The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is now in the books. The Atlanta Hawks were up first and they spent the first overall pick on French forward Zaccharie Ris
acher. The pick received mixed reactions from around the league, but the Hawks got their guy and he will be a centerpiece for this team moving forward.analyst Zach Buckley, who gave Atlanta a "B":
If he doesn't max out his potential, he'll be a helpful support player and probably a rock-solid starter who defends multiple positions, splashes open shots and makes smart, simple reads on offense. If he does approach his ultimate ceiling, he could one day emerge as a do-it-all big wing, which is tricky for teams to find outside of the draft.
Risacher is a 6'8, 204 LBS wing player who fills a big need for Atlanta. He has two-way versatility and has performed well since the lottery. He is a plug-and-play type of forward that would fit on the Hawks as either their starting 2 or 3. One player comp that Risacher got earlier in the draft cycle from ESPN's Jeremy Woo was Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton:"Risacher brings a lot to the court as an athletic, 3-and-D wing with room to expand his game on both ends.
That hypothetical floor for Risacher is interesting too. Trey Murphy III has developed into a really good player for the New Orleans Pelicans and he is a very good defender and a sniper from three. The debate would be if he turns out to be just like Murphy, is he worth the No. 1 overall pick? I would argue no. Murphy is a really good player but is likely only the third or fourth-best player on a championship team.
Quick decision-maker as a passer. If his handle continues to develop, he could provide great value with his facilitation, but at a baseline he could serve as a connective piece.
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