Gordon Hayward is a less obvious choice as well for the Sixers, and seems to be a bit of a mystery tucked away in the Utah Jazz. He has six years of experience, and is a former lottery pick, going with the ninth overall pick in his draft class.
Hayward, too, is a little expensive at $16 million next season, but I think he is more worth the money when compared to Galinari.
Hayward averaged 19.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 43.3 percent from the field, 34.9 percent from beyond the arc, and he boasted 55.9 percent true shooting percentage.
He had a lower offensive rating than Galinari at 110, but a better defensive rating at 105.
Overall, Hayward has the ability to make 3-pointers from seemingly anywhere on the floor, and he is pretty quick. Additionally, he can work his way inside to the hoop and finish strong.
Hayward seems like a more polished version of the Sixers’ Nik Stauskas, and I see benefit in having Sauce learn under Hayward for a little bit.
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