Killian Hayes starts the first start for the Brooklyn Nets

Killian Hayes currently has a 10-day contract, but that didn't prevent him from doing his First start In a Brooklyn Nets uniform on Saturday win Against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Hayes ended with three points (1 of 3 from the field), four rebounds, six assists, two sales and one block. He was on the pitch during his 27 minutes. The French guard was part of the head coach Jordi Fernández 'first five five next to Keon Johnson, Cam Johnson, Ziaire Williams and Nic Claxton. Hayes was aggressive with some nice passes and a few strong settings to the edge.

Hayes was in Brooklyn's starting line -up, but he didn't close the game. This award went to Trendon Watford, whose dominance in the fourth quarter-11 points when he recently crossed a perfect 5-on-5 shot of the net nets beyond the finish line. Watford had a total of 16 points and six templates, and he continues to show that he can play despite the points Be 6-foot 8.

Reece Beekman, a two-way point Guard acquired in the trade, which Dennis Schröder originally sent to the Golden State Warriors, also played nine and a half minutes. His traces were divided into the first, second and third quarters. For example, Beekman had not played in Brooklyn's last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he had previously introduced for less than 30 seconds in the game (also against the Sixers).

Hayes originally tied together The networks on September 20 for the training camp on one Exhibition 10 contract. He missed the entire pre -season with a “small” hip injury and was then dispensed with. Hayes could not sign a two-way contract because the NBA was already spent with the Detroit Pistons, so that this last place (Jaylen Martin and Jacky Cui were two ways) went to Tyrese Martin. Coincidentally, Martin's conversion into a standard contract was one of the movements that the networks had for the current 10-day deal from ink of ink Hayes.

Head coach Fernández then said: “I saw [Hayes] Play live in practice and don't. I saw him and I am very happy with him. […] He is like a real point Guard. “

Instead of returning to his homeland France or European basketball, Hayes signed at the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn's G -League partner. In 29 games with Long Island, he average 16.1 points (46.5 fg%, 35.1 3p% to 4.6 three per night), 5.2 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 3.0 sales, 2.2 steals and 0.4 blocks. Hayes had Two triple doubles in the G, on December 15th and January 3, as well as an 18-assisted game.

The French playmaker debut against the Cavs for the Net's main team on February 20, played for 21 minutes, scored five points and brought out three templates. This is now Hayes' fifth NBA season, but he is only 23 years old. The New Brooklyn signing will only be on July 27, what is after the summer league, 24.

Fernández said Now: “A traditional backup point Guard from Quote-unquote is also good for us. Look at it. This 10-day is important, not only for him, but also for us. And he can do the things we ask him, we know who he is. That is the reason why we brought him first. “

Next, the networks will travel to the capital of the nation on Monday to fight the Washington Wizards. The magicians, currently 9-46, before they played the Orlando Magic on Sunday, have the worst record in the NBA. One of their nine victories came against Brooklyn on February 5.

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