Gordon Hayward says he's kept his beard so he doesn't look like a child

Baby-faced Jazz forward Gordon Hayward definitely still gets carded at the liquor store, and probably at R-rated movies, too. But he's actually 24 years old.

Baby-faced Jazz forward Gordon Hayward definitely still gets carded at the liquor store, and probably at R-rated movies, too. But he's actually 24 years old.

Hayward has found a solution, though. Lately, he's been sporting a beard and a stylish new haircut. He was asked Friday about his grooming choices and offered an explanation.

Hayward on why he had kept his "shaved-down" beard all month. "It makes me look like I'm not 12.''

— Mike Sorensen (@sorny8) November 28, 2014

Really, Gordon? Let's compare this to what he said last week.

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Gordon Hayward says his noticeable beard is not a fashion statement. It's him being "lazy" and not shaving.

— Steve Luhm (@sluhm) November 17, 2014

Which is it? We demand consistency.

- Dan Gartland