Hayward has been deferring too much in the 2nd half. He needs to be a little more selfish and get himself going each time he gets in the game.
How is it even possible to make the case that Hayward is better than George?
How is it even possible to make the case that Hayward is better than George?
Sorry, I just don't buy George being unequivocally better than Hayward. He plays on a team that starts 4 wings who can all shoot and has a lot of spacing and he gets to take a lot of shots. Their head-to-head matchup was basically a draw and Hayward's team won because Hayward shutdown George and made it hard for him to get off shots.
Call me a homer.
George's best season was definitely better than Hayward's best season. And in that season he was playing with David West and Roy Hibbert, so your 4 wing argument doesn't work there.
George is taller, longer, more athletic, a better defender, better rebounder, better at finishing at the rim, and shoots just as high a 3PT% historically (on more attempts). Only thing I think Hayward is a little better at is passing--and it's not by much. I also think George has shown more of that "it" factor.
Love me some Hayward, but there's no way I take him over Paul George.
How is it even possible to make the case that Hayward is better than George?
Given that they were taken one pick apart, the debate of Hayward v. George will last forever or at least until one retires/wins a title. Thus far in their careers, George has the edge with his all star and Team USA appearances.