RHODEY wrote:HEZI wrote:RHODEY wrote: 
Hayes is the most complete PG in the draft.
Why Killian Hayes Is the 2020 NBA Draft’s Top Prospect
https://www.theringer.com/2020/4/15/21220970/nba-draft-killian-hayes-2020-top-prospectHayes showed skill beyond his years, taking stepbacks, side steps, and fearless pull-up jumpers. Most NBA players, let alone teenagers, don’t possess the type of footwork required to attempt such complex moves, but Hayes is ahead of the curve.
Not bad for a "raw" prpject ?
One prospect, though, checks more boxes than all of the others. Who can shoot? Who can generate space off the dribble? Who has a feel for the game? Who makes his teammates better? Who can defend? Who conjures memories of All-Stars? It’s the best prospect in the 2020 NBA draft: Killian Hayes
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2869572-2020-nba-draft-boom-or-bust-prospects-to-watch-at-every-positionBoom comparison: Goran Dragic
Bust comparison: Shane Larkin
The scouting report on Killian Hayes features exciting strengths and unique production for an 18-year-old in Eurocup. But it also contains worrisome weaknesses that have birthed debate about how his game will translate to the NBA.
He's become one of the draft's most polarizing prospects, especially since he's a point guard. It will probably cost a lottery pick to get him, and taking him that highly likely means expecting a quality starter.
Hayes' immediate draw stems from his playmaking. His 6.2 assists per game rank fourth in Eurocup. An excellent passer, particularly in ball-screen situations, Hayes creates opportunities for teammates and gets them the ball with high-level deliveries off the dribble.
Meanwhile, in 26 games this year (Eurocup, German BBL, German Cup), he's sporting an ugly 26.8 turnover percentage. Hayes' decision-making can be wild when he's picking his spots on drives and pass attempts.
But he's been an efficient scorer, shooting 47.6 percent while expanding his shot-creation ability using drives, improvisation and step-back jumpers. He's developed an impressive runner in the lane, and he's made notable progress around the perimeter.
However, Hayes lacks burst and explosion. Can he blow by and separate as well against NBA defenders? And despite the improved shot-making, he's still converting fewer than one three-pointer per game (25 total) on 32.5 percent shooting.
A mixed bag defensively, Hayes has good possessions, making strong off-ball reads to rotate or close out. And he has bad ones on which he's beaten too easily off the bounce.
Teams may struggle to decide where it's worth drafting Hayes. On December 11, he went 1-of-5 against AS Monaco. A week later, he finished with 25 points and five assists against Maccabi Rishon Lezion.
Some scouting departments may see an exciting lead guard who can generate offense in a variety of ways. Others may see a player who's difficult to trust in a lead-guard role if he struggles to shoot, separate or take care of the ball.
If he reaches his ceiling, Hayes will follow in Goran Dragic's footsteps, compensating for his athletic limitations with scoring and passing skills and craftiness. Worst case, he's another Shane Larkin: too inefficient offensively for a guard who can only play on the ball.
Long term project who is going to struggle to find his game in the NBA for a while considering he has some really alarming weaknesses. No right hand, carless sloppy passes that make him a turnover machine, inconsistent jumper, no burst of speed or quickness, soft handles, inconsistent defense.
Knicks have enough long term projects, they need some immediate impact players
