People were interested in these podcasts
Play Episode
84min
RealGM Radio
Thunder Take Control of NBA Finals, Desmond Bane Trade and Kevin Durant Destinations With Dave DuFour
OKC's defensive masterclass and Jalen Williams' breakout performance have the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER on the brink of a championship. Wes Goldberg and Dave DuFour (The Athletic) analyze the THUNDER's path to success, dissecting their suffocating defense and the PACERS' struggles. The conversation shifts to blockbuster trade scenarios, including Desmond Bane's move to Orlando and potential Kevin Durant destinations. Charlotte's challenges with LaMelo Ball and roster construction strategies for struggling franchises round out this comprehensive NBA discussion. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 3:37 Thunder Defense 25:31 Exciting Finals for fans 34:00 Desmond Bane trade 50:14 Kevin Durant's next team 57:30 Trade Machine ideas RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RealGM Radio
LeBron James' Future With the Lakers (With Anthony Irwin)
Wes Goldberg and Anthony Irwin discuss LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers and how good the Lakers can be with a full year of Luka Doncic before talking about some LeBron trade ideas. 0:00 Intro 2:30 LeBron's future 13:00 Lakers as contenders 20:40 Lakers' next moves 28:00 Bradley Beal buyout reaction 31:00 Bronny James and other Summer League standouts 39:36 LeBron trade ideas 50:38 LeBron's best Lakers teammates draft RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RealGM Radio
Thunder Win Championship, Haliburton's Injury, Kevin Durant Trade Fallout and NBA Draft "My Guys" With Adam Mares
Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares (DNVR Sports, All NBA Podcast) break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship victory, Sam Presti's roster construction and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's superstar ascension. Then they talk about Tyrese Haliburton's injury and its impact on the Pacers future, Kevin Durant getting traded to the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets' plan for the offseason before diving into their "My Guys" in the NBA Draft. Timestamps 0:00 Intro: OKC wins the Finals 20:15 Haliburton's injury 27:15 Kevin Durant traded 33:58 Denver Nuggets offseason changes 35:00 Favorite NBA Draft prospects RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. #nba #shaigilgeousalexander #sga #okcthunder #denvernuggets #pacers #tyresehaliburton #kevindurant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RealGM Radio
NBA Western Conference Win Totals & Over/Under Picks
Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore react to NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season and make their picks for over/unders. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Mavericks 5:58 Nuggets 11:58 Warriors 20:02 Rockets 25:19 Clippers 31:47 Lakers 40:08 Grizzlies 43:30 Timberwolves 47:50 Pelicans 51:08 Thunder 54:53 Suns 58:59 Trail Blazers 1:00:55 Kings 1:02:18 Spurs 1:03:52 Jazz RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zaccharie Risacher

Draft talk all year round

Moderators: Duke4life831, Marcus

JustBuzzin
RealGM
Posts: 16,089
And1: 13,650
Joined: Jun 10, 2023
 

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#101 » by JustBuzzin » Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:37 am

FarBeyondDriven wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:
FarBeyondDriven wrote:
could he at 18 y/o like Risacher?
Wait so you comparing him to current Miller then when I say they are different you now saying you're comparing him to 18yr old Miller.


Bro you are hilarious! :lol:


bro...you okay? You're the one who claimed Miller as a prospect (he was 20 y/o btw) could "create off the dribble" unlike Risacher. I'm wondering if you can't possibly grasp that 18 y/o Miller might not have been as advanced as current 18 y/o Risacher. You following? I can't put it much simpler than that. I'm very confused by your confusion and attempts at mocking. This is pretty troubling tbh. I can't keep conversing with people incapable of holding normal conversations so please step up your game or I'll have to stop. I do enjoy educating and exposing but at a point it just gets sad and I have to bow out. tia

Oh my you're serious.


I'll end this conversation on that note.
FarBeyondDriven
Analyst
Posts: 3,326
And1: 2,572
Joined: Aug 11, 2021
 

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#102 » by FarBeyondDriven » Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:46 am

JustBuzzin wrote:
FarBeyondDriven wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Wait so you comparing him to current Miller then when I say they are different you now saying you're comparing him to 18yr old Miller.


Bro you are hilarious! :lol:


bro...you okay? You're the one who claimed Miller as a prospect (he was 20 y/o btw) could "create off the dribble" unlike Risacher. I'm wondering if you can't possibly grasp that 18 y/o Miller might not have been as advanced as current 18 y/o Risacher. You following? I can't put it much simpler than that. I'm very confused by your confusion and attempts at mocking. This is pretty troubling tbh. I can't keep conversing with people incapable of holding normal conversations so please step up your game or I'll have to stop. I do enjoy educating and exposing but at a point it just gets sad and I have to bow out. tia

Oh my you're serious.


I'll end this conversation on that note.


one less I have to deal with or take serious. Lovely 8-)
User avatar
JMAC3
RealGM
Posts: 13,223
And1: 6,242
Joined: May 22, 2010
     

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#103 » by JMAC3 » Mon Apr 1, 2024 8:13 pm

The Moose wrote:Last 2 months (13 games played across French A and Eurocup)

22.5mpg
8.7ppg 2.6 reb 0.5 apg
36/28/63 shooting splits
45% TS

27/65 2pt, 13/46 3pt, 21/33 FT


I get the shooting percentages aren't great, but he also is the leading or 2nd leading scorer on his team in one the highest leagues in the world at age 18.

Most of the top european prospects over the last decade averaged under 10ppg as 18 yr olds. There are of course exceptions with the studs like Wemby and Luka.
remi_222
Pro Prospect
Posts: 980
And1: 719
Joined: May 09, 2012
Location: Paris
   

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#104 » by remi_222 » Tue Apr 9, 2024 11:19 pm

;ab_channel=EuroCup
JustBuzzin
RealGM
Posts: 16,089
And1: 13,650
Joined: Jun 10, 2023
 

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#105 » by JustBuzzin » Mon Apr 29, 2024 5:15 am

Is this kid a legit 6'10?

He gives me MPJ vibes. I feel like he could be a pretty good 3rd option but I don't see star.

If he is a legit 6'10 that would make me a lot more comfy with him as the #1 pick. That length could be huge for his defensive potential. He looks like a legit SF with his movements.
coutournant
Junior
Posts: 357
And1: 115
Joined: Jun 11, 2012

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#106 » by coutournant » Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:34 am

He's listed between 2m05 and 2m07 which is between 6'9 and 6'10. He looks tall on the court despite being skinny. May be still growing, but he's a legit SF for sure. He's not strong enough for the paint, not quick enough to play as a guard.
Good clean all around game yesterday against Paris : 18pt at 5/5 (2/2 at 3FG and 6/6 FT) 3rb 2stl 1ast 1blk in 23 minutes.
He didn't lost his focus despite hitting the wall few weeks ago. I don't think any draft prospect has played as many games as him this year. There is some fatigue and it's normal but his season is still great.

He's a team player, very good three point shooter with great IQ and fundamentals, very good defender and underrated athlete but I don't see him as the #1 pick.

His fellow countryman Tidjane Salaun is almost as good as him, and has higher ceiling too me. They have the same height and 3 point accuracy but Tidjane is stronger and more athletic with better confidence. He was only playing in youth division last year, and has been voted as the best young player in BCL (Basketball Champions League in Europe) this year. His improvement and upside are huge

I would draft both of them in the top 5
JustBuzzin
RealGM
Posts: 16,089
And1: 13,650
Joined: Jun 10, 2023
 

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#107 » by JustBuzzin » Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:00 pm

I think he would be 3rd on my list for Charlotte to draft.

Right now my top 3 are Sarr/Castle/Risacher
User avatar
swyftdahoe
Senior
Posts: 682
And1: 666
Joined: Jan 14, 2011
       

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#108 » by swyftdahoe » Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:14 pm

He seems so upright all of the time lol. Just a little observation.
User avatar
Morse Code
Head Coach
Posts: 6,520
And1: 8,530
Joined: May 20, 2011
Location: Halifax
     

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#109 » by Morse Code » Wed May 1, 2024 7:25 pm

I prefer Salaun

Sent from my LG-H873 using RealGM Forums mobile app
User avatar
babyjax13
RealGM
Posts: 35,010
And1: 17,525
Joined: Jul 02, 2006
Location: Occupied Los Angeles
     

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#110 » by babyjax13 » Wed May 1, 2024 8:24 pm

swyftdahoe wrote:He seems so upright all of the time lol. Just a little observation.

Lots of players are like that and their stance gets fixed in the NBA. As a Jazz fan, one of the most egregious was Gordon Hayward.
Image

JazzMatt13 wrote:just because I think aliens probably have to do with JFK, doesn't mean my theory that Jazz will never get Wiggins, isn't true.

JColl
JustBuzzin
RealGM
Posts: 16,089
And1: 13,650
Joined: Jun 10, 2023
 

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#111 » by JustBuzzin » Thu May 2, 2024 2:30 am

Morse Code wrote:I prefer Salaun

Sent from my LG-H873 using RealGM Forums mobile app

So im guessing you have Salaun rated pretty high on your board? Most have viewed Risacher as the best wing in this draft.
BlazersBroncos
RealGM
Posts: 12,334
And1: 9,879
Joined: Oct 27, 2016

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#112 » by BlazersBroncos » Thu May 2, 2024 3:45 pm

I think Risacher and Salaun are comparable talents but I dont think Salaun has the mobility to be a SF.

Risacher as a true 6'9 full time SF is what really gives him alot of his draft value IMO. Those type of player archetypes are in huge demand.
Chi town
RealGM
Posts: 29,066
And1: 8,941
Joined: Aug 10, 2004

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#113 » by Chi town » Sat May 4, 2024 1:47 am

BlazersBroncos wrote:I think Risacher and Salaun are comparable talents but I dont think Salaun has the mobility to be a SF.

Risacher as a true 6'9 full time SF is what really gives him alot of his draft value IMO. Those type of player archetypes are in huge demand.


I agree. I don’t think Salaun can play SF. But I think he will be able to play C.

I think Tristan Da Silva will be better than both of them. 6’9 Franz Lite with a much better 3 ball.
JustBuzzin
RealGM
Posts: 16,089
And1: 13,650
Joined: Jun 10, 2023
 

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#114 » by JustBuzzin » Sat May 4, 2024 5:00 am

Chi town wrote:
BlazersBroncos wrote:I think Risacher and Salaun are comparable talents but I dont think Salaun has the mobility to be a SF.

Risacher as a true 6'9 full time SF is what really gives him alot of his draft value IMO. Those type of player archetypes are in huge demand.


I agree. I don’t think Salaun can play SF. But I think he will be able to play C.

I think Tristan Da Silva will be better than both of them. 6’9 Franz Lite with a much better 3 ball.

Wait is Da Silva the best wing on your board?
User avatar
Mr Peanut
Analyst
Posts: 3,305
And1: 3,869
Joined: Jan 29, 2012
Location: New Zealand
 

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#115 » by Mr Peanut » Sat May 4, 2024 11:29 am

Chi town wrote:
BlazersBroncos wrote:I think Risacher and Salaun are comparable talents but I dont think Salaun has the mobility to be a SF.

Risacher as a true 6'9 full time SF is what really gives him alot of his draft value IMO. Those type of player archetypes are in huge demand.


I agree. I don’t think Salaun can play SF. But I think he will be able to play C.

I think Tristan Da Silva will be better than both of them. 6’9 Franz Lite with a much better 3 ball.


Da Silva was averaging 2.7 points per game in the NCAA at the same age that Risacher and Salaun are producing their current numbers in a professional league.
Chi town
RealGM
Posts: 29,066
And1: 8,941
Joined: Aug 10, 2004

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#116 » by Chi town » Sat May 4, 2024 2:59 pm

Mr Peanut wrote:
Chi town wrote:
BlazersBroncos wrote:I think Risacher and Salaun are comparable talents but I dont think Salaun has the mobility to be a SF.

Risacher as a true 6'9 full time SF is what really gives him alot of his draft value IMO. Those type of player archetypes are in huge demand.


I agree. I don’t think Salaun can play SF. But I think he will be able to play C.

I think Tristan Da Silva will be better than both of them. 6’9 Franz Lite with a much better 3 ball.


Da Silva was averaging 2.7 points per game in the NCAA at the same age that Risacher and Salaun are producing their current numbers in a professional league.


He has come a long way. Think he has a long way to go and due to his progression will get close to getting there. Tighten his handle and shore up his shot and he could be a deadly high volume 3pt shooter and solid playmaker. He’s already excellent cutting to the hoop. He needs to add some strength to the body as well.

It’s more body type and game. Salaun is stiff. No handle or wiggle. Straight line. Think he could be a game changing defender though.

Risacher just hasn’t shown enough of a game. Very little in his bag. Smart effective player but doesn’t do enough. I like Matas more. He has a higher ceiling but probably a lower floor.
Chi town
RealGM
Posts: 29,066
And1: 8,941
Joined: Aug 10, 2004

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#117 » by Chi town » Sat May 4, 2024 3:01 pm

JustBuzzin wrote:
Chi town wrote:
BlazersBroncos wrote:I think Risacher and Salaun are comparable talents but I dont think Salaun has the mobility to be a SF.

Risacher as a true 6'9 full time SF is what really gives him alot of his draft value IMO. Those type of player archetypes are in huge demand.


I agree. I don’t think Salaun can play SF. But I think he will be able to play C.

I think Tristan Da Silva will be better than both of them. 6’9 Franz Lite with a much better 3 ball.

Wait is Da Silva the best wing on your board?


I see him adding weight and being a 4/3.

I like Matas and Knecht more. My Bulls pick 11th. I’d take TDS there.
User avatar
Mr Peanut
Analyst
Posts: 3,305
And1: 3,869
Joined: Jan 29, 2012
Location: New Zealand
 

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#118 » by Mr Peanut » Sun May 5, 2024 1:30 am

Chi town wrote:
Mr Peanut wrote:
Chi town wrote:
I agree. I don’t think Salaun can play SF. But I think he will be able to play C.

I think Tristan Da Silva will be better than both of them. 6’9 Franz Lite with a much better 3 ball.


Da Silva was averaging 2.7 points per game in the NCAA at the same age that Risacher and Salaun are producing their current numbers in a professional league.


He has come a long way. Think he has a long way to go and due to his progression will get close to getting there. Tighten his handle and shore up his shot and he could be a deadly high volume 3pt shooter and solid playmaker. He’s already excellent cutting to the hoop. He needs to add some strength to the body as well.

It’s more body type and game. Salaun is stiff. No handle or wiggle. Straight line. Think he could be a game changing defender though.

Risacher just hasn’t shown enough of a game. Very little in his bag. Smart effective player but doesn’t do enough. I like Matas more. He has a higher ceiling but probably a lower floor.


Agree that his college stats suggest improvement across his four years there. But important to be mindful of the fact that he's coming into the league as a 23 year old, and while there may be some development beyond that it will likely be to a lesser degree than players like Risacher and Salaun coming into the league at age 19.
Chi town
RealGM
Posts: 29,066
And1: 8,941
Joined: Aug 10, 2004

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#119 » by Chi town » Sun May 5, 2024 1:48 am

Mr Peanut wrote:
Chi town wrote:
Mr Peanut wrote:
Da Silva was averaging 2.7 points per game in the NCAA at the same age that Risacher and Salaun are producing their current numbers in a professional league.


He has come a long way. Think he has a long way to go and due to his progression will get close to getting there. Tighten his handle and shore up his shot and he could be a deadly high volume 3pt shooter and solid playmaker. He’s already excellent cutting to the hoop. He needs to add some strength to the body as well.

It’s more body type and game. Salaun is stiff. No handle or wiggle. Straight line. Think he could be a game changing defender though.

Risacher just hasn’t shown enough of a game. Very little in his bag. Smart effective player but doesn’t do enough. I like Matas more. He has a higher ceiling but probably a lower floor.


Agree that his college stats suggest improvement across his four years there. But important to be mindful of the fact that he's coming into the league as a 23 year old, and while there may be some development beyond that it will likely be to a lesser degree than players like Risacher and Salaun coming into the league at age 19.


Of course. We also know age doesn’t automatically mean improvement. See Bronny.
EmpireFalls
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,087
And1: 8,321
Joined: Jun 16, 2015
   

Re: Zaccharie Risacher 

Post#120 » by EmpireFalls » Thu May 16, 2024 6:39 pm

Watching full game this afternoon, JL Bourg playing Nanterre in the French playoffs. He’s actually doing well, 2-2 on triples, nice run out bucket for another. Not a focal part of the offense but decent.

Bourg’s shot creation process sucks imo. It’s hard to really evaluate him from his JL Bourg games that well

Return to NBA Draft