It’s been a long climb, culminating in a 10-day contract with the Nets for Killian Hayes. It’s a short-term, show-me type of deal — one he’s thankful to have.

Brooklyn Nets guard Killian Hayes recently signed a 10-day deal to play with Brooklyn and he feels grateful for the opportunity to prove himself.

Now, Hayes has at least 10 days to showcase his newfound confidence at the NBA level. His addition gives the Nets another traditional floor general who can compete for backup point guard minutes with two-way guard Reece Beekman.

The Brooklyn Nets are signing G League guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract on Wednesday after waiving Bojan Bogdanovic.