Zaccharie Risacher shot 7-of-9 from the field and 1-of-2 from the foul line in Tuesday’s 131-130 win over Indiana, tallying 18 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three 3-pointers in 23 minutes.
Yes, it’s only the preseason. However, given the questions regarding Risacher’s status as the top overall pick and his play in Las Vegas, Tuesday was a good night for the Hawks organization. The rookie from France looked relatively comfortable on the floor against the Pacers, shooting 75% from three and helping lead Atlanta to a comeback victory. Atlanta has some veteran wings who can help alleviate some of the pressure on Risacher. While that may keep his fantasy value low to begin the season, this approach may benefit Zaccharie in the long run.
