Gordon Hayward's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Gordon Hayward's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Fractures | Left Ankle | 2017-10-16 | Dislocated left ankle and fractured tibia | Gordon Hayward suffered a gruesome injury just minutes into his debut game with the Boston Celtics. He was immediately taken off the court and rushed to the hospital. | Landed awkwardly after attempting to catch an alley-oop pass | 6 months | Underwent surgery to repair the fracture and dislocation, followed by extensive rehabilitation | Missed entire 2017-2018 season | Significant mental hurdles in overcoming the trauma of the injury | None of similar severity | Returned in the 2018-2019 NBA season | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy | Boston Celtics medical team and specialist surgeons | Potential impact on mobility and performance | Strength training and conditioning | Entire 2017-2018 NBA season | Severe pain, inability to move the ankle | Moderate | Family, team, and mental health professionals | Boston Celtics' facilities |
| Fractures | Left Hand | 2019-11-08 | Fractured left hand | While playing against the San Antonio Spurs, Hayward collided with LaMarcus Aldridge, resulting in a fractured hand. | Collided with another player during a game | 6 weeks | Surgery to insert a plate and screws, followed by physical therapy | Missed several weeks of the 2019-2020 season | Frustration due to recurring injuries | Previous major ankle injury in 2017 | Returned after 6 weeks | Moderate | Surgery and physical therapy | Boston Celtics medical team and hand specialists | Minimal | Ensuring proper technique and awareness on the court | Several weeks of the 2019-2020 season | Pain, swelling, inability to use the hand | Low | Team medical staff and family | Boston Celtics' facilities |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2018-11-25 | Ankle sprain | Hayward rolled his ankle during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was able to walk off the court but did not return to the game. | Landed on another player's foot during a game | 2 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) along with physical therapy | Short-term absence | Minor setback in confidence | Previous severe ankle injury in 2017 | Returned after 2 weeks | Mild | RICE and physical therapy | Boston Celtics medical team | Minimal | Ankle strengthening exercises | Several games in the 2018-2019 season | Pain, swelling, limited range of motion | Low | Team medical staff and family | Boston Celtics' facilities |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2020-08-16 | Grade III right ankle sprain | Hayward sustained the injury in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA bubble. | Landed awkwardly after a rebound during a playoff game | 4 weeks | Immobilization, followed by physical therapy and gradual return to activity | Missed several playoff games | Disappointment due to missing crucial playoff games | Multiple previous ankle injuries | Returned after 4 weeks | Severe | Immobilization and physical therapy | Boston Celtics medical team | Potential for recurring ankle issues | Ankle strengthening and stability exercises | Several playoff games in the 2020 NBA season | Severe pain, swelling, inability to bear weight | Moderate | Team medical staff and family | NBA bubble facilities |
Gordon Hayward's Sports Injuries Videos
Gordon Hayward - Gruesome Injury, Broke a Leg (Terrible Injury, I Can't Watch)
Gordon Hayward suffered a horrific-looking left ankle injury just minutes into his debut. The injury occurred when Hayward came down hard after a play, resulting in a broken leg. The incident caused immediate and widespread concern among players, fans, and commentators, highlighting how quickly a season can change. The severity of the injury was evident from the reactions of everyone present, with many players kneeling and praying. The play involved a back screen alley from Kyrie Irving to Gordon Hayward, with minimal contact from Jae Crowder.
Gordon Hayward fractures left ankle in the 1st quarter of Celtics vs. Cavaliers | SportsCenter | ESPN
Michael Wilbon joins SportsCenter to discuss the moment Gordon Hayward fractured his left ankle in the first quarter of the NBA season opener. Wilbon describes the scene as deeply affecting, with players like Dwyane Wade reacting emotionally. He notes that Cavaliers players seemed as impacted as Celtics players. Wilbon also mentions receiving a text from Grant Hill, who empathized with Hayward due to his own history of severe ankle injuries. An emergency medical physician explained the immediate response to the dislocation on the court. Hayward left with the team and was scheduled for surgery the next day, which was seen as a relatively positive development. The injury made it difficult to refocus on the game.
