Lazar Hayward

Lazar Miller Hayward (born November 26, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a college standout for Marquette University.

Lazar Hayward
Hayward with the Timberwolves
Personal information
Born (1986-11-26) November 26, 1986
Buffalo, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6.0 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolBuffalo Traditional
(Buffalo, New York)
Notre Dame Prep
(Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
CollegeMarquette (2006–2010)
NBA draft2010: 1st round, 30th overall pick
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Playing career2010–2017
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
Number32, 11
Career history
2010–2011Minnesota Timberwolves
2011–2012Oklahoma City Thunder
2012→Tulsa 66ers
2012–2013Minnesota Timberwolves
2013, 2016Los Angeles D-Fenders
2016–2017Long Island Nets
2017Guaros de Lara
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Second-team All-Big East (2008, 2010)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Summer Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Belgrade Team competition

High school career

Hayward went to Buffalo Traditional High School where he was an outstanding basketball player. After graduating from Buffalo Traditional in 2004, Hayward enrolled in Notre Dame Prep School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, as only the NCAA Division III college SUNY Fredonia expressed any interest in Hayward.

Hayward attended Notre Dame Prep School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and while he attended he played with many other notable players, like Michael Beasley, Syracuse University standout Paul Harris and UTEP player Derrick Caracter. Hayward started both freshman and sophomore seasons.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Hayward was listed as the No. 18 small forward and the No. 73 player in the nation in 2006.[1]

College career

At Marquette University, Hayward received the nickname "Money Man". He finished his Marquette career as the program's 2nd all-time leading scorer and 5th all time in rebounds, as well as garnering 2nd-Team All-Big East honors in 2008 and 2010 and Honorable Mention AP All-American status in 2010 while leading Marquette to 4 NCAA Tournament appearances. On April 2, 2010, Hayward was named the Hershey's Player of the Game in the Reese's College All-Star Game.[2]

Professional career

Minnesota Timberwolves (2010–2011)

On June 25, 2010, Hayward was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 30th pick in the 2010 NBA draft, but his draft rights were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves shortly after being drafted.[3] In 2011, his college teammate Jimmy Butler was taken with the same pick in the NBA draft. It was the first time Marquette players went back-to-back in the first round since Bo Ellis was drafted by Washington in 1977 and Butch Lee was taken by Atlanta in 1978. In his first season in the NBA, he averaged 3.8 points in 10 minutes per game for the Timberwolves.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2011–2012)

On December 13, 2011, before the start of another season, Hayward was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks and Robert Vaden.[4]

The Thunder assigned Hayward to the Tulsa 66ers of the D-League on March 2, 2012.[5] The Thunder recalled him on March 4, 2012 after he averaged 28 ppg in 2 games with the Tulsa 66ers.[6] With the Thunder that season, he averaged 1.4 points per game, shooting 34% from the field. Hayward reached the 2012 NBA Finals with the Thunder, but the team lost to the Miami Heat.

Return to Minnesota (2012–2013)

On October 27, 2012, Hayward was traded to the Houston Rockets[7] and subsequently waived.[8] On December 31, 2012, Hayward re-signed with the Timberwolves.[9] He was waived by the Timberwolves on January 6, 2013,[10] but re-signed two days later on a 10-day contract.[11]

Los Angeles D-Fenders (2013; 2016)

After the 10-day contract expired, Hayward joined the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League.[12] He was waived by the D-Fenders on April 4, 2013 after sustaining an injury.[13]

In September 2013, Hayward signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.[14] He was later waived by the Pelicans on October 13, 2013.[15]

On January 29, 2016, Hayward was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[16]

Long Island Nets (2016–2017)

On November 1, 2016, Hayward was acquired by the Long Island Nets[17] after previously acquiring his rights through the expansion draft.[18] On February 8, 2017, Hayward was waived by the Nets. In 20 games, he averaged 12.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 24.3 minutes.[19]

Guaros de Lara (2017)

On February 11, 2017, Hayward signed with the Guaros de Lara of the LPB.[20]

NBA career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 Minnesota 42010.0.357.283.7861.7.7.3.23.8
2011–12 Oklahoma City 2605.4.342.286.583.6.2.1.01.4
2012–13 Minnesota 407.8.200.0001.0001.0.8.5.02.5
Career 7208.2.347.269.7671.3.5.2.12.9

Playoffs
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012 Oklahoma City 503.6.667.000.000.8.0.0.0.8
Career 503.6.667.000.000.8.0.0.0.8

See also

References
  1. "Lazar Hayward Recruiting Profile". Yahoo.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  2. "2010 Reese's College All-Star Game" (PDF). cbssports.com/mcc. CBS Sports. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  3. "Minnesota Acquires Draft Rights to Lazar Hayward". NBA.com. June 25, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  4. "Timberwolves Trade Lazar Hayward to Oklahoma City". NBA.com. June 25, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  5. "Oklahoma City Thunder assign forward Lazar Hayward to the Tulsa 66ers". KJRH.com. March 2, 2012. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
  6. "Thunder Recall Lazar Hayward". RealGM.com. March 4, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  7. "Thunder trade Harden to Rockets for Martin, Lamb and picks". NBA.com. October 27, 2012. Archived from the original on August 4, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
  8. "Rockets waive Shaun Livingston, Jon Brockman, Gary Forbes, Lazar Hayward, JaJuan Johnson". InsideHoops.com. October 29, 2012. Archived from the original on April 21, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  9. "Minnesota Timberwolves Sign Free-Agent Forward Lazar Hayward". NBA.com. December 31, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  10. "Wolves Waive Lazar Hayward". NBA.com. January 6, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  11. "Wolves Sign Lazar Hayward To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. January 8, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  12. "Lazar Hayward returns to Los Angeles D-Fenders". InsideHoops.com. January 28, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  13. "2013-14 Transactions". NBA.com. Archived from the original on November 1, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  14. "PELICANS ANNOUNCE 2013 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. September 30, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
  15. "PELICANS WAIVE LAZAR HAYWARD". NBA.com. October 13, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
  16. "D-Fenders Acquire Lazar Hayward and Michael Holyfield in Two Separate Trades". OurSportsCentral.com. January 29, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  17. "Long Island Nets Announce Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. November 1, 2016. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  18. "2016 NBA Development League Expansion Draft Results". NBA.com. August 24, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  19. "Long Island Nets Acquire Prince Ibeh, Waive Lazar Hayward". NBA.com. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  20. "Lazar Hayward inks with Guaros de Lara". Sportando.com. February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
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