2024 NBA Draft Prospect: Zaccharie Risacher
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2024 NBA Draft Prospect: Zaccharie Risacher
Just spent half an hour watching him on YouTube. I like the kid.
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
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I do think his skill set is among the best overall coming into this draft. Have no idea how well it translates to NBA level, but like most of these kids, it will take time to mature and max out potential. I could see him fitting in nicely beside our core. But…I want to know where his head and heart are at. How determined is he to achieve greatness? What is his work ethic? The last person I want here is another French dude who brings lassie fare effort. Per Bleacher Report:
STRENGTHS
Shotmaking/perimeter scoring
Risacher is shooting over 40 percent from three this season and is a consistent shooter, especially off the catch. He has a quick, high release with little load time. He's also shooting well sprinting hard off screens and curling into shots.
He'll occasionally hit a pull-up or step-back, and while he isn't as efficient converting off self-creation, it's clearly a shot in his bag that's improvable with more reps.
Runner game
Though Risacher isn't the most advanced ball-handler, he will get run off the three-point line because of his accuracy. He's also demonstrated a comfort level making one-foot runners in the lane, which is an important shot for a scorer who won't be a major ball-screen or isolation threat early.
Defensive upside
Between Risacher's point-of-attack defense, versatility and court coverage, he has the chance to be a highly effective defender with his positional size, length and foot speed.
WEAKNESSES
Creation
The game and teammates too often dictate Risacher's level of involvement, as opposed to him being able to take more control. Part of that is related to his current role, but even when he does get a chance to create, his handle seems vulnerable and limiting in the half court's tighter windows.
Most of the self-creation he flashes results in lower-percentage jumpers. He doesn't get to the free-throw line often. And he averages fewer than 1.0 assists per game, a scary number for his position.
Free throws
With improved shooting the key reason behind Risacher's resurgence toward the top of draft boards, it's somewhat worrisome to see that he makes only 69.4 percent of his free throws.
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I soured on him after watching more and more footage. Just see him maxing out as a capable role player with a middling motor. Don't quite see the reason for the love from some draftniks. Nothing pops with him. Maybe in a few years he makes for an OK third wheel but that's not what I'm shooting for if I'm picking top 3/4.
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He is the equivalent of hitting it middle of the fairway and/or choking up on the bat and trying to get a single or double
The issue is, trying to do that can be a much bigger risk than you might think at the time. There isn’t really “safe” in the modern NBA anymore, imo.
The issue is, trying to do that can be a much bigger risk than you might think at the time. There isn’t really “safe” in the modern NBA anymore, imo.
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Very high bust potential to me. https://nbadraft.theringer.com/mock-draft
Seems like a streaky shooter than can't create his own shot.
After making nearly half of his 3s in his first 34 games this season, Risacher has made only 24.5 percent in the 14 since. It’s possible that his hot streak was nothing more than that. In his first three years playing pro, he made only 32 percent of his 3s, so his recent percentage is a lot closer to his historic norm. In all four pro seasons, he's also made only 71.1 percent of his free throws. And Synergy says he also makes just 29.4 percent of his dribble jumpers and only 40 percent of his floaters. So it’s not like he has a particularly soft touch from that range. Regardless, it’s easy to see a squad like the Bulls, who once took a swing on Patrick Williams, try to do the same thing with a potential 3-and-D guy like Risacher.
Seems like a streaky shooter than can't create his own shot.
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All Hornets pod with plow did a good segment on him recently. Check it out.
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Definitely take him if he falls. I just can't see Detriot passing on him
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He has 25 pts, 4th quarter just now starting.
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JMAC3 wrote:He has 25 pts, 4th quarter just now starting.
Is he creating off the dribble?
From what I have seen of his highlights he gets most of his buckets off of screens and catch n shoot. He also is very good at cutting to the rim for the dunk/layup.
He's 3rd on my board as a 3&D type prospect. He can fit on any team so that is a plus.
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Rockets and pistons could really use his skillset. I can't see any way he drops to six.
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He is lightyears ahead of Holland. Stiff, but still looks like MPJ on the court
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I personally think he is one of the few prospects in the top 6 that doesn't have high bust potential. High floor decently high ceiling to me. Too bad be gone by our pick.
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Sounds like he is going #1 or #2 because Wizards are taking whichever falls out of him and Sarr.
Makes sense dude has been really good in the French League Playoffs. Games of 28, 21 and 17 in the last week and been picking up his rebounding. Think his abilities are being undersold as an 18 yr old playing on a potential title team in the LNB, he has played his role on a winning team, but at the same time has become their go-to-guy. Lead them in scoring in the Eurocup and looks to be doing it again in the biggest games of his season. Probably has surpassed Sarr on my board tbh but sadly won't sniff pick 6.
Makes sense dude has been really good in the French League Playoffs. Games of 28, 21 and 17 in the last week and been picking up his rebounding. Think his abilities are being undersold as an 18 yr old playing on a potential title team in the LNB, he has played his role on a winning team, but at the same time has become their go-to-guy. Lead them in scoring in the Eurocup and looks to be doing it again in the biggest games of his season. Probably has surpassed Sarr on my board tbh but sadly won't sniff pick 6.
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He had 8 points today on 3/10 shooting.
I like him simply because he's 6'9 and can shoot. His defense can be improved. If nothing else we know we are getting a 3&D wing. I don't think he will be considered a bust because of his skillset.
Hard to see him falling to #6 though.
I like him simply because he's 6'9 and can shoot. His defense can be improved. If nothing else we know we are getting a 3&D wing. I don't think he will be considered a bust because of his skillset.
Hard to see him falling to #6 though.
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Is he worth a trade-up?
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No chance. To me, his ceiling is Porter Jr. A good player but not All-Star level.
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He's not going outside the top 3. Not in this draft. His floor is a legit 3 and D and his ceiling is a 3 or 4 time all star. You take that in this draft.
Edit: or really any draft lol
Edit: or really any draft lol
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
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Rays Pompadour wrote:Is he worth a trade-up?
Too much uncertainty in this draft for anyone to be worth a trade-up, imo. I can talk myself into and out of the entire top 10. We should just stay put at our slot, pick our favorite guy and hope our lotto ticket hits.
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...The closest comps in my database are
Ziaire Williams, Johnny Furphy, Matas Buzelis, Jake Layman, Joe Ingles, Omri Casspi, Bobi Klintman, Steve Novak, Matthew Mayer, Tristan Da Silva
Parameters:
Height: 6'7.5-6-9.5
Weight: 185-218
Wingspan: 6'8-6'11
Note: There are other names (total 24)
Ziaire Williams, Johnny Furphy, Matas Buzelis, Jake Layman, Joe Ingles, Omri Casspi, Bobi Klintman, Steve Novak, Matthew Mayer, Tristan Da Silva
Parameters:
Height: 6'7.5-6-9.5
Weight: 185-218
Wingspan: 6'8-6'11
Note: There are other names (total 24)