These Athletes Came Back From Devastating Injuries Better Than Before

Gordon Hayward Makes The Wrong Kind Of Splash For Boston

Photo Credit: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

The Boston Celtics made waves in the NBA world when they signed Gordon Hayward and traded for Kyrie Irving during the 2017 offseason. Six minutes into the Celtics season opener Hayward fractured his tibia and dislocated his ankle. He was coming down from a missed alley-oop attempt.

Surgery to stabilize his leg meant Hayward’s season was done. Boston had signed Hayward to a $128 million contract in the offseason. If Hayward can’t return to his old form, they’re going to have a major case of buyer’s remorse!