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In addition to the selection of Zaccharie Risacher as the 1st pick, the 2024 Draft has put Bronny James in the spotlight, chosen in 55th position by the Lakers. The two young prospects have just been the subject of a rapprochement that is creating a buzz.

Although they were members of the same draft class, they were nevertheless selected 24 hours apart.

Thus, while Zaccharie Risacher was chosen first by the Hawks on June 26, Bronny James had to wait until the next day and the second round of the ceremony to land with the Lakers as the 55th pick.

Rather different destinies, therefore, but which have just been put in parallel.

Zaccharie Risacher unfairly snubbed compared to Bronny?

Normally, the first draft picks quite logically monopolize the attention of the media and observers in the days following their arrival in the league.

However, Risacher’s name resonates relatively little across the Atlantic at the moment, unlike Bronny’s, who finds himself at the heart of a heated debate .

In any case, this has led to the birth of a viral graphic comparison between the two rookies:

As you will have understood, this drawing tends to denounce the media coverage received by Bronny, much greater than that of Risacher despite a much less prestigious status.

Enough to somewhat refute the rant about French prospects that had been made in the US a few weeks earlier.

For Internet users, all this could in any case be to the benefit of the French international:

At least it takes ALL the pressure off the other rookies.🤷🏾‍♂️

All good for Zach…stay focused on the other good-for-nothing👀

While the name Bronny James continues to fuel discussions in the United States, that of Zaccharie Risacher would go almost unnoticed. It remains to be seen whether this will prove beneficial to the great French hope once on the NBA courts.