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

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.

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.

The Hawks moved to 1-1 in the preseason last night, falling 104-89 to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a struggle offensively from start to finish, as no starter finished with more than 10 points.

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.

Atlanta Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher, the top overall pick in the NBA draft this summer, hit the very first regular-season shot he took in his NBA

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