Zaccharie Risacher praised the Atlanta Hawks' offseason by calling Kristaps Porzingis' arrival a "great move" while also highlighting how fortunate he felt to begin his NBA career alongside Trae Young.
This offseason, the Atlanta Hawks have made several key moves to strengthen their roster.
Zaccharie Risacher
Zaccharie Risacher
Position: SF
Age: 20
Height: 206 cm
Weight: 93 kg
Birth place: Malaga, Spain
They acquired guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker from Minnesota in a multi-team trade, signed sharpshooter Luke Kennard, and landed big man Kristaps Porzingis from Boston in another trade.
Of those moves, Porzingis' arrival stands out the most — and Atlanta's 2024 No. 1 overall pick, Zaccharie Risacher, agrees.
"I feel like it's going to be great. I talked to him a little bit, and he seems like a great guy," Risacher told BasketNews after making his FIBA EuroBasket 2025 debut with the French national team. "But honestly, I'm more focused on the Euro for now.
"It's kind of hard to project myself into this new team in the NBA for next season," he added. "But obviously, I think it's a great move."
Risacher wrapped up his rookie campaign, earning a spot on the 2025 NBA All-Rookie First Team after averaging 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 75 games.
Much of his growth came from learning alongside none other than four-time NBA All-Star and 2025 NBA assist leader, Trae Young.
"I feel like we established a connection during the year," Risacher said of his star teammate. "Honestly, it was great for me to play with him. Obviously, he's one of the best passers in the league.
"I feel like I was lucky to start in the NBA, my rookie season with him by my side," the 20-year-old Frenchman continued. "Yeah, just a great guy outside the court, too. It's exciting to see him again in September."
Risacher scored 10 points in his EuroBasket debut against Belgium, as France cruised to a 92-64 victory. They are in Group D in Katowice, Poland, alongside Israel, Iceland, host Poland, Slovenia, and Belgium.
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