Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward left Thursday’s season opener with an injury that quite frankly, is one of the worst you’ll ever see. If you wish to see the injury, follow this link but be warned, it’s quite graphic.
The sports world quickly reacted to the injury.
One of the first to respond was Hayward’s former teammate with the Utah Jazz, Rudy Gobert.
Damn…
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) October 18, 2017
Others chimed in, as well.
No way… that ain’t fair…
— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) October 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/920445498217127937
Prayers for the bro @gordonhayward.. I'm sick to my stomach right now! That's crazy
— Silverback 🇿🇼 (@Mavunga) October 18, 2017
Can't even put into words.
Gordon Hayward.
Feeling for you man.
Absolutely gut wrenching.— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 18, 2017
Praying for my guy @gordonhayward!!! NEVER want to see any of the guys go through anything like that.
— DeAndre Jordan 🐺 (@DeAndre) October 18, 2017
Prayers for a speedy and quality recovery by @gordonhayward . Good guy and great ambassador for the NBA.
— Myles Garrett (@Flash_Garrett) October 18, 2017
Another guy to chime in was Paul George, who had a similar injury while playing for Team USA in the summer of 2014.
God bless you bro @gordonhayward ! 🙏🏾 help him thru this god!
— Paul George (@Yg_Trece) October 18, 2017
Per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, LeBron James went to check on his opponent.
LeBron James just went into Cavs locker room where Gordon Hayward is receiving medical attention
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) October 18, 2017
The Celtics and Cavaliers had to find a way to regroup after the injury. Clearly, that is easier said than done.
The @celtics huddle after Gordon Hayward injury. pic.twitter.com/ODAjyEnTVY
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 18, 2017
Certainly, it won’t be easy. Let’s hope the next injury like that doesn’t come for a long time.