Gordon
Hayward
SF · OKC · Below average
- PAL
- 27
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 9.8
2023-24№ 73 / 108
Gordon Hayward
Oklahoma City ThunderBiography
- Team
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Position
- Small Forward
- Height
- 6' 7"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Born
- March 23, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Brownsburg, IN
- College
- Butler
- Draft
- 2010: Rd 1, Pk 9 (UTAH)
- Experience
- 13th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Oklahoma City Thunder · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2020-21 – 2023-24 (4 seasons)
- Boston Celtics · 2017-18 – 2019-20 (3 seasons)
- Utah Jazz · 2010-11 – 2016-17 (7 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 51 | 28 | 24.4 | 3.7-7.9 | 46.4 | 0.7-1.8 | 41.1 | 1.7-2.4 |
| 2023-24 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 26 | 3 | 17.2 | 1.8-4.1 | 45.3 | 0.6-1.1 | 51.7 | 1.0-1.5 |
| 2023-24 | Charlotte Hornets | 25 | 25 | 31.9 | 5.6-11.9 | 46.8 | 0.9-2.4 | 36.1 | 2.5-3.2 |
| 2022-23 | Charlotte Hornets | 50 | 50 | 31.5 | 5.5-11.6 | 47.5 | 1.0-3.2 | 32.5 | 2.6-3.2 |
| 2021-22 | Charlotte Hornets | 49 | 48 | 31.9 | 5.8-12.6 | 45.9 | 1.8-4.5 | 39.1 | 2.6-3.0 |
| 2020-21 | Charlotte Hornets | 44 | 44 | 34.0 | 7.1-15.0 | 47.3 | 1.9-4.7 | 41.5 | 3.5-4.2 |
| 2019-20 | Boston Celtics | 52 | 52 | 33.5 | 6.7-13.5 | 50.0 | 1.6-4.3 | 38.3 | 2.4-2.8 |
| 2018-19 | Boston Celtics | 72 | 18 | 25.9 | 4.1-8.8 | 46.6 | 1.1-3.2 | 33.3 | 2.2-2.6 |
| 2017-18 | Boston Celtics | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | 1.0-2.0 | 50.0 | 0.0-1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0-0.0 |
| 2016-17 | Utah Jazz | 73 | 73 | 34.5 | 7.5-15.8 | 47.1 | 2.0-5.1 | 39.8 | 5.0-5.9 |
| 2015-16 | Utah Jazz | 80 | 80 | 36.2 | 6.5-15.0 | 43.3 | 1.8-5.1 | 34.9 | 4.9-6.0 |
| 2014-15 | Utah Jazz | 76 | 76 | 34.4 | 6.4-14.3 | 44.5 | 1.6-4.3 | 36.4 | 4.9-6.1 |
| 2013-14 | Utah Jazz | 77 | 77 | 36.4 | 5.5-13.4 | 41.3 | 1.1-3.6 | 30.4 | 4.0-4.9 |
| 2012-13 | Utah Jazz | 72 | 27 | 29.2 | 4.7-10.7 | 43.5 | 1.4-3.4 | 41.5 | 3.4-4.1 |
| 2011-12 | Utah Jazz | 66 | 58 | 30.4 | 4.0-8.9 | 45.6 | 0.8-2.4 | 34.6 | 2.9-3.5 |
| 2010-11 | Utah Jazz | 72 | 17 | 16.9 | 2.0-4.1 | 48.5 | 0.5-1.0 | 47.3 | 1.0-1.3 |
Gordon Hayward: our analysis
2023-24 season: 51 GP, 9.8 PTS, 3.5 REB, 3.1 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR 0.0 (73rd of 108) · PAL 27, below average.
In 2023-24, Gordon Hayward, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 27 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.0 ranks 73rd among 108 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: playmaking (83, well above average). On the other hand, impact (28, below average) and shooting (32, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-1.6).
A marked decline: his PAL was 36 in 2022-23, against 27 now; his WAR went from 0.5 to 0.0.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
9.8
Rebounds
3.5
Assists
3.1
TS%
54.8 %
Usage
18.4 %
PER
12.8
WS/48
.058
On/off +/−
-1.3
Minutes
24.4
Games
51
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.5
80% of cases: -1.5 to 2.4
Points/game
8.4
Games
51
WAR 2023-24
0.0
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (-6)
- 2021-221.4 WAR · 1.8 per 2,000 min
- 2022-230.5 WAR · 0.6 per 2,000 min
- 2023-240.0 WAR · 0.0 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-21 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023-24
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
67
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 72
- SHT
- Shooting
- 76
- FIN
- Finishing
- 76
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 85
- BAL
- Ball security
- 68
- REB
- Rebounding
- 67
- DEF
- Defense
- 69
- DUR
- Durability
- 51
- EX
- Experience
- 92
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023-24
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2023-24 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
12.1 pi
75th percentile
At the rim
67.4 %
35th percentile
Rim share
23.6 %
54th percentile
Midrange
29.4 %
27th percentile
Three-point
.411
88th percentile
3PA share
22.3 %
11th percentile
Corner threes
42.9 %
71th percentile
Free throws
.742
34th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | OKC | 9.8 | 0.0 | 27 | 67 | 54.8 | .411 | 22.3 |
| 2022-23 | CHA | 14.7 | 0.5 | 36 | 72 | 56.3 | .325 | 27.5 |
| 2021-22 | CHA | 15.9 | 1.4 | 38 | 76 | 57.0 | .391 | 35.7 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11Playoffs | @ DAL | L 105-101 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| May 10Playoffs | vs DAL | L 119-110 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| May 8Playoffs | vs DAL | W 117-95 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 30Playoffs | @ NOP | W 97-89 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 27Playoffs | @ NOP | W 106-85 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 25Playoffs | vs NOP | W 124-92 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Apr 22Playoffs | vs NOP | W 94-92 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Apr 14 | vs DAL | W 135-86 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-1 |
| Apr 13 | vs MIL | W 125-107 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Apr 11 | vs SAS | W 127-89 | 20 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6-8 | 2-3 |
Gordon Hayward: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Gordon Hayward average in 2023-24?
Gordon Hayward averages 9.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 51 games in 2023-24.
How old is Gordon Hayward?
Gordon Hayward is 36 years old: he was born on March 23, 1990.
How tall is Gordon Hayward, and how much does he weigh?
Gordon Hayward is 6'7" (201 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).
Where is Gordon Hayward from?
United States: Gordon Hayward was born in Brownsburg, IN, in the United States.
What team does Gordon Hayward play for?
Gordon Hayward plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA, at SF, wearing number 33.
How good is Gordon Hayward?
Gordon Hayward produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24, 78th of 108 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 27 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Gordon Hayward a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 78th of 108 players at his position in the NBA in 2023-24. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Gordon Hayward getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 36 in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Gordon Hayward drafted?
Gordon Hayward was drafted in 2010 by UTAH, in round 1 (pick 9 of the round).
What is Gordon Hayward's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.5 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
