By Mathieu S. | NBA Editor
New Nets player Killian Hayes hopes to find his place in the Big Apple, preferably in the long term. But nothing was done for the leader, who actually signed a dangerous contract. The fight has just started.
Considered a big prospect for the Pistons when he arrived, so he was drafted in the 7th position, Killian Hayes failed to confirm. A rookie season with averages of 6.8 points and 5.3 assists, then a peak of 10.3 units and 6.2 assists in 2023, still with Detroit. But offensively, the former Cholet player showed many shortcomings.
The lack of aggressiveness, an address in the middle of the stick (27.7% of three points), Hayes disappointed the Pistons to the point that the franchise just cut him. We can expect him to find a team quickly, but he’ll have to wait until the summer with the Nets offense to find happiness. Despite this, his condition remains very critical NBA.
Killian Hayes will have to fight for his spot on the Nets
Because if some are surprised, Hayes’ contract is not long-term. According to Shams Charania, confirmed by the insider Michael Scotto this Friday, the deal with the Frenchman is a simple Exhibit 10. Concretely, he was invited to the training camp where he must show his best level to join the roster main .
Franchises have a habit of bringing in a lot of players with this type of contract, which means Hayes has some competition. So we hope that the number 7 is in good condition, because he will have to fight in the coming weeks if he wants to extend his stay in the Big Apple. And this may be his last chance.
Michael Scott : “The Nets signed Killian Hayes with Exhibit 10, sources have been able to confirm to HoopsHype. »
“Hayes, the number 7 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, will fight for a roster spot after averaging 8.1 points and 5.2 assists in his four seasons with the Detroit Pistons. »
The upside is that the Nets are rebuilding right now. A young point guard with potential is a good thing for them, if of course Hayes is up to the task. This is why the staff is very attentive to his performances between now and the continuation of October, as pointed out by X fans.
@King_Of_Fedoras : “Ben Simmons and Killian Hayes on the same team… could work. »
The Nets’ Killian Hayes yes, but maybe in the short term. The point guard will get his chance to prove himself in the coming weeks, however, the front office could easily cut him. Hayes must give it his all to avoid regret.