Hawks introduce Risacher and Djurišič to Atlanta

Atlanta Hawks General Manager, Landry Fields, alongside the two Rookies from left to right Zaccharie Risacher and Nikola Djurišič during the jersey ceremony. Photo by Kynnedi S. Jackson/The Atlanta Voice A press conference was held to introduce the Atlanta Hawks latest additions by way of the draft, Zaccharie Risacher and Nikola Djurišič. The city of Atlanta is already buzzing with anticipation for its first-round draft pick, Zaccharie Risacher. When speaking with Risacher he tells of the moment he found out he had been drafted. “It was special…I’m just excited to be with the hawks right now.”& In the Risacher household, sports is not just a competition, but instead a way of life used to hold them together. Basketball, in particular, holds a special place, holding deeply with Stéphane Risacher, a former professional player in France and also father of Zaccharie.& Stéphane Risacher, former French Basketball player and father of the first round draft pick Zaccharie Risacher reliving press moments as he answers questions about his past career and his son’s future career. Photo by Kynnedi S. Jackson/The Atlanta Voice “For us, sports, especially basketball, has always been more than just a game,” shares Stéphane Risacher. “It’s been a way to...