Announced in the Top10 of the 2020 NBA Draft, Killian Hayes (1.97 m, 19 years old) was the guest of Basket Time at the start of the week. At first, the Choletais spoke about the organization of his schedule until the fateful date of November 18, the day of the event.
“From May to the end of August, there were a lot of video interviews with General Managers and coaches. Since the end of October, there has been a lot of “Team Workout”. There is a team that comes with its coach and its General Manager, and you train in front of them. The people who come to you know how you are on the pitch, but when talking to them they really want to see how you are off the pitch, what you think of their team and what you can contribute. They want to know your personality. “
After talking to many franchises, the Frenchman has a little idea where he might end up.
“I already know roughly where I could go. But after, it’s the Draft so there are a lot of uncertainties but I already have a little idea in mind. There are two / three franchises where we discussed well with the coach. “
As we recall, this Draft will be carried out by videoconference. In this current context, the celebration will be slightly contrasted. But Killian Hayes does not forget the main one.
“It’s going to be a shame not to shake hands with Adam Silver but the goal is to get drafted so good. I will have all my family around me. The pressure is starting to build. It doesn’t really matter which number I’m drafted at. Me, my goal is to be able to be in the field afterwards, to be a holder and to have responsibilities. “
Killian Hayes could become the highest selected French player in the NBA Draft, ahead of Frank Ntilikina (No. 8 in 2017) and Joakim Noah (No. 9 in 2007). For a short time, no doubt.
“It would be cool to have the record, I laughed about it with Frank by the way. But after there are a lot of prospects and Victor Wembanyama who arrive, it speaks a lot about him here (laughs). “
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