Nick Kyrgios That unpredictable genius who is sometimes the root of insensitivity and indifference in everything, is a tear cloth for Gordon Hayward one day. What was presented to Kyrie Irving when he arrived at the boston celtics In 2017, he was disheartened, his exciting journey on the green failed almost before it started due to a shocking tibia fracture in October of the same year that would take him out of that season and his best level ever. “Yes, I still think, my career would have been different…”, acknowledges the also former de Utah Jazz.
With a full recovery, the current Charlotte Hornets player escaped for a while from the loneliness and boredom of the gym to go to Miami Open tennis and mingle with the always waiting and enthusiastic crowd who come to see Nick Kyrgios, to see what he will do this time the ‘rude’ Australian. There are few more effective therapies to disconnect than traveling through your punches.
“He is a huge fan of basketball and the Celtics. When I was injured and recovering, I went to see her fight at the Miami Open. I’ve seen him play many times, how fun you are, you never know what will happen he is one of the best players in the world and he is really entertaining. I had the opportunity to meet him, he is a great basketball fan and, in fact,performs well. We talk all day about basketball and tennis,” Hayward said in a conversation with MD last week on the day the Hornets played in Toronto.
The Australian hasn’t been injured, so it’s up to whoever it is all stars In 2017 this time, he teamed up with his friend, who was devastated because he couldn’t participate in the tournament in his land. In 2019, the forward trying to get back to the player he could never be, Nick Kyrgios appeared at a US Open training session wearing the ’20’ shirt worn by Hayward for the Celtics in support of his teammate. “If he can win the Australian Open? He will have a chance to win every grand slamHe’s one of the most talented in the world,” Hayward said before the Canberra player fell in the box. It’s time to wait to see if what he says comes true, at least, in Roland Garros.
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Kyrgios (1995) and Hayward (1990) led similar lives and opposing destinies did not foretell that their paths would one day cross. They both grew up loving and practicing tennis and basketball, but the Australian had to focus on tennis and the American on basketball. “Tennis helped me to lateral mobility in basketball and also on a mental level”, said the American, a ‘prototype’ of john isner because he met his 2.03.
“Would I be able to play the Australian Open if I dedicated myself to tennis? I don’t think so, they have an incredible level. The way I take it is watching it, playing… I love it I have a decent serve, I’m a player of serve and volley”, laughed Hayward, playing with his twin brother. Despite his modesty, he would not be out of place as a professional tennis player – he was number 1 in ‘High School’ for three years-, just like Nick Kyrgios won’t do in basketball. Because of talent, but also because it is the sport he loves, as he has known on more than one occasion.
“I like basketball more than tennis. I don’t really like the sport of tennis. I don’t love him. When I was 14 years old he is angry, basketball meant everything to me but I made the decision to play tennis because my parents forced me to. But until now I can still say I don’t like tennis.” Kyrgios released in 2015. “When I travel, I don’t watch a lot of tennis, I watch a lot of basketball videos and things like that to stay focused,” said the man from Canberra.
He would have given anything to play basketball and he would have given everything, even money, Well, it was recently revealed that Kyrgios will be investing in a team from the Australian league, the South East Melbourne Phoenix, along with other NBA players such as John Wall. But his thing with orange is not about money but about feelings, as also proven in his reaction to the death of Kobe Bryant, appearing in a match against Rafa Nadal at the Australian Open wearing a ‘Black Mamba’ shirt. Perhaps he has dedicated his body and soul to basketball, something that will not be so difficult when, as a number 21 in the world, he has no no coach…
But Hayward’s tennis obsession – which one day traded jerseys john mcenroe at TD Garden-, can be compared to Kyrgios for basketball, as he comes out to talk and talk about his ‘other love’ in sports. He barely had a few minutes to talk, but after a short interview, he continued. Mention the Davis cup who just won in Canada and admits to being envious. “You’re from Spain? You’re lucky if you have one Nadal and Alcaraz. We haven’t won a Grand Slam since 2003 with Andy Roddick (on the men’s circuit), I hope to see some American winners soon”, asked Hayward, launching an “indecent proposal” to his friend.
“If I played doubles with Kyrgios, I could be in the Australian Open,” Hayward warned. “I think I am the best tennis player among NBA players”, he acknowledged at one point, leaving little of his modesty and judgement. A ‘dirty’ of ‘nonsense’ next to that of Kyrgios. “I am the best basketball player among tennis player I consider myself lebron james”, he said without hesitation. A good boy Hayward and a ‘naughty’ boy Kyrgios, the American polished serve and volley, with the Australian playing in the background with his many virtues to cover the possible deficit beyond his friend’s net , the personality and the game of one and the other will complement each other perfectly. It’s hard to happen, but, knowing Nick Kyrgios, who knows…
The future project of the Hornets
“We have to learn to win, it’s great to have Michael Jordan”
Gordon Hayward will forever be marked by the constant background noise of “what if…” In the prime of his career, 27 years and the Celtics recently signed with Irving, his tibia and almost his soul were broken. “Yes, I still think, I wish my career would have been different…”, admitted the forward, 9th pick in the 2010 draft and also has a past with the Utah Jazz (2010-2017).
But Hayward, now with the Hornets with him 32 years, Think more about what you have than what you could have. “For the last 3 years I have suffered injuries, but it is a blessing that I am alive 13th season in the NBA. I had ups and downs but I’m happy that I’m still here”, highlights the man from Indianapolis, the oldest with his 32 years along with Mason Plumlee -32-, on these young Charlotte Hornets preparing for something bigger in the future.
The team owned by Michael Jordan, was led on the track by LaMelo Ball, He was at the bottom of the East with 11-34 after making the play-in last year but he is dealing with injuries like Ball himself. “The goal is to keep improving every year. We have a group of players young and talented but we have to improve and learn to win. As a veteran I try to help guys with different issues on and off the track, at the age of 20 I also have a lot of questions”, stressed Hayward, 22 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists in his best campaign, 16-17.
“It’s nice to have something like that Michael Jordan. Besides being the best player in history, he knows what he’s talking about, he wants to lead us to victory. It’s great to have an owner who knows the game as well as he does”, said Gordon Hayward, his true love for basketball although he will always have another: the tennis.
Source: La Verdad
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