Zaccharie Risacher became the second Frenchman in as many years to be drafted first in the NBA Draft as the Atlanta Hawks picked the 6-foot-9 forward to start Wednesday’s proceedings in Brooklyn.
Risacher follows Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 rookie sensation, who went first overall to the San Antonio Spurs at the 2023 NBA Draft.
And Risacher was not the only Frenchman in Wednesday’s draft. Seven-footer Alex Sarr is also considered among the top talents this year.
Right after being taken as the top spot of this year’s draft class, Risacher said: ‘It’s a blessing, you know. So exciting. There’s a love of love and emotions I’m feeling right now. It definitely feels so special. I’m so blessed.
‘I’m so happy to have my friends and family here. This is amazing. I don’t know what to say. Special.’
Zaccharie Risacher walks the red carpet before the NBA basketball draft on Wednesday
The forward wow in the LNB Pro A -the top-tier men’s professional basketball league in France – this year with 10. 1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals per game in a postseason push for JL Bourg.
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