Killian Deron Antron Hayes is a French-American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He was born on July 27, 2001, in Lakeland, Florida, and is 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) tall and weighs 195 lb (88 kg). Hayes was selected by the Pistons in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft, seventh overall.
Hayes is known for his playmaking ability and strong ball-handling skills, and he is most comfortable playing as a point guard.
He is particularly effective as a pick-and-roll ball-handler and is comfortable operating in a half-court offense. However, he can be prone to turning the ball over.
Hayes played in the Basketball Bundesliga, one of the best pro leagues in Europe, before being drafted into the NBA.
He is the son of former Penn State star DeRon Hayes, who played in the NBA for a short time.
Despite his father’s basketball background, Killian’s game has little in common with his dad’s. He is a left-handed point guard with lots of length and reach who reminds of D’Angelo Russell.
Hayes has been the subject of some criticism since being drafted, but some analysts believe that he has the potential to become a star player in the NBA.
Detroit Pistons star guard Killian Hayes has agreed on a four-year, $160 million rookie contract extension, per sources pic.twitter.com/FKXagSqVtV
— Dan Campbell (@DanCampbellGOAT) July 11, 2023
Killian Hayes stats
Hayes is a professional basketball player who has played for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA for three seasons.
Here are some statistics about the basketball player;
Points per game: Hayes has averaged 8.4 points per game over the course of his career.
Assists per game: In the 2022-23 season, Hayes has been averaging 6.2 assists per game, which is a career-high for him.
Rebounds per game: The rebounding average for Killian Hayes is 3.0 rebounds per game.
Notable performances: Hayes had a standout performance on April 8, 2023, where he scored 28 points, grabbed four rebounds and recorded six assists.
He also had a strong performance on April 9, 2023, with 26 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.
Please note that these statistics may change as the season progresses. For the most up-to-date and detailed statistics, it is recommended to visit official NBA websites or sports analytics platforms.
Killian Hayes career
Hayes was drafted by the Pistons in the first round, seventh overall, in the 2020 NBA draft.
On May 9, 2022, Hayes scored a season-high 21 points, alongside seven rebounds and eight assists, in a 96–108 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
On February 11, 2022, he recorded a career-high 12 assists, alongside eleven points, in a 119–141 blowout loss to the Charlotte Hornets[1].
Come April 1, 2022, Hayes logged a career-high 26 points, along with eight assists, seven rebounds, and five steals, in a 110–101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
He is known for his vision and passing ability, which was highlighted by The Athletic writer Sam Vecenie in February 2020.
Before joining the NBA, Hayes played in the Bundesliga and EuroCup leagues, where he broke down film of his games in a 2020 NBA draft scouting video.
