While waiting for his first official steps in the NBA, Zaccharie Risacher made a remarkable preseason debut with the Hawks. This has obviously caused a lot of discussion in France, but less so in the United States, which annoyed one American journalist.

If the Summer League can be compared to a simple warm-up, then the NBA preseason will serve as a much more thorough warm-up, or even a way to start. Therefore, it is better to shine in the later stages.

This is beneficial for Zaccharie Risacher, who has seemed much more energetic in recent hours than he did three months ago with the Hawks.

Relatively shy and not really in tune with his shooting ability, the young French winger did not leave a good impression in the summer league.

However, on Tuesday this week, a completely different player shook the State Farm Arena floor with his talent. A change that was also fully felt in the reactions his performance generated.

Is Zaccharie Risacher Still Unfairly Underrated in the NBA?

As a dedicated spectator of Risacher’s fine game, Trae Young needed nothing more to be excited about. Like many Internet users, he was impressed by his ability… and somewhat disappointed with the media treatment he was able to receive.

This is the case of American journalist Bradeaux, for example, who was angry with the giants ESPN and SportsCenter:

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Bradeaux: The most despised #1 pick in NBA history recently lost his first pre-season game and he was not mentioned by ESPN or SportsCenter once… I hope Risacher proves everyone wrong.

It is true that no media has mentioned the Frenchman’s performance, at least on social media.

Unfortunately, this would confirm the status that Bradeaux has given him here, namely the most despised #1 Draft pick in recent years. An unfortunate trend that was observed in a recent survey of GMs in the league. However, the host of the Bradeaux&Will Show still made sure to protect his body and the soul of Atlanta’s rookie on X:

@Cawabunga_85: If this stat line is a “hit” 🤦

Bradeaux: For 22 minutes, that’s a great stat line.

@Donnie_esp: Ant is even more despised

Bradeaux: I don’t think so. Risacher didn’t even appear on billboards or any posters during Summer League. The league’s marketing department doesn’t care about him.

Despite his stellar performance against the Pacers, Zaccharie Risacher has once again been shunned by some of the major media outlets that cover the NBA.

A phenomenon that may not bother him, a man who seems comfortable staying out of the spotlight.