In the aftermath I thought Gordon was not only done for the season but that it might really put his career in jeopardy or that he'd never be the same.
I'm starting to feel cautiously optimistic though. Even if he is technically "ready" late in the season (which would be remarkable given how it looked) he should definitely be shelved for the season. Let him rehab it and he'll be back next year.
It blows because after watching that game I think the Celtics were a legitimate contender with Hayward. They were a lot better than many people expected. But the play of the young bucks was extremely encouraging.
Jaylen Brown is on a path to be a star. My God once his jumper improves more he'll be an All-Star. Already seeing a dramatic improvement from a solid rookie season.
And Tatum rebounded from a rookie start to having a great game including a double double. The future is bright. The Celtics will still be a playoff team (2-4 seed most likely).
It was a real gut punch and I wish the absolute best for Hayward. But still going to enjoy this season.