Zaccharie Risacher Biography

Zaccharie Risacher entered the world on April 8, 2005 in Málaga Spain but grew up in Lyon France. The French small forward Zaccharie Risacher represents the first overall selection of the 2024 NBA Draft. The 6′8″ 215-pound athlete possesses exceptional size and versatility and shooting skills that make him comparable to top-level “3‑and‑D” wings.

After starting his youth development at Élan Chalon and ASVEL Risacher made his professional debut with ASVEL in the French Pro A during 2021. Risacher spent the 2023–24 season on loan at JL Bourg where he scored 10.1 points and grabbed 3.8 rebounds in his limited 22 minutes of playtime while earning both French League Best Young Player and EuroCup Rising Star awards.

The Atlanta Hawks selected Risacher as their first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after Victor Wembanyama received the same honor in 2023. After signing his rookie contract with Atlanta Risacher demonstrated promising skills which led to Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honors and NBA All-Rookie First Team selection.

Risacher demonstrates a smooth playing style which includes scoring from catch-and-shoot positions and strong defensive capabilities and top-tier defensive awareness. The scouting reports highlight Risacher's defensive versatility and his ability to block shots with his reach and his accurate three-point shooting which makes him a vital asset for the Hawks' rebuilding efforts.

Risacher comes from a basketball family because his father Stéphane won Olympic silver medals while playing for the French national team throughout his career. The French basketball star represents the future of Atlanta basketball and stands as one of the most important NBA players to emerge from France in recent years.

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