Gordon Hayward didn’t need much time to become a full-fledged member of the Boston Celtics family.
NBA and Celtics legend Bill Russell offered the Celtics forward his support Tuesday night following the gruesome injury he suffered in Boston’s season-opening loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Russell directed this poignant tweet at Hayward, as he begins a long road to recovery from a fractured left ankle.
Hayward broke his leg in his first game as a Celtic and he’s expected to miss most, if not all, of the season.
Russell’s well-timed message contrasts with those of Skip Bayless and Mia Khalifa, whose reactions to Hayward’s injury drew sharp criticism.
Russell, 83, is new to Twitter but he’s already operating on the social network like a seasoned pro.
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