Last Updated on November 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed profile of Rui Hachimura:
- Full Name: Rui Hachimura
- Nationality: Japanese
- Age: Born February 8, 1998
- Hometown: Toyama, Japan
- Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
- Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Number: #8 (NBA), previously wore #21
- Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
- High School: Meisei High School, Sendai, Japan
- College: Gonzaga University
- NBA Draft: Selected 9th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards
- Teams Played For:
- Washington Wizards (2019–2023)
- Los Angeles Lakers (2023–Present)
- Championship Rings: No NBA Championships as of 2024
- Kids: No known children
- Siblings: Two younger siblings; his brother, Allen Hachimura, also plays basketball
Rui Hachimura is notable for being one of the first Japanese players to have a significant impact in the NBA, known for his athleticism and versatility on the court.