Rui Hachimura is a professional Japanese basketball power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025 NBA season. He attended Meisei High School in Toyoma, Japan, where he began his basketball journey. After winning back-to-back high school tournaments, Hachimura was invited to play in the 2015 Jordan Brand Classic game. He impressed several college recruiters and eventually signed a National Letter of Intent to enroll at Gonzaga University in 2016. (via Japan Times)
During his junior season, Hachimura averaged 19.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists and received the WCC Player of the Year and Second-team All-American honors, as per Gonzaga Bulldogs' official website. After forgoing his senior season, Rui declared for the 2019 NBA Draft was drafted ninth overall by the Washington Wizards. After spending three and a half seasons with the Wizards, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in January 2023. As of April 2025, Hachimura is averaging 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists, as per Basketball Reference.
Rui Hachimura's wingspan
Rui Hachimura’s wingspan measures around 7 feet 2 inches (218 cm), as per 2K Ratings' official website.
Rui Hachimura's weight
Rui Hachimura weighs 104 kg or 230 pounds, as per NBA's official website.
Rui Hachimura's height
Rui Hachimura is 6 feet 8 inches (203cm) tall, as per NBA's official website.
Rui Hachimura's age
Rui Hachimura was born on February 8, 1998, in Toyama, Japan. He is 27 years old, as of April 2025.
FAQs on Rui Hachimura
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A. Rui Hachimura serves as a power forward for his teams.
