NBA: Horror violation!

A bitter start to the season for the Boston Celtics!Newcomer Gordon Hayward had to be taken off the floor with the help of a stretcher when he made his debut in the Celtic jersey in the first quarter: The 27-year-old was devastatingly injured in a duel under the basket.

The first match of the new season against Cleveland Cavaliers had less than six minutes to go before Hayward fell extremely unhappy after a failed Alley-Oop attempt.The newcomer to Celtics lay down and bent in pain.His left foot was then placed at an unnatural angle, and it was immediately clear: Hayward had been badly injured.Both Celtics and Cavalier players were visibly shocked.

Hayward was brought to the arena’s catacombs for immediate treatment under the applause of the fans.According to the Celtics, it is a broken ankle.The foot was splinted, then Hayward was taken to hospital.

According to media reports, LeBron James and Isaiah Thomas reportedly visited Hayward in the cabin.

The Small Forward had only switched to Celtics this summer and had signed a four-year contract for 128 million dollars.