Rui Hachimura, born February 8, 1998, is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Standing at 6’8″, he excels at both small forward and power forward positions. Hachimura gained prominence playing for Gonzaga University before being selected 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2019 NBA Draft. His versatile scoring, athleticism, and defensive abilities earned him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020. A key figure for Japan’s national team, Hachimura is known for his international impact, strong work ethic, and poised on-court demeanor.
Full Name: Rui Hachimura
Date of Birth: February 8, 1998
Age: 26 years old
Place of Birth: Toyama, Japan
Nationality: Japanese
Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight: 230 lb (104 kg)
Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
Team: Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)
Languages Spoken: Japanese, English
| Season | Team | Games Played (G) | Points Per Game (PTS) |
| 2019-20 | WAS | 48 | 13.5 |
| 2020-21 | WAS | 57 | 13.8 |
| 2021-22 | WAS | 42 | 11.3 |
| 2022-23 (TOT) | WAS/LAL | 63 | 11.2 |
| 2022-23 (WAS) | WAS | 30 | 13.0 |
| 2022-23 (LAL) | LAL | 33 | 9.6 |
| 2023-24 | LAL | 68 | 13.6 |
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