The NBA doesn’t always come easy. For a very few elite players, it’s almost a seamless transition from playing college ball to playing as a pro. Even experienced college players often have issues with adjusting to the speed of the game and the level of play.
For Pistons rookie Killian Hayes, it’s been predictably difficult. The 19-year-old has played in just four games and it’s been tough for him, both with the eye test and looking at the stat sheet. He’s averaging just five points, 1.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists and is shooting 23% on 3-pointers.
It’s not all on Hayes, though.