While (he) may not possess superstar potential, he also comes with very little risk, as it will be very very surprising if he doesn’t end up developing into at least a solid NBA player.Ultimately, it comes down to something my friend Alex Kungu said on Twitter:Believe in prospects who know how to play basketball.Hayes knows how to play basketball.
So, let me be clear: Hayes has the potential to be one of the most complete offensive guards in the league. Killian Hayes has grown into a highly regarded point guard who could be a high lottery selection.
Well, let’s get into it. Despite the polish he already displays, there’s still a lot of room for him to develop and grow as a player.The first statistical knock on Killian is his turnovers - three turnovers in 25 minutes per game is not great, 18-year-old or not. Pistons fans will recall how (Notice both the play design to give him space to his left AND the opposition overplaying him left. Great court awareness as a passer Accordingly, instead of the threat of a scoring ability opening up passing lanes (Last, but not least, Killian is YOUNG. D-Lo may be the better shooter, scorer, and ballhandler, but Hayes possesses the tools necessary to reach a similar ceiling.
That height gives him the ability to see over defenses, and he uses his length to Killian Hayes defensive highlights vs. Ludwigsburg.
His pronounced lefthandedness can make him predictable, but aiming for ambidexterity will only increase his effectiveness.When it comes to putting points on the board, Hayes has flashed potential as both a finisher and a shooter.
Deters drives and cutters off-ball with stunts, slides well and forces tough shots on, effort recovering after ball screens, consistent rotations, and some playmaking with anticipation and length And although he’s often knocked for his athleticism, Hayes is a functional basketball athlete. Yes. tremendous level of explosiveness. We discussed the possibility of the NBA returning by July and why the Sitting out of competitive play when the sports world has been on hiatus for almost three months won’t be an easy decision, but it might be the right choice for an organization with a flawed roster and the Though Killian Hayes won’t celebrate his 19th birthday for another two months, he is one of the most polished offensive prospects in the 2020 Draft Class. That’s an All-NBA player. He won’t be leading anyone to an NBA championship in year one, and that’s perfectly okay.
Can he stay with his man on defense? For the last few years, Pistons fans have been used to point guards who are score-first guys - The scout on Hayes reminds me of another 6’5 19-year-old:(He) doesn’t possess a very long wingspan (6-6) or incredible explosiveness. As for why he’d be good in Detroit, that’s even easier. Eyes have been on Hayes since he turned pro at the age of 16, playing in the top French league. Not “in this class,” IN THE LEAGUE. Then, I wondered who this kid in the glasses was next to him, with the more quiet confidence.