Celtics press conference announces Gordon Hayward signing is official
Earlier today the Boston Celtics announced a major announcement to be made this afternoon regarding the team and to no one's surprise it was put together to announce that Gordon Hayward has signed his contract with the C's this morning:
#Celtics finally announce Gordon Hayward signing and that he will wear No. 20.— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) July 14, 2017
According to Danny Ainge, Celtics GM Mike Zarren flew to visit Hayward at his home in San Diego this morning with the contract for Gordon to sign and officially become a Celtic. Ainge also noted that coach Brad Stevens played a key role in acquiring Hayward as he was the one who put the majority of the presentation together during their meeting in Boston on July 2nd.
Ainge gives credit to Brad Stevens for getting Al Horford and Gordon Hayward.— CelticsLife.com (@CelticsLife) July 14, 2017
The C's also sent out a press release about the signing that included comments from Ainge, Hayward, and Celtics principal owner Wyc Grosbeck:
Celtics make official the signing of Gordon Hayward. pic.twitter.com/1exj8VwkJa— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) July 14, 2017
Here's some more of Ainge's comments at the presser:
Ainge on Hayward: "He can play 1 through 4 positions."— CelticsLife.com (@CelticsLife) July 14, 2017
Ainge on whether the team has improved: "I feel like our team is in a better position than last year for sure." Likes the high expectations.— CelticsLife.com (@CelticsLife) July 14, 2017
Ainge on how trading Avery Bradley was tough on him: "Anyone who's known me over the past 8 years knows how I feel about Avery."— CelticsLife.com (@CelticsLife) July 14, 2017
Danny Ainge on keeping key assets: "It's good...we feel fortunate to have acquired Al Horford and Gordon Hayward with money!" #Celtics— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) July 14, 2017
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