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Rui Hachimura (Japanese: 八村 塁, Hepburn: Hachimura Rui, born February 8, 1998) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs and has played for the Japan national team.
NBA and Japan superstar Rui Hachimura opens up on being a shy mixed race kid who "was always hiding from people" and how basketball helped him love himself: "It's really good to be who I am. I'm unique"
- Ken Browne
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- February 8, 1998
2023-24 season stats. View the profile of Los Angeles Lakers Power Forward Rui Hachimura on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Feb 8, 1998 · Hachimura recorded 30 points (11-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 loss to the Timberwolves. Awards and Honors 1...
Oct 3, 2019 · Learn about the first Japanese-born player selected in the first round of the NBA draft, his basketball journey, his national team role and his media attention. Find out his stats, his background, his challenges and his achievements in this profile.
After leading the Bulldogs to the Elite Eight in the 2018-19 season, Hachimura declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. He was picked ninth overall by the Washington Wizards making him the second Japanese-born player to be drafted into the NBA. Despite defensive struggles, the youngster played his part and was named to the second NBA All-Rookie Team.