Hawks star Trae Young reveals thoughts on Zaccharie Risacher

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

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

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

Via 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 going into the season? Are they different than you originally thought?”

Young commented: “A lot of potential! Has a chance to be special! 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 connecting on 39.3% of his shots and 25.0% of his three-pointers.

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Jul 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

Young played 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% and making 37.3% from three-pointers in 54 games.

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Dec 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 in tenth place in the Eastern Conference with a 36-46 record.

They lost to the Chicago Bulls in the play-in tournament, missing the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2020.

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