The San Antonio Spurs’ offseason has already begun, but the action doesn’t truly get underway until the NBA Draft. With two top-10 picks, the Spurs have a chance to truly shape their future. No Ceilings’ latest mock draft projects them to land Frenchman Zaccharie Risacher with the fourth pick.
“The biggest gripes with Zaccharie Risacher’s game have been his shooting versatility and lack of offensive creation,” they wrote. “With the San Antonio Spurs, though, those would quickly be masked over. From day one, Risacher could be put in a simplified role that perfectly elevates his strengths and allows him to contribute to winning basketball. Risacher has terrific physical tools that make him a menace on defense. Risacher can not only guard nearly anyone on the perimeter, but he is also an incredibly reliable team defender.
“Pairing his length, athleticism, and defensive prowess with Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell is very exciting. Offensively, Risacher’s game is very limited. He’s a terror in transition and proved all season to be a highly reliable spot up shooter. He has shown flashes of fun on-ball creation, but he’ll likely rarely be put in a position to do that anyway. Instead, he can maximize his off-ball movement and scoring by being a reliable cutter and spot-up shooter playing off Wembanyama’s gravity.”
Two Frenchmen leading the way in San Antonio? Maybe. Just maybe.
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