Gordon Hayward = Matt Harpring?

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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:23am #20823

White Chocolate
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I think that I have found the best comparison for Gordon Hayward than anybody has yet. Matt Harpring, Harpring is 6-7, Hayward is 6-8, Harpring weighs 230 lbs, Hayward weighs 207 lbs. If Hayward can put on 15-20 lbs of muscle he will be a very good player. Like Harpring, Hayward is a rebounding small forward and they both are pretty good scorers. I think that Hayward with come off the bench for a while with the Utah Jazz like Harpring, but I think that eventually he will start and produce for the Jazz also like Harpring.
Does any body have a better comparison for Gordon Hayward, any comments, or does any body agree with me?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:26am #381449

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Hayward = Harpring ? I don’t know about that one. Harpring was a rugged forward(ex-football player), while Hayward is a skilled forward, the only similarities they have they can both hit 3 pointers, and I would say Harpring is alot stronger than Hayward. And Harpring was also capable of playing a little bit of PF, I don’t think Hayward can handle that.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:26am #381466

ilike.panochas
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Hayward = Harpring ? I don’t know about that one. Harpring was a rugged forward(ex-football player), while Hayward is a skilled forward, the only similarities they have they can both hit 3 pointers, and I would say Harpring is alot stronger than Hayward. And Harpring was also capable of playing a little bit of PF, I don’t think Hayward can handle that.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:35am #381455

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Just because they’re white and play the same position for the Jazz doesn’t make them similar. For two swingmen they’re practically polar opposites. Harpring was an absolute brute with the least refined offensive game of anyone at the position when he played (though he had a way of getting the ball the basket), while Hayward is all finesse, very skinny and with a very dynamic offensive repertoire. For the last 3 years of his career Harpring was simply a brute and an enforcer. Can you imagine Hayward becoming that?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:35am #381472

sammybuckeye13
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Just because they’re white and play the same position for the Jazz doesn’t make them similar. For two swingmen they’re practically polar opposites. Harpring was an absolute brute with the least refined offensive game of anyone at the position when he played (though he had a way of getting the ball the basket), while Hayward is all finesse, very skinny and with a very dynamic offensive repertoire. For the last 3 years of his career Harpring was simply a brute and an enforcer. Can you imagine Hayward becoming that?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:39am #381457

MagikKnick
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Disagree.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:39am #381474

MagikKnick
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Disagree.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:51am #381467

Ahkasi Clay
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he reminds me of Josh Howard, when he first came into the league.
but what do I know?
I have not had my coffee yet!
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:51am #381484

Ahkasi Clay
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he reminds me of Josh Howard, when he first came into the league.
but what do I know?
I have not had my coffee yet!
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:59am #381475

Malik-Universal
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to me hayward is like tayshaun prince right handed, but without the on ball defense… both guys can hit shots, rebound, and handle the ball…
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:59am #381492

Malik-Universal
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to me hayward is like tayshaun prince right handed, but without the on ball defense… both guys can hit shots, rebound, and handle the ball…
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 7:12am #381481

the barron
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Matt Harpring was my favorite player the last couple of years of his career. Since the guy lost some speed because of injuries he was an overly physical guy that would get on peoples nerves. Strong as a rock too. Maybe Matt Harpring earlier in his career could be a better comparision to Gordon Hayward.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 7:12am #381498

the barron
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Matt Harpring was my favorite player the last couple of years of his career. Since the guy lost some speed because of injuries he was an overly physical guy that would get on peoples nerves. Strong as a rock too. Maybe Matt Harpring earlier in his career could be a better comparision to Gordon Hayward.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 7:14am #381483

JamesPG5Fowler
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more of a Mike Miller comparison.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 7:14am #381500

JamesPG5Fowler
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more of a Mike Miller comparison.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 7:23am #381489

WizardofOz
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I think that you are a very biased poster. You only make threads about the Jazz.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 7:23am #381507

WizardofOz
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I think that you are a very biased poster. You only make threads about the Jazz.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 7:46am #381502

Mr.Knick 32
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Sigh….more bias posting.
Harping was in his prime a good defender. I don’t believe Hayward has the toughness and defensive abilities. Hayward right now is a good project. He is not really ready to be getting legit player mintues. He should be getting 8-16 mpg in his rookie season IMO to see what he can do.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 7:46am #381521

Mr.Knick 32
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Sigh….more bias posting.
Harping was in his prime a good defender. I don’t believe Hayward has the toughness and defensive abilities. Hayward right now is a good project. He is not really ready to be getting legit player mintues. He should be getting 8-16 mpg in his rookie season IMO to see what he can do.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 8:45am #381534

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I am not a fan of Hayward but him and Matt Harpring are not really similiar.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 8:45am #381553

sheltwon3
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I am not a fan of Hayward but him and Matt Harpring are not really similiar.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:32am #381602

IndianaBasketball
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@Mr.Knick 32
Hayward doesn’t have the defensive ability, but he definitely has the toughness.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:32am #381621

IndianaBasketball
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@Mr.Knick 32
Hayward doesn’t have the defensive ability, but he definitely has the toughness.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:35pm #381920

j1232e
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that is the worst comparison i have heard, harpring made his career by banging, Gordon will have to live in the weight room to come anywhere close to this comparison.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:35pm #381935

j1232e
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that is the worst comparison i have heard, harpring made his career by banging, Gordon will have to live in the weight room to come anywhere close to this comparison.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:43pm #381927

Tongue-Out-Like-23
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Using your knowledge.
Dwight Howard is Mehmet Okur
Their both 6’11”
265lbs
Centers
Their both starters
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:43pm #381944

Tongue-Out-Like-23
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Using your knowledge.
Dwight Howard is Mehmet Okur
Their both 6’11”
265lbs
Centers
Their both starters
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:44pm #381930

Mr.Knick 32
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Hayward doesn’t have the defensive ability, but he definitely has the toughness.
Toughness like Harpring? I don’t know that. He was a football player in the NBA. He was a tough guy. I wonder if Hayward has the sense play like that.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:44pm #381946

Mr.Knick 32
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Hayward doesn’t have the defensive ability, but he definitely has the toughness.
Toughness like Harpring? I don’t know that. He was a football player in the NBA. He was a tough guy. I wonder if Hayward has the sense play like that.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 3:04pm #382043

JNixon
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Gordon Hayward=Francisco Garcia.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 3:04pm #382056

JNixon
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Gordon Hayward=Francisco Garcia.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/22/2010 - 5:38am #382271

IndianaBasketball
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@Mr.Knick 32
Do you remember Harpring at Georgia Tech? He was a four year player, but I remember him during his fresh/soph years… He wasn’t a tough guy. He wasn’t 235 lbs or nearly as strong as he was in the NBA either. He always played with a toughness, but he didn’t become a tough guy until he got stronger and added that muscle. He wasn’t very tall or quick laterally, so he got the max out of physical skills in the NBA.
I don’t think Harpring is a good comparison and both players have different personalities, but I do see some of that toughness in Hayward. He’s tough and competes very hard… Lacks lateral quickness and length on the defensive end, but never gives up on a play. Shows that toughness when crashing the boards. Plays with a grittiness.
The only thing Hayward is lacking is muscle/weight.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/22/2010 - 5:38am #382284

IndianaBasketball
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@Mr.Knick 32
Do you remember Harpring at Georgia Tech? He was a four year player, but I remember him during his fresh/soph years… He wasn’t a tough guy. He wasn’t 235 lbs or nearly as strong as he was in the NBA either. He always played with a toughness, but he didn’t become a tough guy until he got stronger and added that muscle. He wasn’t very tall or quick laterally, so he got the max out of physical skills in the NBA.
I don’t think Harpring is a good comparison and both players have different personalities, but I do see some of that toughness in Hayward. He’s tough and competes very hard… Lacks lateral quickness and length on the defensive end, but never gives up on a play. Shows that toughness when crashing the boards. Plays with a grittiness.
The only thing Hayward is lacking is muscle/weight.
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