Atlanta Hawks NBA Summer League opener, Zaccharie Risacher, Kobe Bufkin injury, and Keaton Wallace

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts episode No. 1764 of the Locked on Hawks podcast. The show breaks down the Summer League opener for the Atlanta Hawks in Las Vegas, the debut of Zaccharie Risacher, a Two-Way deal for Keaton Wallace, and the news that second-year guard Kobe Bufkin will not play in the desert due to a shoulder injury.
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[@Thaofficialsensei]

Im super impressed by zach he showed alot in 1 game. He can pass score and shoot lights out

[@Enzo-xi2cm]

I was impressed with Zacch there was times in the game that I wish they would have pass him the ball more lol

[@mimocode]

yeah everyone ball hogging

[@Affirmativo]

Z Rich was the right pick and im psyched to see him with 🥶 trae and JJ🔥🏆

[@RJS2303]

Djurisic shot mechanics were rough. Especially on fts

[@snekposts]

coffee + new Locked On ep + great SL debut by Zacch = ideal Saturday morning

[@jaylew651]

Zach looked great and he wasn’t even tryna score that much fr gave up some points to hit the open man for 3. I likedDjrustic too, boomed on Sarr and was pretty good at playmaking but ….the person who shocked me was the guard #22 Wallace . He was pushing the temp , passing dimes, great ball pressure even went up with a big and blocked his shot, super quick and can create his own shot. I think his game translates better then Bufkins rn.

[@stansherman3616]

Very good analysis !!

[@user-jz1dt7qi7c]

I was a fan of Cobe, but after hearing your and another person's opinions, I realized I was wrong. I'm rooting for Cobe, but I think you're right.

[@jaylew651]

@@stansherman3616 Thank you I was watching close. Even pulled it up on my phone when so ran to grab food. I think his first step and cuts are so dam quick it’s easy for him to go where he wants. Defensively he reminded me of prime Pat Beverly.

[@jaylew651]

@@user-jz1dt7qi7c I still like Kobe but I think he is more of a 2 guard. This guy Wallace was going full speed no look wrapped around his back with people he hasn’t really had much time to develop chemistry with. He made the right play or hit the open man or threw them open almost everytime. And he bullied them all game on defense. His first step was like Schroeder but he dribbled better and had more space creating moves.

[@walkerperry4465]

its worth knowing that wallace is the same age as trae young

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Mouhamed Gueye, Zaccharie Risacher and Keaton Wallace we all impressive for the Atlanta Hawks.

[@Kasu-AL]

I feel encouraged about Risacher. He has a lot of potential. I think Saar played well too

[@HalseyHFW]

Risacher appears to have legit plus size/length for his game and doesnt look small at all next to Sarr.

[@sweetnessdabutta9985]

Im trying to tell folks that...The starting Line-up is going to be. Trae, Daniels, Zacc, JJ, Okungwu I know folks think Bogi and Hunter may start but Bogi has a history of Knee issues he is not playing all those min with that Knee. Same as Hunter his starting days are over..his knee's just wont allow him to play that min min night after night. 25 min a night for those guys as top reserves is where they need to be..and have been this past season. I dont see that changing. Capela samething its just Okungwus time Zacc and Daniels perfect pieces to fit around and support Trae and JJ. Their skillsets are just what the Hawks have needed to take off.

[@jasonbrunson4797]

The first summer league game is fun to see but means almost nothing. They usually look about like an open gym pickup game at the YMCA. Always have, it's just an unofficial testing ground. Then couple in the fact that it's the very first organized basketball for many of these guys together and the first SL game, alot of jitters. I felt Gueye was probably starting with alot of nervous energy and trying too hard to force a good game because with Bey's departure, he knows his chances of making the permanent roster are better than they've ever been. I think he just put too much pressure on himself to have a great showing. And as for winning these games, doesn't matter though it's fun to see when it happens. SL and Preseason historically the better NBA teams lose all their games and the crappy teams win because the good teams already have the better players and don't play them to avoid unnecessary injury. The 90's Bulls would lose every preseason game then be unstoppable through the seasons.

[@TraeYoungJJ1]

Nikola's passing was great but the SL Hawks were selling layups like Capela.

[@jamessinkfield]

what i saw, Mo Gueye and Alex Sarr together would have dominated that game

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Have you noticed that these Atlanta Hawks podcasts pretty much ignores Atlanta Hawks Mouhamed Gueye??? WTF

[@jamessinkfield]

@@Mr.Majestic77 who pays for the podcast, most podcasters talk for money

[@ecuadormanaog3849]

Zacc looked like the 10th pick in the draft reed shepherd looked like the number 3 pick and definitely like a player who could have been picked 1st good defense nice ball skills and an amazing shooter I know backcourt would be small but reed and young would have been great 😢

[@jasonbrunson4797]

Abit surprised many teams aren't even playing their 1st rnd draft picks yet.... Seems alot of guys sitting with DNP's from previous 2 SL's and still haven't gotten on the court yet. Like are half this drafts picks injured already. Makes no sense to me sitting them out, none of them are team cornerstones that should require special treatment yet.

[@Thrashippie]

Trae Zach Dyson Johnson Capela (trade) later

[@jaylew651]

Dyson too small for the 3. Prolly Trae / Bogi(Hunter)/ Zach Johnson Capella.

[@kittycat2983]

​@@jaylew651Dyson can play the 2 with Zacch at the 3. Dyson's defense and passing will be crucial

[@jaylew651]

@@kittycat2983 I see him at the 2 or coming off the bench. I think some games it’ll be Bogginstartingnsome games it’ll be Dyson.

[@kittycat2983]

@@jaylew651 most probably, I'd rather give the keys to Dyson for the confidence boost and the playing time. I truly believe he can turn into something special with us

[@jaylew651]

@@kittycat2983 i ain’t mad at that it’s just that you know he ain’t close to as good as Bogi rn so it could cause drama. Might have to earn his keep and beat out Bogi. He averaged a smooth 17-18 off the bench. He only went there because of Nurray …Dyson…is noMurray.

[@jasonbrunson4797]

Throwing out a nickname idea for Risacher. His team contributions should be referred to as "Reeshes Pieces". lol 😁 He has very good passing ability, and will be able to get many more assists once he's playing with higher quality shooters. His passing seemed to me a greater strength while his dribbling left alot to be desired thus far.

[@TW-Que]

Bufkin needs to get on floor and off injuries. He's good

[@BabyZeeMob]

Overall great summer league game really enjoyed watching it. Loved what Zach, Niko, Mo, and Wallace brought to the table. I think I might be the only hawks fan who dosent like Kobe. He’s not a pg to me more of a 2. I rather keaton be behind trae. He knows how to create, set up the offense, but the main thing is pass. I’m not sure where the hawks are going for when it comes to pg, obviously younger defensive minded, however with Atlanta’s style of play a Tyus would be better for high assist numbers.

[@user-jz1dt7qi7c]

I'm rooting for Kobe, but maybe what you say makes sense.

[@jaylew651]

They gotta sign Wallace

[@jaylew651]

@@Virtual743 To the NBA roster not Skyhawks.

[@BabyZeeMob]

@@jaylew651 if he shows out during reps and practice which I’m honestly rooting for I think he’s going to take Kobe spot. Would love to see him operating the hawks potent offense. Next year could be scary in a good way

[@MrJoec68]

Niko sucked what game did you watch, unless he do dramatic turn around he will be gone after this summer

[@user-jz1dt7qi7c]

kobe😢

[@Thrashippie]

We have Zach Kobe not even good he just fits in with Atlanta culture

[@jaylew651]

Wallace looked real good tonight . I think Wallace might be better then Bufkin and better overall def on defense

[@C-Wonder]

Zaccherie “Ricochet”. Coin that nickname. The perfect third option to connect with Jalen and Trae. If he can play well in a chaotic summer league game then I can’t wait to see him play with one of the best point guards in the league in the regular season.

[@user-jz1dt7qi7c]

zaccharie risacher is not a good defender. He seems to have a habit of lowering his foot in response to opponents' drives. The same goes for the highlights of my college days. But I also found times when he was defending well, so we have to teach him how to defend.

[@jamessinkfield]

i didn't see any defense from zacc 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaylew651]

He was hounding them on ball defense whole first half. Didn’t translate to blocked shots but you see many highlights of people driving past him and scoring?

[@cellularlopez4765]

He means he didn’t see it on the stats because he didn’t watch the game

[@jamessinkfield]

@@cellularlopez4765 Sarr had more RBs, assists and shot better from 3, Sarr had more of an impact than zacc, the stats I gave were better that what he actually did soft head, I was trying to make it look better than it actually was, mf 3-9 from 7-16 gtfoh 😂🤣😂😎😎😂😎 #btw you admitting u know the stats tells me you're a glazer

[@jamessinkfield]

@@cellularlopez4765 what stats😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Sarr had more of an impact than zacc, that 3-9 and 7-16 from the field sucked donkey balls

[@jamessinkfield]

@@cellularlopez4765 I saw zacc had more TO than assists 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@jamessinkfield]

not impressed i thought he was a sharpe shooter, he went 6-17 from the field and 3-7 from three, that's not a high percentage😂😂😂 if he hits his shots they win

[@jaylew651]

If he made one more 3 or you do realize that’s 4-8 which would mean she shot 50% from 3 . Which is considered well above great? If you get to the mid 40’s in the nba that’s considered elite. For example Steph Curry shot 42 % and he is the best shooter of all time. 3-7 is also 42% my guy. You just complained that a 18 rookie first game against Nba caliber players shot the same percentage as Steph from 3 as if it’s a bad thing?

[@MrJoec68]

He's 19 not 18 but he played pretty good being that the wizards played defense on him like he was Trae young

[@jamessinkfield]

@@cellularlopez4765 Carrington at 18 looked better than zacc, Sarr played better defense, had more assists and rebounds, you're just a zacc glazer I'm telling the truth 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@jamessinkfield]

@@cellularlopez4765 I don't see how you're so blind and riding some childs nutz😅😅😅😅

[@jamessinkfield]

@@cellularlopez4765 I'm an adult saying you're gaslighting 😂😂😂😂😂 zacc went 3-9 at 3 and 7-16 from the field, 18 year old Carrington had a better game, accept reality son 😅😎