Photos: NBA debut for Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher

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Photos: NBA debut for Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher

The No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft played in his first NBA regular-season game Wednesday against the Nets at State Farm Arena.

Fans got their first look at Zaccharie Risacher -- the top pick in the 2024 draft -- in a regular-season NBA game Wednesday as the Hawks hosted the Nets at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Zaccharie Risacher slams in two of his seven points during the Hawks' 120-116 victory. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Zaccharie Risacher played 19 minutes in Wednesday's game. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a shot against Brooklyn forward Noah Clowney (21) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) blocks a shot attempt by Brooklyn forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a three-point shot during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. This was Risacher’s first regular season game. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. This was Risacher’s first regular season game. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a shot against Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. This was Risacher’s first regular season game. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a shot against Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. This was Risacher’s first regular season game. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a three-point shot during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. This was Risacher’s first regular season game. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) guards Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. This was Risacher’s first regular season game. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher is introduced before the Hawks’ season opener against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. This was Risacher’s first regular season game. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Fans got their first look at Zaccharie Risacher -- the top pick in the 2024 draft -- in a regular-season NBA game Wednesday as the Hawks hosted the Nets at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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