Atlanta Hawks secure No. 1 NBA draft pick for first time in 50 years: Here are their best options

The Atlanta Hawks made history by winning the NBA Draft Lottery for the time since it began in 1985. Entering the draft lottery, the Hawks were expected to pick 10th and held a 3% chance of receiving the top overall pick.& Luck was on the Hawks side as they were able to jump ahead of several teams that finished with worse records.& It’s the first time the Atlanta Hawks selected No. 1 since 1975 when the team drafted David Thompson who never played with the team after choosing to sign with the American Basketball Association.& Although the NBA Draft can allow a team to change its trajectory, this year’s draft does not feature a consensus No. 1 player.& Here are the Hawks best options.& & Alex Sarr Draft Alexis Sarr:& Although Sarr isn’t a generational talent like his fellow Frenchmen Victor Wembanyama, he’s the standout favorite in this year’s draft class. Standing at 7-foot-1 with a 7-foot-5 wingspan, Sarr has the skills of a forward while in the body of a center. While playing with the G League Ignite, Sarr averaged 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and six blocks.& Draft Zaccharie Risacher:& Another Frenchmen, Risacher is a 6-10 forward who’s an...