Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher still has a high belief in himself as an NBA player. This is despite coming off a season that Risacher called "frustrating".

"It was a pretty frustrating season because the playing time I got just kept decreasing," Risacher said.

The former first overall pick said that he was confused by the decrease in his playing time, because communication wasn't always clear with the coaching staff. Risacher went from starting to barely playing by the time the Hawks fell in the first round of the playoffs.

Instead of getting down, Risacher said he's focusing on himself and his future in the NBA.

"I had to concentrate more on myself, make sure I kept moving forward despite the adversity," Risacher said. "I belong on an NBA court. There’s no doubt about that. I have confidence in myself."