Just drafted in first position by the Hawks, Zacharie Risacher might not arrive alone in Georgia. His personal trainer, Anthony Brossard, could join the franchise staff.
The Zaccharie Risacher – Anthony Broussard duo is a tandem that has not been apart for two years. Already at ASVEL, the two worked together. Brossard then followed Risacher when he joined Bourg-en-Bresse last season. Will he cross the Atlantic at the same time as his foal? According to our colleague Théo Quintard from Basket USA, the answer is positive. Negotiations are reportedly underway with the Hawks so that Brossard can continue to work with Risacher in Atlanta. News that delights the recent number one of Draft.
“I would like him to accompany me to Atlanta as he did in Bourg-en-Bresse. We created something good that allowed me to evolve quickly while maintaining my work ethic as the matches continued.”
While he already has to get used to a new country, a new team and the pressure of his number one status, Zaccharie Risacher could certainly benefit from the presence of Anthony Brossard on a daily basis. A coach he knows by heart, in whom he has full confidence. A familiar face in the middle of a new world for the former JL Bourg talent.
This type of practice is in any case nothing new since last year, Victor Wembanyama had already brought his personal trainer to the Spurs. At the Hawks, Risacher should also find another French-speaking face since Bryan George (formerly of ASVEL in particular) has already been part of Quin Snyder’s staff for a year.
Source text: BeBasket / Basketball USA
