ATLANTA (AP) — For Zaccharie Risacher, it was the perfect start to an NBA career of such promise. A wide-open look from outside the 3-point stripe.

Zaccharie Risacher drained his first shot before finishing with seven points as the Hawks held on against the Nets on Wednesday night.

The Atlanta Hawks 2024 No. 1 pick, Zaccharie Risacher, didn’t wait for long to make his first-ever NBA basket. In fact, he did it on his first shot attempt, which was a three-pointer, and the Hawks fans went wild for the rookie.

French teenager Zaccharie Risacher has told AFP he is staying humble as the number one draft pick enters his first NBA season with the Atlanta Hawks, following in the huge footsteps of compatriot Victor Wembanyama.

The top pick logged two preseason appearances with the Hawks, averaging 16 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 44.4% shooting from 3-point range.

For Zaccharie Risacher, it was the perfect start to an NBA career of such promise. A wide-open look from 3-point range. Nothing but net.

For Zaccharie Risacher, it was the perfect start to an NBA career of such promise. A wide-open look from outside the 3-point stripe. Nothing but net. But the French teenager quickly learned what a steep learning curve he faces in his rookie season with the Atlanta Hawks.