Did The Atlanta Hawks Make a Horrific Mistake?

The Atlanta Hawks made their decision by selecting Zaccharie Risacher with the 1st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft
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[@chrisa8863]

This gonna be one of those drafts where we some 52nd pick become an all star a few years down the road lol

[@BallerTeevee]

Like jimmy butler as the 30th pick

[@STANDONFAITH229]

Yupp

[@universaltimeline8217]

@@BallerTeevee beter yet jokic

[@BallerTeevee]

@@universaltimeline8217 fr fr

[@thisaintart]

Taco Bell 🌮

[@johnobrien1759]

The NBA said no to covering the draft to this guy

[@alecbair4249]

They can't tell him no they can't stop anyone from talking about it they usually don't even stop people from recording parts and posting it

[@RyanTcc6]

@@alecbair4249 They shut down his livestream yesterday it was a joke

[@msolomon1781]

​@@alecbair4249cry 😭😏

[@highwizdom1399]

This is the worst draft I've seen in 20 years easily

[@markadams9335]

Yea but watch in 15 years it be like 6 hall of famers.

[@MaximusR93]

@@markadams9335hope Castle is one of those

[@jarrettchristensen_music]

2013 was garbage that class will be tough to beat

[@jarrettchristensen_music]

Worst draft since 2013 though

[@Yfchhfyf]

​@@jarrettchristensen_musicnah 2000 was the worst it was just straight role players exept kenyon martin who was a low level star and 2013 had giannis but it still sucked

[@ruru1993]

Bro I just hope he's better than Hunter, I never want to see that dude or Capella play basketball again

[@kylesalters851]

No cap

[@almightyyeezydab5149]

To be fair Capela was very productive in his time with Houston

[@phatt5511]

@@almightyyeezydab5149harden got em paid

[@MusicProducerGameDeveloper]

I would keep hunter too be a spot up shooter and finisher Capela don't even have a midrange Like defense are reading him like crazy

[@robinhoodhustsle1356]

clint was a big part of the SCF run they had, but his better days are behind him

[@BobbyAlejandro21]

Spurs saved 7 million and gained two more first rounders. Also got their number 1 guy in Castle. I call it a win for San Antonio. A lot of people need to understand that fit matters.

[@marting7848]

It is also very hard to incorporate 2 young guards right away.

[@Austin2Sexy]

People are really glossing over the fact that the spurs are clearly gathering assets for a big-time trade, either in the immediate future, or not too distant future. Nobody should expect them NOT to use those wolves picks in a trade.

[@kerox3288]

yeah but ngl as a spurs fan bro just seemed mad happy and I was thinking about the future of rob w/ the spurs so it was just kinda deflating for him to be traded 😭

[@P31433]

@@kerox3288 he's going to a win now team tho.. he gon be ok

[@Ningishzida]

2030, 2031 Spurs will be competing for chips and get picks in the late 20s. Minnesota's FO will have f'd things up by then and they will be bottoming out around that time, giving Spurs great picks.

[@DJ_Alex01]

RIP to the stream

[@drewBeats-lm6vx]

it was good

[@ripvanced]

yeah fk disney

[@jeffe.3453]

Mickey Mouse's ears perked up and heard Mike's stream and immediately cut it off

[@IBRook]

Haki

[@Ripzavie]

Fuc Disney

[@drewBeats-lm6vx]

I believe any player can get good its about how much work you put into it if i was a scout i would look at the work ethic of someone that is the true attribute that is overlooked

[@TheSmoothViewASMR]

Best case scenario, Risacher is like a Tatum and Sarr is like a KG/AD

[@LUMBEEPHENOM2012]

You think way too highly of those guys.

[@TheSmoothViewASMR]

@@LUMBEEPHENOM2012 that's why i said best case scenario, not likely case scenario

[@genaldgalicia5834]

Worst case, josh Jackson and hasheem thabeet

[@redhunnid5142]

@@LUMBEEPHENOM2012Alex Sarr a bust Risacher is very fluid and has a beautiful jumper it reminds me of 2018 Klay Thompson jumper

[@ro229time3]

⁠@@redhunnid5142 i seen klay in his jumpshot too. His shot will get even better with time.

[@willwebb2218]

Why are we saying this draft is not as good. People are just saying this cause a lot of them are not american

[@kemziclestudios6489]

I think what makes this draft different from others is that, while there aren’t any clear “superstar” players that may triumph over the rest, it’s loaded with solid, quality role players and high potentials that still can impact a team's success. It’s a more consistent draft because of that in my opinion.

[@Drillbitayler]

Dude, that has nothing to do with it. It's pretty clear the top 4-5 players in the league aren't Americans. No one cares. The reason it's not a good draft is because there are no "clear" superstars. Meaning, getting the 1st pick or the 5th pick might not matter much in 5 years. Compare that with last years draft and you have your answer.

[@monarchist9691]

nobody said that last year when wembanyama was the 1st pick, has nothing to do with them not being american

[@huhhhhhh5225]

@@monarchist9691 wemby was already getting hyped when he was like 14 yrs old, thats why nobody said anything. everybody knew that he definitely had to go first overall

[@imgdfvrtangl4884]

Hes like another Jalen Johnson but a better shooter

[@MarcusStiffarm]

This draft is so bad the spurs had a top ten pick and traded it for a couple middle schoolers

[@SirMikeB]

"Like a pre-packaged sniper rifle that could one day sprout wings and grow into a beautiful rocket launcher". That's gold Jerry! That comment alone should push you over a million!

[@ThePrufessa]

Go to sleep

[@opiumovercopium]

Bro calling him by his first name like hes friends with him😂😂😂

[@NevinhDo-qh5bt]

you don´t know him don´t call him jerry

[@visiblegamer7860]

Lakers robbed the draft

[@jayceeleon]

With Austin reaves from temu sure 😅

[@bolderblood5240]

Rob pelinka just has a Caucasian fetish that's all

[@dado380]

And Lonzo Ball from Ali express

[@anubis3963]

Overrated like reaves 🥱👎🏾

[@imranh4390]

Minnesota with a steel for Rob😭

[@curtisrobertson3342]

lol 😂 he’s an undersized guard that probably can’t defend.

[@curtisrobertson3342]

lol 😂 rob an undersized guard.

[@georgie5397]

Man how do you upload so fast? You just live streamed the NBA draft and you already made an insight 1 hour after the draft. Your work ethics is something else bruv!

[@OpTicMinds]

This guy working overtime

[@user-yy6ip4fc4v]

RIP to early streaming end f### disney

[@MaximusR93]

6’9 with a 6’10 wingspan isn’t that impressive

[@ijacoooooo]

when you look at KD which is 7'5 it makes me chuckle.

[@AndrewChin-ck9uk]

​@@ijacoooooo KD is 7ft bruh. He's as tall as Demarcus

[@ijacoooooo]

@@AndrewChin-ck9uk not sure you understand we are talking about wingspan here. And he’s 6’10 with 7’5 wingspan. Check your facts bruh

[@AndrewChin-ck9uk]

@@ijacoooooo I know what you're saying. I'm just telling you KD is 7ft and not 6'9-6'10 so him having 7'5 is not comparable to Zachary. Also KD has implied he is 7ft. So check your facts bruh. Not interested in continuing this convo so you can think waht you want

[@Deekdashocker]

I don’t even have to watch the video to tell you YES as a Hawks. For 30 years.😂😂😂😂

[@dodleydom7826]

I still remember a few years back when i subbed during the stream 😂😂 RIP stream coverage

[@unhinged461]

I have seen RIP flightmike in some nba draft livestream thought you were dead lol

[@gfm9879]

What a way to trash on Sarr, I hope my Wizard do something about it, I don’t want a new Johnny Davis in the team 😓

[@dlove7047]

I mean he just stating facts I really didn’t want him In Atlanta anyway only thing he has for sure is defense everything else is base off projection

[@lexzone-six9912]

All of Risacher's highlights are just fast break dunks and spot up 3's. He's not beating any defenders in iso. That's not #1 pick material.

[@darkwing7966]

Sarr, Knecht, Dillingham etc are certainly not # pick material. Edey is best center in this draft. Risacher is better than you think.

[@gabrielmaldonado2195]

50% shooting and 40% from 3 say otherwise my man.

[@mas2913]

The Hawks pick will spend all of next season in the G-league or deep in the bench. It’s just the way the hawks operate.

[@dlove7047]

Which is a dumb ass way I can’t stand I’m a fan of this team

[@mas2913]

@@dlove7047 it’s frustrating. Let’s see if Mo Gueye gets to play more next season

[@cambauer2]

The damn fire sound effect blew my speakers out, thanks editor 🤬

[@christianm8601]

People hate this class just because they cant find the name they expect. Hate on this draft class is ESPN fault. they chose to focus on one guy. a guy who did not even start on his previous team.

[@ZackieDookie]

Lmao mikes livestream got taken down 😭💀

[@ThePrufessa]

Good

[@foualter102]

I hope you make a video regarding that SAS- MIN trade... thats a very interesting topic.. in fact its the most interesting part in the 1st round draft pick 😂😂😂

[@nvm9040]

Hopefully the Hawks made the right decision Trae might not be even on the team this coming season

[@darkwing7966]

Risacher will be better than Hunter or Huerter. Trae isn’t going anywhere.

[@Tpnathan38]

The spurs trade Rob for a late first rounder,what were they think🤦rob n castle would have been deadly

[@JD-iu6rv]

The only thing I can think of is that the spurs are gonna trade for someone big

[@gurei4761]

They probably gonna use those draft picks for a huge trade

[@Abdul95Rachman]

They traded aaron brooks for 2 FRP. Nice move by the Spurs 👍

[@jayremi755]

Those picks are gonna be outside Minnesota's championship window. Good chance it's a couple high lottery picks

[@AintNoWaye]

was bouta watch them too

[@asyoucanseeirizzeduptheghost]

i hate disney bruh, flightmike makes it more interesting

[@TogetherEvery1AchievesMore]

#TogetherEvery1AchievesMore TEAM‼️

[@iambarryallen]

Everyone had Zac at #1 is cap af. Rockets GM just said Reed was the top of their board and not even close on others. Said they wouldve traded down or just traded the pick if Reed wasnt on 3

[@seakingblastmuch2009]

Most hype player this draft class was averaging 5ppg and having a wavering heart

[@MonkeyWorker-b4t]

I was confused why the stream ended💀

[@blackjesus4546]

Disney gang

[@MonkeyWorker-b4t]

@@blackjesus4546 I hate them

[@Mia-723m]

Sarr is overrated but why go Rissarchie or whatever at 1 😂😂😂 Lakers won the draft btw.

[@alecbair4249]

Ya lakers got the perfect guy for what they need now if they just get ad help on defense we will be really good especially if ad and LeBron stay healthy again but I'm curious how playing for team USA will affect him LeBron during the regular season and playoffs

[@killiemucken]

A lot of people had there say on bronny but I would take his 5 points in college at 6’1 over a guy 7’2 in Australia with 10

[@darkwing7966]

Risacher better than Knecht.

[@darkwing7966]

Risacher went 1 because he’s the best player other than Edey. Not sure what everybody else was doing.

[@terrencethomas4491]

How about they win some games? 😂

[@trentwise3762]

if his career goes anything like it did in my 2k league, he'll have a very good first 8 years before eventually becoming a bench player after the 1956-1967 draft classes combine into one draft class and entire the league.

[@JoshuaVanWinckel]

How do you make the video so fast

[@LeesLand]

Bro is so close to 1million - let’s hope some summer league drama ensues 😭

[@bombay_8368]

Didn't think this would be a Sarr bash video.

[@ZachSmith-go9uk]

Hey Theflightmike when you talk about international players today, just say that they want to be the next Luka Doncic. Not LeBron. You could mention LeBron for American players, but for international players, it’s Luka.

[@renkane3086]

He’s talking about how the media hype around bron was. Calm your tits.

[@PacsMental]

Thatd be crazy is Risacher turns into Rotisserie Chicken in the NBA (aka Anthony Bennett) or if he's on some Jerk Chicken type shit. We'll see

[@CARL_093]

i agree on mikes point s

[@donzsky4432]

only a season of NBA will tell its still too early now. He might be a Killian Hayes failure or a Batum like story😂😂😂

[@gabrielmaldonado2195]

Seems to me that what most analysts and media people want to see is dunks and 3 pointers. This guy has a lot going for himself, he's going to be an immediate impact all star in the NBA.

[@KyronMaxille14]

this is actually recorded after the stream XD

[@chancegoode173]

Damn Trae looking good in that laker purple and gold

[@cedric5166]

I love readin you guys makin some judgement on players you never see any game and you have no idea of their real potential. Exactly the same who called Wemby a Bust last year

[@gregoryjakie338]

W stream flight atleast we reach 12

[@knjiggaofficial7733]

The horrific mistake being not rebranding themselves as the Hawk Tuahs

[@majormomo3466]

You have to take a shot at Sarr because of the ceiling

[@anbm8587]

Bro the only reason why im watching this nba draft because of bronny James 😭

[@SLiMMz_25]

Same

[@WorkCIock]

L 😭

[@terrellewilliams2188]

Ratings

[@mosthated8848]

Ya'll some casuals 😂

[@SXS647]

Fanboy

[@ForTheLoveOfLife444]

Once they get that boy Risacher "On the burgers" he'll gain like 15 pounds of muscle and become a world beater. Mark my words!

[@cristianm7302]

I’m trying to see how this draft might proof people wrong 😂

[@scottiepimpin6960]

Omgggg mike take flight pleeeaasssee😩

[@sloth610]

Imagine reading or listening to this and you got drafted

[@007TheLife]

Depends on how the Hawks develop him. He has the raw tools, but it’s all about player development.

[@TheBlaqSpiderman]

Never gave less of a shit about the draft in my entire basketball fandom

[@nathanbraun2067]

Everything they do is a mistake lmao

[@kevinsmithfan37]

This take on Sarr is gonna age like milk

[@Russ0435]

I fully believe in zaccarie, good kid, humble, has the frame and skill set for a high potential player. He’s already a great shooter esp for his size, people are sleeping on him heavily and I’m not sure why. He’s been a pro since 16 yrs of age, did we forget abt luka already?

[@ThizzKamp06]

They should’ve went to sarr

[@spojsvojs]

He is 6'9 Chet 😂😂😂😂

[@imnetherangel715]

No giddy is crazy 🤣

[@11Huck]

What is up with the French is the last two years creating crazy unicorns

[@patientzero291]

Hawks will have to part for both Murray and Young, because Risacher looks more of a better version of both talents.

[@cjlee6135]

Bro is glazing so hard.. having to show and tell what he could be is already telling lol smh

[@gregorythemenace4826]

Not sold

[@jt_dolla_signs]

Maybe people aren’t so high on this draft because the media is covering the wnba more

[@melkymarte160]

The reason people don’t respect this draft it’s cause nobody knows these guys and since most top picks are from Europe now and they don’t receive that much viewers from USA who are the main viewers of the nba draft. What is to expect

[@christopheb.6121]

3 French guys in the top 6! 🇫🇷 And others of our talents are coming next year like Nolan Traoré.

[@bariousfey8398]

My Cavs n Anthony Bennett... 🤔😑😔 Wiggins still in the league, but shouldn't have been a #1 overall pick. Irving I was a little worried. He played what, 11 games and was injured? That worked out for the most part for us. And LeBron of course. Brad Daugherty was a good 1 too. And I didn't realize till now that we drafted Charles Oakley #9 in 1985! 😆 But, Bennett suprised everybody in all the worst ways... 😔

[@sidjones16]

But this is the most skilled era.

[@casualgamer177]

I think they will regret not taking Sarr

[@Jeremy-is6dy]

Not even a day after the draft, the French bashing is already beginning.

[@spojsvojs]

Djurisic will have more playing minutes then this guy 😂

[@2ColdScoprio]

This draft was hot boo boo

[@ceufrscio707]

Should of picked bronny

[@Juice999wrld30]

Did someone draft bronny

[@KrisGarland]

No

[@ThePrufessa]

Of course they did. They just don't know it yet.

[@ghostbravo7127]

2nd round Lakers. When Klutch Sports says don't you dare touch Bronny, nobody will draft him and make an enemy out of all their clients, they will let Lakers take him at 55. Lakers is going to get a great shooting guard, and a solid defensive guard off the bench. Bronny is better than most everyone who will be available at 55 by a long shot. Hawks obviously won big with a potential hall of famer, but Lakers really stole this draft.

[@Juice999wrld30]

@ghostbravo7127 not really bronny kinda sucks on offense

[@rohanreid7588]

There was no "next coming of Lebron James" because the literal Lebron (bronny) James Junior was actually in the draft, lol!

[@Shortorderboy1048]

Dalton Knecht gonna be top 3 in rookie of the year

[@JerichoJaf]

looks like a second coming of ben simmons

[@ghostbravo7127]

He is what Ben Simmons would be if he could shoot and use his athleticism.

[@hectorirene763]

Risacher can shoot tho.

[@Deltaaaaaaaaa]

Resacher 6’9” with a 6’10” reach. I am 6’2” with a 6’8” reach. wtf

[@benzoamin9897]

I don't know anything about him. Does he live in the gym and work in the weight room? Does he relish competing against the strongest and most skilled?

[@lostone9700]

yes they drafted a mid offensive player for trae young to ignore. 5ppg.

[@rafh.8589]

whhat they should have done was go back in time and stop themselves from trading away luka doncic........

[@ozyxshatdog1050]

wym bro??? It's a fair trade

[@coreyconger4439]

Yes. Huge Mistake. Many reasons why, not even because of who they picked. They picked a position they are 4 deep at. They have 2 pg's, no SG's and they need bigs. PF or C, preferably both. The team is a mess, a mess with a lot of talent, but they clearly have no idea what they are doing via draft and trade. Unless they have some moves they plan to make this was really bad.

[@bxdrmal]

Damn I was expecting Bronny James to go #1 😢

[@tyronedatrapgod]

Retired as a hawks fan after this draft

[@joemomwastaken]

French Ben Simmons

[@AfricanH3ro]

I really hope the frenchies pan out

[@fotpjusto457]

USA has to win this year’s Olympics cause I don’t think they’ll win in 4 years …

[@jrizzle51]

Embiid 66 pc chicken McNugget on Sarr

[@xIpyschoIx]

Alex sarr is the next marvin bagley or even the next james wiseman He gonna be a bust youd think with open opportunities in Dc he should develop great but he was better off with the hawks

[@gary50900]

Well, they traded Doncic. What do you think? Trae will be traded again...lol

[@_Vicarious]

Australia of all places??!?! Really? Dude, maybe grow another foot in height before you throw shade rookie.

[@2short1968]

Good luck to all drafted... 🏀🏀🏀 "Pops"#truschoolsports🥊🥊

[@j3ts287]

Should’ve gotten Bronny

[@theoneandonly140]

😂😂😂

[@MrBp954]

wats funny is the next coming of lebron is in this draft literally but he goes 2n rd or undrafted

[@coltDagoat33]

F the spurs for trading dillingham

[@patience9323]

no trey young cant guard a popsicle