The Atlanta Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher (France) as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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The Hawks entered the 2024 NBA Draft with the No. 1 pick.
No. 1 pick: Zaccharie Risacher
Risacher is an intriguing blend of size, length and shooting ability. The 19-year-old Frenchman has developed into a knockdown shooter this season, drilling nearly 39 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc and shooting better than 46 percent from the floor, overall.
Risacher rebounds well for his position and has plenty of range on the defensive end, though at this stage he’s more of a catch-and-shoot threat than a player who can consistently create off the dribble.
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At 6-foot-8 with a rangy wingspan, Risacher has the prototypical size for an NBA wing. Shooting is his primary calling card, though he took a massive leap in efficiency this season after hovering around 30 percent from three-point range in 2022-23. He’s also a middling free-throw shooter (71.6% FT this season), so Risacher will have to prove that the jump in outside shooting is for real at the NBA level.
To reach his ceiling, Risacher will likely need to add some weight to his 200-pound frame, but that’s not a major concern at this stage in his development. Ideally, Risacher would land with a team that’s willing to be patient with his development. He’s unlikely to be an instant-impact player in Year 1, but down the road his shooting and decision-making could make him a valuable rotation piece. – RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 43 pick: Nikola Djurisic
- DRAFT TRADE: Hawks acquire Djurisic from Heat
Djurisic stands at 6-foot-8 and has excellent positional size, as his shooting touch and overall instincts resemble those of a shooting guard rather than those of a small forward. He’s an effective passer and can score at all three levels, often using his dribbling ability to create for himself but also showing vision to create for others.
Djurisic had an excellent showing in the 2024 NBA Draft Combine, which certainly boosted his draft stock. Djurisic has top-notch shooting mechanics, and his size allows him to easily shoot over defenders, particularly when deployed in the backcourt. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 44 pick: Pelle Larsson
- DRAFT TRADE: Hawks trade Larsson to Heat
