Who are Rui Hachimura's Parents?

Last Modified Apr 19, 2025 20:37 GMT
Rui Hachimura Parents
Rui Hachimura during a Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers match

Rui Hachimura is a professional Japanese basketball player who plays in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers as of April 2025. Hachimura was born on February 8, 1998, in Toyama, Japan. In his childhood, he used to play both basketball and baseball as a catcher and a pitcher. He played basketball in Japan throughout his high school years and for the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the United States. He also represented Japan in the 2013 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship in Iran. Despite initially wanting to skip, he is now a member of the Japan National Basketball Team and most recently played for Japan in the Paris 2024 Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament.

Hachimura was drafted as the 9th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards. After playing three seasons, he joined the Lakers midseason in his fourth NBA season. As of April 15, 2025, he has averaged 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 337 NBA regular-season games.

Rui Hachimura’s Parents

Rui Hachimura’s parents are Makiko Hachimura and Zakari Jabil.

Who is Rui Hachimura’s mother?

Rui Hachimura’s mother is Makiko Hachimura. She is from Japan. He got his first and last name from her side of the family.

Who is Rui Hachimura’s father?

Zakari Jabil is Rui Hachimura’s father. He is from Benin, a country in West Africa.

What nationality are Rui Hachimura’s parents?

Rui Hachimura’s parents have different nationalities. His father, Zakil Jabari, is from Benin and is therefore Beninese by nationality, as per People. On the other hand, his mother, Makiko Hachimura, is from Japan and Japanese by nationality as per People.

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FAQs on Rui Hachimura

A. Rui Hachimura is Japanese by nationality.

A. Rui Hachimura is currently 27 years old as of April 2025.

A. Rui Hachimura has two siblings.

A. Rui Hachimura plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA as of April 2025.

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