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Calling him a 'low-masters' basketball player might be one of the most retarded things I've ever read on these forums. Wow. He's certainly a top 500 basketball player in the world just by being in the NBA, and Hayward is already an average player in the NBA, which is basically like being in Code A.
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It's called a metaphor. My point is that no one goes to a basketball game thinking 'OMG Gordon Hayward'.
Im aware plenty of people think he wont be anything in the league. There are plenty of people that think he will be. Calling me dellusional for an opinion is a little over the top. He started the last 4 games of the season last year after he balled on Kobe. He will be the starting SF next year. Lets see how your bench player prediction holds up.
We'll see if he starts, and even if he does the Jazz are a lottery team. Doesn't mean much. And once again, those games were garbage time.
I'm not saying he's bad, but his ceiling is as a decent role player if he's lucky.
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I dont think he'll make it very far and anyone would bet money on him, but I bet this will be a great experience for him to see the E-Sports scene in person
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I don't think anyone expects him to make it far period. It's just for fun. Don't read much into it other than the fact he'll bring more attention to the game.
I personally think it's great.
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On September 08 2011 06:13 RickToss wrote:Show nested quote +Calling him a 'low-masters' basketball player might be one of the most retarded things I've ever read on these forums. Wow. He's certainly a top 500 basketball player in the world just by being in the NBA, and Hayward is already an average player in the NBA, which is basically like being in Code A.
Last edit: 2011-09-08 06:02:40 It's called a metaphor. My point is that no one goes to a basketball game thinking 'OMG Gordon Hayward'.
It's called an analogy and it was a shitty one, he's on an NBA team, he's already 'made it', your analogy would fit if he was in a minor basketball league, perhaps.
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On September 08 2011 05:01 Amityville wrote:
The real question is. Whats the bigger mismatch?
Idra vs. Gordon 1v1 in SC2?
or
Idra vs. Gordon 1v1 on the court?
Haha, loved this one. Good one, my man.
This is very cool news, though. Any mainstream acceptance is a good thing, especially from a traditional athlete. It shows that the barrier between traditional sports and e-sports is less than the general public perceives it to be.
What is his username, so that I can keep watch for his stream? I didn't catch it.
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On September 08 2011 06:13 RickToss wrote:Show nested quote +Calling him a 'low-masters' basketball player might be one of the most retarded things I've ever read on these forums. Wow. He's certainly a top 500 basketball player in the world just by being in the NBA, and Hayward is already an average player in the NBA, which is basically like being in Code A.
Last edit: 2011-09-08 06:02:40 It's called a metaphor. My point is that no one goes to a basketball game thinking 'OMG Gordon Hayward'. Show nested quote +Im aware plenty of people think he wont be anything in the league. There are plenty of people that think he will be. Calling me dellusional for an opinion is a little over the top. He started the last 4 games of the season last year after he balled on Kobe. He will be the starting SF next year. Lets see how your bench player prediction holds up. We'll see if he starts, and even if he does the Jazz are a lottery team. Doesn't mean much. And once again, those games were garbage time. I'm not saying he's bad, but his ceiling is as a decent role player if he's lucky.
Why are you in this thread?
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Having watched his stream, I think he's got a great attitude towards improving in general. Also since he seems like such a nice guy I really want to see him succeed.
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This dude is awesome. He's passionate and enthusiastic about starcraft and isn't afraid to talk about it in interviews with the popular media. I don't care if he get roflstomped - Gordan Hayward fan for life <3
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On September 08 2011 06:13 RickToss wrote:Show nested quote +Calling him a 'low-masters' basketball player might be one of the most retarded things I've ever read on these forums. Wow. He's certainly a top 500 basketball player in the world just by being in the NBA, and Hayward is already an average player in the NBA, which is basically like being in Code A.
Last edit: 2011-09-08 06:02:40 It's called a metaphor. My point is that no one goes to a basketball game thinking 'OMG Gordon Hayward'. Show nested quote +Im aware plenty of people think he wont be anything in the league. There are plenty of people that think he will be. Calling me dellusional for an opinion is a little over the top. He started the last 4 games of the season last year after he balled on Kobe. He will be the starting SF next year. Lets see how your bench player prediction holds up. We'll see if he starts, and even if he does the Jazz are a lottery team. Doesn't mean much. And once again, those games were garbage time. I'm not saying he's bad, but his ceiling is as a decent role player if he's lucky.
Dude, the kid is young and has A LOT of potential. Did you not watch him at Butler? I question your credibility on basketball players potential, because how can you not see how good he is already lol.
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For the person/people who think he is getting paid - do you really think that they made him an offer that would make this a financially viable stunt? He's a professional athlete ffs they don't come cheap, that money is better spent on other things. From watching his stream that one time (which makes me an EXPERT on his mentality) I think he's genuinely interested in the community and having fun and maybe a little publicity on the side. Just a little.
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Does anyone know if Hayward has played in the IPL yet? If so , could you link to VODs or something? I totally forgot IPL was going on so i couldnt take a glance to find Hayward.
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I'm a little nervous for IdrA to be honest.... You all know that Harward plays Terran, right?
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On September 09 2011 14:52 deadmau wrote:Show nested quote +On September 08 2011 06:13 RickToss wrote:Calling him a 'low-masters' basketball player might be one of the most retarded things I've ever read on these forums. Wow. He's certainly a top 500 basketball player in the world just by being in the NBA, and Hayward is already an average player in the NBA, which is basically like being in Code A.
Last edit: 2011-09-08 06:02:40 It's called a metaphor. My point is that no one goes to a basketball game thinking 'OMG Gordon Hayward'. Im aware plenty of people think he wont be anything in the league. There are plenty of people that think he will be. Calling me dellusional for an opinion is a little over the top. He started the last 4 games of the season last year after he balled on Kobe. He will be the starting SF next year. Lets see how your bench player prediction holds up. We'll see if he starts, and even if he does the Jazz are a lottery team. Doesn't mean much. And once again, those games were garbage time. I'm not saying he's bad, but his ceiling is as a decent role player if he's lucky. Dude, the kid is young and has A LOT of potential. Did you not watch him at Butler? I question your credibility on basketball players potential, because how can you not see how good he is already lol.
TBH College is a lot different from University. Hayward is probably never going to be a star on an NBA team (although he was amazing in college). That being said he's still very good and definitely a strong role player. While the Jazz aren't going anywhere but down, he still has many years to be a key role player on a contender.
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On October 07 2011 07:33 BrahCJ wrote:
I'm a little nervous for IdrA to be honest.... You all know that Harward plays Terran, right?
The only way Idra loses this is if Hayward kills his Command Center.
Hayward should switch to Protoss, EZ.
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Welll guys... he actually made it through the first open bracket round to be knocked out by Kawaii Rice i believe
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i hope he doesnt turn into a major douche and talk bad about IPL because he didnt go very far
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On October 07 2011 07:36 FairForever wrote:Show nested quote +On September 09 2011 14:52 deadmau wrote:On September 08 2011 06:13 RickToss wrote:Calling him a 'low-masters' basketball player might be one of the most retarded things I've ever read on these forums. Wow. He's certainly a top 500 basketball player in the world just by being in the NBA, and Hayward is already an average player in the NBA, which is basically like being in Code A.
Last edit: 2011-09-08 06:02:40 It's called a metaphor. My point is that no one goes to a basketball game thinking 'OMG Gordon Hayward'. Im aware plenty of people think he wont be anything in the league. There are plenty of people that think he will be. Calling me dellusional for an opinion is a little over the top. He started the last 4 games of the season last year after he balled on Kobe. He will be the starting SF next year. Lets see how your bench player prediction holds up. We'll see if he starts, and even if he does the Jazz are a lottery team. Doesn't mean much. And once again, those games were garbage time. I'm not saying he's bad, but his ceiling is as a decent role player if he's lucky. Dude, the kid is young and has A LOT of potential. Did you not watch him at Butler? I question your credibility on basketball players potential, because how can you not see how good he is already lol. TBH College is a lot different from University. Hayward is probably never going to be a star on an NBA team (although he was amazing in college). That being said he's still very good and definitely a strong role player. While the Jazz aren't going anywhere but down, he still has many years to be a key role player on a contender.
what?
how is college different from university? maybe in canada where college is 2 years and uni is 4 or w.e
Butler is a university that's in the first Division.
The guy has long arms, good footwork, is a harder worker and competitor, he's pretty fast off the dribble, good release. And he tries on defense.
He is a Wilson Chandler/Danny Granger/Kevin Durant type player in terms of his style. He doesn't need to have Lebron's athleticism to be successful, if you are a long SF with long arms who can dribble and shoot you can be a high scorer in the NBA.
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wonder how far he'll get!
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