Zaccharie Risacher’s flashes aren’t enough to hand him a Mavericks starting role

Writer Will Miller argues that Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May should not start 21-year-old Zaccharie Risacher for the upcoming regular-season opener against the Houston Rockets. Despite Risacher starting throughout the preseason, the writer states that his inconsistent production, average outside shooting, and defensive limitations show he is not yet ready for a starting role.

The article contends that Dallas should instead start Max Christie at shooting guard alongside Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington. While Miller acknowledges Risacher remains a key part of the Mavericks' young core following his acquisition for Ryan Nembhard and a second-round pick, he views Christie's perimeter defense and outside shooting as the more reliable option.