Only six players since 2010 have played at least 1,500 minutes in their first 59 games and struggled offensively like Hayes. And the list is interesting in that three of those players really did turn their careers around. Two did not. And then there is Killian. A big question mark.
Since 2010, here are the players who have played 1,500 minutes, shot 38% or worse from the field and 32% or worse from 3 in their first 59 games, per Basketball Reference. The fact that this list features three pretty damn fine players point to the fact that when a team determines it is worth investing heavy minutes in young players, those bets can pay off.