Killian Hayes isn’t the Knicks‘ primary goal, but it’s a profile that could be taken into consideration. Killian Hayes is widely regarded by scouts and analysts as one of the five best flagship prospects in this class.
Any player who works alongside RJ Barrett will need to be able to adapt to his skill set. Hayes intends to be able to do this as a player who is comfortable with the ball in his hand and confident when it comes to preparing his teammates for scoring opportunities.
There are questions related to Hayes’ effectiveness without the ball, but it’s actually the inverted version of Frank Ntilikina: offensively secure, defensively inconsistent.
There are certainly reasons to avoid this choice, including the fact that Knicks scouts may not be able to see him again until after the NBA Draft.
