What position does Rui Hachimura play?

Last Modified Apr 25, 2025 23:27 GMT
Rui Hachimura Playing Position
Rui Hachimura. Source: Getty Images

Rui Hachimura is a professional Japanese basketball power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. The Washington Wizards selected him as the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. In his rookie season he had reportedly scored 649 points, grabbed 294 rebounds and had 87 assists per game. Hachimura stayed with the Wizards for three years before signing with the Lakers midseason for the 2022-23 NBA season. As of April 26, 2025, he had played 59 games with the Washington Wizards in the 2024-25 season, averaging 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. In 2023, Hachimura joined the Lakers. He also won the NBA Cup Champions with the Lakers in 2023.

Hachimura initially decided to go play for the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the US. He then realized that he would have to take a different approach than most players. He made his debut for Gonzaga in November 2016 but got very little playtime. Hachimura was considered to be one of the elite international players joining the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Rui Hachimura's playing position

Rui Hachimura plays as a power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, as per NBA's official website. Born in Toyama, Japan, Rui Hachimura is a Japanese International who showed his abilities on the court from an early age. He began his basketball journey in high school in Japan and continued it to the professional stage.

Rui Hachimura's jersey number

Rui Hachimura wears the number 28 playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, as of April 2025. He wears jersey number 8 for the Japan's senior men national basketball team. Standing at 6 ft 8 inches, Hachimura is one of the brightest young stars in the league. (via NBA's official website)

FAQs on Rui Hachimura

A. Rui Hachimura father’s name is Zakari Jabil, he is of Beninese heritage.

A. Rui Hachimura represents Japan internationally.

A. Hachimura is a forward standing at 6 ft 8 inches with a weight of 230 lbs.

A. His current residence is in Los Angeles. The star bought a mansion there recently and is said to live with his girlfriend.

A. Hachimura’s career in college was with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. He had no other transfers during the time.

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