Zaccharie Risacher reacts to being No. 1 pick in 2024 NBA Draft

The 19-year-old Frenchman, who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks, talks about what it feels like to be chosen first overall and what he’s looking forward to as an NBA player.
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[@gabbydaniels5924]

He seems so humble. I can't wait to see him in ATL

[@AmplifiedEnergy]

facts

[@frankimaserati1395]

Stupid ass gm from hawks should’ve got Alex sarr Zach is not gonna start over Jalen Johnson

[@spurs5xchamps367]

Sarr is the better player

[@AuntieL_ATL]

Same! I’m so glad we picked him instead of Sarr. I really hope he balls out.

[@AuntieL_ATL]

@@spurs5xchamps367 that remains to be seen, but he didn’t wanna play for the Hawks so he doesn’t matter.

[@krazydae]

He’s the number one pick for a reason trust me he’s gonna be something to look forward to.💯

[@frankimaserati1395]

He Won’t even start over Jalen Johnson

[@krazydae]

@@frankimaserati1395 bet u he will start over Hunter u forgot about him. And his bad play off his high draft selection. Hopefully Zach ain’t Hunter🤞🏾

[@hudsonpowers]

@@krazydaeTrae bogi Risacher Johnson Anyone??

[@milezeroe]

​@@frankimaserati1395I don't understand this narrative. They don't even play the same position. JJ plays 4, Zach plays 3. Zach is much better than Bey or Hunter right now. And he'll only get better.

[@frankimaserati1395]

@@milezeroe they all play in the paint wym and Zach doesn’t fly like Deandre or Jalen and definitely can’t shoot like boggy and plus nba has no position players anymore it’s all if you can score

[@Statickification]

He was about to cry up on stage during his first interview and when his voice started to break, and become a little unintelligible, I was like, "Bro, just speak French!"

[@Drewcat07]

It’s commendable that he’s going on a media run like that with ESL! He has no fear! And he’s trying! Gotta love that!

[@Drewcat07]

#1 ❤ They can’t take that away from you boy!! Soak it up, enjoy, and get ready to do crazy work!

[@0-Elias-0]

_When France sends us their ballplayers, they're sending us their best_ _And come to think of it... their best is better than the rest_ Dude, the international players have gotten so good that the US is on the verge of taking drastic measures to maintain its [prior] basketball dominance. Perhaps, by executive action. Maybe Bide & Trump will discuss tonight. 🤞

[@cyrilleribeiro5030]

I've said it many times but the huge difference for young European players like young French players compared to the American system is that in Europe the best young players become professionals very young. They play in a professional league with and against senior players. Sometimes even former NBA players who no longer have their place in the NBA but who remain adult players and much stronger than just high school or university players. Results the young Europeans cannot just be dominated by their athleticism and must develop all their basketball skills. They therefore progress more and faster at the fundamental levels of basketball than young American players who initially have better individual skills than young Europeans! For example, think about Cooper Flag, a very great talent who dominates all his age categories because he is just much better athletically than the players of his age. So he doesn't need to work a lot more to dominate, and often American players when they arrive in older categories can no longer dominate physically because either they play against older players or something else and they see that. immediately the lack of fundamentals and techniques among these young players because they did not work on it enough because they did not need it! So those who succeed are those who continue to work the most but that's a big filter and that's why we hear it very often from American players who dominate at a very young age and who, having reached an age to be professional, lose themselves. in the crowd and are caught up by players who initially had less qualities. For example, Victor Wembanyama who was 9 already measured 6.9, they always made him play in France with players who were 2 to 3 years older than him because there was no point in playing with players who were much too small by relation to him. And at 14-15 years old he was already playing at the highest level in France with professional players even if he was not yet playing the games. He is an extreme case but for the vast majority of the best French players of their generation this is often what happens too. In France next year we have yet another great talent who is ahead of his generation who is Nolan Traoré and you will see, he is 18 years old and has already spent half a season with the professionals being one of the best players in his team. And in his U17 team at the U17 Euroleague championship this year there was a 14-year-old player who played as a starter and who will also be a monster later. Nathan Soliman! And it will never stop because in France we have a good system but also good coaches and good infrastructure.

[@Im2Tough]

Ok buddy at the end you just started yapping You made your point don't do too much, you just bragging my boy relax 😂

[@Drewcat07]

Y’all remember when we had Boris Diaw?

[@abovehyperionfilms]

Yes. Above average player but this guy is more special

[@Drewcat07]

I agree! This guy will be better! But Diaw really didn’t get to unlock his potential with us. I hope the Hawks consult with Diaw and give Zac every opportunity to shine!

[@TheProphecy556]

How can you hate on this kid

[@NavidErde]

I think a lot of people in the states underestimate the quality of basketball being played in the top leagues in europe. There're better then the G-league especially when it comes to defense.

[@cyrilleribeiro5030]

I've said it many times but the huge difference for young European players like young French players compared to the American system is that in Europe the best young players become professionals very young. They play in a professional league with and against senior players. Sometimes even former NBA players who no longer have their place in the NBA but who remain adult players and much stronger than just high school or university players. Results the young Europeans cannot just be dominated by their athleticism and must develop all their basketball skills. They therefore progress more and faster at the fundamental levels of basketball than young American players who initially have better individual skills than young Europeans! For example, think about Cooper Flag, a very great talent who dominates all his age categories because he is just much better athletically than the players of his age. So he doesn't need to work a lot more to dominate, and often American players when they arrive in older categories can no longer dominate physically because either they play against older players or something else and they see that. immediately the lack of fundamentals and techniques among these young players because they did not work on it enough because they did not need it! So those who succeed are those who continue to work the most but that's a big filter and that's why we hear it very often from American players who dominate at a very young age and who, having reached an age to be professional, lose themselves. in the crowd and are caught up by players who initially had less qualities. For example, Victor Wembanyama who was 9 already measured 6.9, they always made him play in France with players who were 2 to 3 years older than him because there was no point in playing with players who were much too small by relation to him. And at 14-15 years old he was already playing at the highest level in France with professional players even if he was not yet playing the games. He is an extreme case but for the vast majority of the best French players of their generation this is often what happens too. In France next year we have yet another great talent who is ahead of his generation who is Nolan Traoré and you will see, he is 18 years old and has already spent half a season with the professionals being one of the best players in his team. And in his U17 team at the U17 Euroleague championship this year there was a 14-year-old player who played as a starter and who will also be a monster later. Nathan Soliman! And it will never stop because in France we have a good system but also good coaches and good infrastructure.

[@Lenoxlewis404]

Hawks nation

[@4ktkaram395]

Trae gonna have bro averaging 18 and 7 his rookie year Lmaoo. Guaranteed ROY

[@abovehyperionfilms]

His eurostep and movement is very impressive. He doesn’t waste steps and is quicker than he looks. I like the lower body strength. I like this kid.

[@porterdavid139]

go hawks

[@ronaldrenearmstrong9872]

JALEN JOHNSON AND RISACHER GREAT WINGS

[@SpiritualityBro]

Rather see this than #55 bronny

[@johnvillanueva1240]

As a hawks fan I like this pick he can pair up with Trae dejounte Johnson and capela

[@markrisselcelo1829]

6'10", runs like a deer can shoot and defend.. excited for ATL

[@damienthimonier4900]

And for 2025, we have Nolan Traoré, who is already predicted to be futur top 5 pick.

[@larryharley9895]

Welcome to ATL.

[@PeezyPamfilis]

Mr. Diaw...is that you? Seems like a great kid though honestly think he can grow into something really good

[@Unknown-nc4jq]

France building the next olympic gold medalists. Wemby by himself decreases the difference from a USA olympic team.

[@jimsheppard3166]

01:44 Wait, what did he say?? 😂

[@laurentbfree]

I wanna say bust, but the family background history of players and some of these highlights has me on the fence. He's quite lanky, which is good. We'll just have to see.

[@jhoop-a-nomics4549]

Great shot maker , he hasn’t learned too much how to consistently get his own but that’s gonna be key to unlocking him , potential there with length to be a + defender , he’s 6’9 without shoes on , he’s got the chance to be great we just gotta give the kid time to adjust , rookie season will have a substantial amount of downs but the highs will be very high and noticeable as he adjusts to the nba game

[@lexzone-six9912]

His agent should've gotten him an interpreter.

[@urwrldluv]

America we needa do better

[@Lilopusheen18]

Atlanta took him cause he’s Cute. the fellas in Atlanta loves him

[@Franchise128]

😂😂😂😂

[@geert574]

Nobody wants to pair with punk Trae

[@Johny5-et8gj]

He looks like a poor man’s Ben Simmons

[@RealTrillBC]

Ben Simmons is a poor man's Ben Simmons 😂😂😂

[@Lilopusheen18]

Don’t compare him to that filth. F Ben Simmons and his whole family.

[@xavierbehavier6454]

Will average 6.0 pg

[@AuntieL_ATL]

And double digit rebounds..I will take that

[@Drewcat07]

Get outta here with tha BS!

[@Enisss]

hater

[@Lilopusheen18]

Bronny will average 2 points.

[@ANTI_FAscist_WW2champs]

i don’t really blame sarr for not wanting to go #1… too much media lol

[@sleeks9939]

SARR chicken out!