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Hawks star Trae Young reveals his thoughts on Zaccharie Risacher

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Zaccharie Risacher was the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks.

He is coming off a season where he on average 10.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game on 43.9% shooting and 35.2% from three-point range in 32 LBN Pro A games.

Hawks superstar Trae Young revealed his thoughts on his new teammate on Friday.

By Zach Langley of Hawks Scoop: “If Zaccharie Risacher’s SL is officially over, what do you think of what we’ve seen from him?

What are your expectations for him as the season approaches? Are they different from what you had initially planned?

The young people commented: “Lots of potential! Has a chance to be special! A bright future!”

Risacher played two NBA Summer League games and had averages of 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting 39.3% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range.

Atlanta Hawks

July 12, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports / Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

As for Young, he spent his entire six-year career with Atlanta and is one of the best point guards in the NBA.

Last season, he averaged 25.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 10.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 43.0 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from three-point range in 54 games.

Trae Youn

December 6, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports/Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

However, the Hawks were the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 36-46 record.

They lost to the Chicago Bulls in the playoff tournament, missing out on the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2020.

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