By Pierre-Andréa Fraile | Sports journalist
Beaten this Tuesday by the Magic, Zaccharie Risacher still remains in the race to participate in the playoffs with the Hawks. He also always claims to the title of Rookie of the year and was able to estimate his chances thanks to an unequivocal first return.
For his first postseason match, he undoubtedly hoped to know better fortune. On the road this Tuesday in Orlando as part of the Play-In Tournament, Zaccharie Risacher could not avoid the heavy defeat of the Hawks (95-120). On the contrary, he in a way contributed to this rout via his clumsiness to shooting (2/10, 1/5 to 3 points, 7 points registered), but can still keep hope for the following.
First overview of the Roy's results, Zaccharie Risacher distant
Certainly in difficulty in recent hours, Risacher can always dream of playing the playoffs for its first season in the NBA. While waiting to know that he will play his qualification on Friday, he has already been able to take note of the first votes made public concerning … the rookie trophy of the year. Jeff Garcia de Kens 5 indeed relayed them on X And commented on the case of the young French winger:
Looks like Stephon Castle may not be the unanimous Rookie of the year Award winner, #parwa fans… Bontemps voted for Risacher… #nba #sanantonio #gospursgo (via @Croestfire ) pic.twitter.com/qL7QsEosZS
– Jeffgspurskens5 (@jeffgspurszone) April 15, 2025
Jeff Garcia : It looks like Stephon Castle did not leave to be elected rookie of the year unanimously … Bontemps voted for Zaccharie Risacher …
Indeed, Like another influential ESPN journalistTim Bontemps, according to him, would have directed his voting towards the tricolor international. What prevent his great rival, Stephon Castle, from claiming a rookie status of the unanimous year.
Note that another voter, namely Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune, snubbed the back of the Spurs. On the other hand, it was the rookie of the Jaylen Wells Grizzlies that he rewarded, not Zacch. Be that as it may, Castle has so far won the majority of the votes and seems to be off to inherit the trophy in a few days/weeks. The time is therefore not for panic for fans of San Antonio:
@Myles5x : No problem, at this rate there will not be a photo in terms of the end result.
@the_mical : Castle had everything to lose in this race and I am happy that he receives so many votes. That said, Risacher really ended the season and the stats of stats like Bontemps enjoy players like him. I don't hold it against him. Castle remains a crack and the rookie of the year, period!
While waiting to know all the votes linked to the rookie of the year, Zaccharie Risacher seems to be gone to finish in second place in this race. He can already congratulate himself on having been able to rally to his cause an expert such as Tim Bontemps.
