A former NBA All-Star has decided to call it a career.
Gordon Hayward announced his retirement in a lengthy statement on social media on Thursday. The 34-year-old thanked his “coaches, teammates, trainers, doctors, friends and family” for “helping me exceed my own expectations.” Hayward also thanked his fans, parents, and wife, Robyn.
“God has blessed me with an amazing journey, one that has taken turns I couldn’t have expected or dreamed of as a kid in Brownsburg, Indiana,” Hayward wrote. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball. It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.”