After getting good news on Killian Hayes’ physical well being, Dwane Casey’s thoughts turned to the Pistons rookie’s mental health.
“The main thing I’m concerned with is making sure he stays connected mentally,” Casey said Wednesday night. “Young man coming to the NBA, first year, and all of a sudden you’re disconnected because of injury. It can be traumatic.”
Hayes suffered a right hip injury in Milwaukee on Jan. 4 while playing in his seventh NBA game. The French native, 19, was the No. 7 pick in the November draft and started every game until getting hurt.