5 reasons Gordon Hayward should sign with the Indiana Pacers

More money, less pressure

The Utah Jazz can offer Gordon Hayward more money than any other team, but one thing they can’t offer is less pressure — in fact, signing a max contract with his current team would only increase the weight on Hayward’s shoulders.

If Hayward signs with Indiana, he would get a substantial raise over what he makes now, and also take on a role in which he would not carry nearly as much of the burden as he does in Utah.

This scenario would create an opportunity to play a substantive but supporting role to Paul George, and also provide the luxury of playing with an All-Star caliber point guard (if Teague re-signs with the Pacers).

Hayward could be a key component of building a contending team in his hometown, and he would do so with much more help and support (on the court) than he is currently receiving with the Jazz.

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There is a great deal for Gordon Hayward to think about in terms of where he should sign. However, there are at least five good reasons why he should take a long look at the Indiana Pacers before he signs with the Jazz, Celtics or anyone else.