During the Boston Celtics season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, Celtics forward Gordon Hayward suffered a broken left ankle.
The play that resulted in Hayward’s injury was ordinary as the 6-foot-8, 209 pound NBA veteran jumped up to block a shot in the first quarter, but landed wrong.
Hayward signed a four-year, $128 million contract with the Celtics in July after spending seven seasons with the Utah Jazz.
Hayward’s injury is most likely season-ending.
Warning: This video visibly shows Hayward’s broken ankle.
While Hayward was still on the ground surrounded by trainers and in visible pain, the Celtics huddled up.
When Hayward was finally on a stretcher and carried off the floor to the locker room, Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Dwyane Wade went up to him.
Here’s what professional athletes had to say after Hayward’s injury:
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