Atlanta Hawks: Zaccharie Risacher Achieves Bonkers Rookie Feat Not Seen Since Allen Iverson in 1996-97 1 Mar 6, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts to save a ball going out of bounds against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Atlanta Hawks: Zaccharie Risacher Draws '15+ Year NBA Career' Take From Teammate After Solid Rookie Campaign

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated May 9, 2025 8:55 AM ET

The Atlanta Hawks have a bright future ahead of them because they have one of the league’s most promising players in Zaccharie Risacher.

The young Frenchman was the No. 1 overall pick of last year’s NBA Draft. Risacher averaged 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists on 45.8 percent shooting from the field across 75 regular season appearances (73 starts).

Risacher finished second in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting behind Stephon Castle. He received five first-place votes, 64 second-place votes, and 28 third-place votes for 245 points – 237 points adrift of the San Antonio Spurs guard.

Atlanta Hawks: Zaccharie Risacher Draws Mar 16, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) warms up before the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

He helped the Atlanta Hawks secure the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-42 record, but the team lost to the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat in their two play-in matches.

Atlanta Hawks News: Larry Nance Jr. sees bright NBA future with Zaccharie Risacher

On Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks’ X (formerly known as Twitter) account posted Zaccharie Risacher’s rookie highlights, and teammate Larry Nance Jr. had some kind words to say about his rookie when he RT’d the highlight reel.

Oct 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) reacts with guard Trae Young (11) after making a three point basket for his first points in the NBA against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

“The kind of player we’re going to be watching for a 15+ year career. Already gets what it means to be a professional

” Nance posted.

At just 20 years old, Risacher has ample time to develop into one of the league’s best two-way players, which will benefit Atlanta in the long run.