In an exclusive interview during All-Star weekend, Tyrese Haliburton expressed his candid emotions regarding the Detroit Pistons’ decision to draft Killian Hayes over him.
Haliburton recounted the moment of the draft, stating, “With the Pistons, I knew they needed a point guard. So, in that moment, I already felt like I was the best point guard in the draft,” as reported by Jared Ramsey of Detroit Free Press.
Reflecting on the draft night disappointment, Haliburton revealed, “In that moment, I was frustrated, but I knew the Kings were my floor.