Mavericks’ new offense should give Zaccharie Risacher an edge to start

Austin McGee argues that Zaccharie Risacher holds an inside track to claim the Dallas Mavericks' starting shooting guard position under new head coach Dusty May. Although May stated the starting lineup remains unsettled, Risacher's 6-foot-8 frame and shooting ability fit the size and length preferences shared by both May and team president Masai Ujiri.

The writer notes that May wants Dallas to play at a top-five pace and excel in transition, an area where Risacher showed promise during his rookie season. Teammate Cooper Flagg has already praised Risacher's conditioning and athleticism during training camp, which McGee believes gives him an advantage over Max Christie.