NBA Players rally around Gordon Hayward after sickening injury on Celtics' debut

Hayward-cropped — Boston Celtics recruit Gordon Hayward

NBA players and athletes from across the United States sent their good wishes to Gordon Hayward after the All-Star suffered a gruesome leg injury on debut for the Boston Celtics.

Hayward was carried off the court on a stretcher with a fractured ankle sustained against the Cleveland Cavaliers as his Celtics bow ended in agony on Tuesday.

A prized recruit from the Utah Jazz in the off-season, Hayward came down on his ankle in the first quarter of opening night as Celtics and Cavs players looked away in horror.

And several athletes sent well wishes to the 27-year-old on Twitter:

???? For @gordonhayward. Come back stronger!
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) October 18, 2017

#PrayforGordonHayward
— Paul George (@Yg_Trece) October 18, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gordon Hayward. #BiggerThanBasketball
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) October 18, 2017

Man, nothing but prayers to Gordon Hayward!
— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) October 18, 2017

LeBron gives Gordon Hayward some words of encouragement following his injury. pic.twitter.com/VW4HDDoP2k
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 18, 2017

Gordon and Robyn, our thoughts are with you and your family. All of Jazz Nation sending best wishes for a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/UzYyWX5iaV
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 18, 2017

Prayers up @gordonhayward !!
— John Wall (@JohnWall) October 18, 2017

Hate to see this happen to anyone! Prayers to Gordon Hayward ????
— Mike Conley (@mconley11) October 18, 2017

Praying for my guy @gordonhayward!!! NEVER want to see any of the guys go through anything like that.
— DeAndre Jordan (@DeAndre) October 18, 2017

Prayers up for you @gordonhayward
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) October 18, 2017