5 reasons why Gordon Hayward should re-sign with the Utah Jazz

The Alpha

We can’t know for sure the roster makeup of the other teams seeking to acquire Hayward, but it’s fairly safe to say that many of them, like the Celtics or Pacers, have another star established who likely won’t want to relinquish his power over the organization.

NBA stars have the most power of any professional athlete, both in terms of impact on the floor and advice for front office procedures. Hayward doesn’t seem like the type of player that may want to exert his influence over organizational decisions, but it’s still an important attribute to be had as your franchise’s centerpiece.

Utah Jazz

There has to be something special to being the featured star on a particular team, especially when you are paid like one, as Hayward could be in Utah.

The Jazz roster as currently constructed is built to maximize Hayward’s versatile skillset, and it will become even more so should the front office be reassured he’ll be staying longer term.

There’s also the possibility down the road of being the one to finally bring a championship to Salt Lake City, something not even accomplished by the famed duo of John Stockton and Karl Malone.

Whether or not Hayward is one of the league’s top-five, top-10, or top-20 players is irrelevant when it comes to his free agency.

Players of his talent level don’t just fall into your lap, especially in Utah’s small-market setting.

Playing in a bigger city with other stars or a more cutthroat press or fan base can be tiring. The best situation in terms of individual impact for Hayward is at home in Utah.