 And here's what you need to know. In the first round of the NBA draft, the Atlanta Hawks, with the first selection, selected Zachary Rissachet out of France. Second straight year, the number one overall pick has come from France. Victor won by Al Alastair by the Spurs. The number two pick for the Washington Wizards, also from France, that was Alex Saar. There were three French players taken to the top ten for France.