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NBA Position Rankings: Top 10 Small Forwards for 2017

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) defends during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) defends during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 19, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Utah Jazz defeated the Orlando Magic 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Utah Jazz defeated the Orlando Magic 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Gordon Hayward, Utah

No player probably flies under the radar quite like Gordon Hayward.

Hayward averaged 19.7 points per game last year, matching his stellar 2015 season. The Jazz were a defensive juggernaut and finished a game shy of the Western Conference Playoffs. They are expected to take a big leap next season.

Hayward will remain a part of that. A central part of that on offense too.

Hayward is not a superstar by any stretch. He still needs help creating his own shot, but he does not go too far out of his lane. He finds a lot of success within the role he plays.

Hayward does not get a lot of the national spotlight. The Jazz really do not. But he is a near All Star and could very well make it this year if Utah is as good as many expect entering the season.

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