WatermelonMan wrote:Got a question regarding Chuck Hayes. I thought this guy was supposed to be an overpaid washed up scrub at this point but have been shocked recently to learn he's still a very good post defender and rebounder. Is this news to you guys or did he play like this in Sac?
Anyone that thinks Hayes is scrub is a stat sheet creep who doesn't understand true in game impact. He's a defensive specialist so when asked to do more than he should he looks bad but dude is an elite post defender. I'm sure Kings fans respect him more now that he's gone and Cousins is out. Cousins learned a lot from him I think. Maybe one thing that Cousins needs to rely on less in fact. Hayes is a master at swatting down at the ball when a post player is making his move, but he has to due to his size, Cousins is now proficient doing the same thing but he doesn't need it as much as Hayes because Cousins has serious length. Cousins picks up at least one unnecessary foul a game using that move. Hayes will pick up an occasional foul doing it to but his hand eye coordination is on par with Ron Artest back in the day. They just know how to rip the ball as a natural talent.
Hayes isn't really a good rebounder by the numbers most nights. He's a solid passer and a great post defender. Also a great pick and roll defender when his coach lets him play it straight up without doubling. Just a hard hedge and retreat back to his man.
