Some Boston Celtics players are already on a mission to lure Gordon Hayward this summer.

After seeing his teammate, Isaiah Thomas, follow the Utah Jazz forward on Instagram, Al Horford followed suit to send a message that they are going all in for him to bring his talents to Bean Town.

It may seem like a small gesture, but the two Celtics stars are making it clear to Hayward that they want him bad to continue their run of success in the Eastern Conference. Possibly, he could push them over the edge to the Finals.

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Following him on social media also allows them to be updated with his posts and find out what he’s up to these days, just like his fans.

It’s no secret that the Celtics need more depth at the forward position, and they believe Hayward will fit in well in their system. He can thrive without the ball in his hands, as he moves well to get himself open. It also helps the team’s case that they have Brad Stevens, who the 27-year-old played for during his days at Butler.

With the potential addition of Markelle Fultz in the draft and Hayward in free agency, the C’s will be in a good position to have more firepower to their already formidable lineup.

It will still be a long summer for them regardless of who they go for, but their front office will definitely do their best to build the team they think can win it all.