Everything in order at the Hawks: Young doesn't expect anything from the Draft's number 1 Risacher

The Atlanta Hawks selected Zaccharie Risacher with the number 1 pick in the draft, a French forward with great potential. However, it seems like the team's star, Trae Young, doesn't have high expectations for him this season. It is common for a key player in a team to talk positively about a draft pick, focusing on the rookie's potential, but this time, Young was more direct during his appearance on the P Podcast with Paul George.

You mentioned that he had spoken with Risacher before the Summer League and, although he didn't publicly show support on social media, he sent him a private message wishing him luck. Despite this gesture, Young wasn't very optimistic about Risacher's immediate impact. He commented that in his view, most players from this draft are destined to be role players and not superstars. He even mentioned Alex Sarr, another notable prospect, suggesting that although he will have a long career in the NBA, he won't become the centerpiece of his team.

Trae Young's Perspective

Young's statements reveal two key points. Firstly, they summarize the general sentiment of scouts regarding this draft: it is a class that, with the exception of one or two players, will mostly consist of good role players. Secondly, although Risacher could potentially become a star, Young is right in pointing out that too much shouldn't be expected from him this season. Risacher showed to be an elegant and fluid athlete in the Las Vegas Summer League, displaying flashes of his talent, but there were also moments where his impact on the game was limited.

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