Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 08/02/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Toyama Prefecture, Japan |
Latest News about Rui Hachimura
15/04/2025
Rui Hachimura finished the 2024-25 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game across 59 appearances. He remained a regular rotation forward for the team during the season.
08/02/2025
Rui Hachimura turned 27 in February 2025 while continuing his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He remained an established contributor on the team’s front line.
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Bio/Wiki
| Rui Hachimura is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays as a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He is the first Japanese-born player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft (9th overall in 2019) and the first Japanese national to play in the NCAA Division I men's tournament. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'8" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 230 lbs |
Personal Life
| Hachimura was born to a Japanese mother and a Beninese father. He is known for his strong connection to both cultures and has represented Japan internationally in basketball. |
Family
| Father | Zakari Jabil |
|---|---|
| Mother | Japanese mother |
| Mother's Name | Makiki |
| Father's Name | Zakari Jabil |
Career
| High School Achievements | Led Meisei High School to three straight All-Japan High School Tournament titles |
|---|---|
| College | Gonzaga Bulldogs (2016-2019); Freshman: limited role; Sophomore: 11.6 PPG, 4.7 RPG; Junior: 19.7 PPG, 6.5 RPG, All-WCC honors, Naismith finalist; WCC Player of the Year (2019); Consensus All-American First Team (2019); Julius Erving Award (2019); Maui Invitational MVP (2019) |
| Professional | Drafted 9th overall by Washington Wizards (2019 NBA Draft); Played for Wizards until 2023; Traded to Los Angeles Lakers in 2023; NBA Cup Champion (2023-24); All-Rookie Second Team (2019-20); Played through 2025-26 season with Lakers, Forward; Averaged 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in 59 games during the 2024-25 season |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ruihachimura/ | |
| https://twitter.com/ruihachimura |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Fifth Japanese-born player in NCAA Division I | |
| 2. First Japanese national in NCAA Division I men's tournament (2017) | |
| 3. Averaged 22.1 PPG at FIBA U17 World Championships (2014) | |
| 4. Nickname: 'Black Samurai' or 'Black Samurai' | |
| 5. Has earned at least $53,082,089 in professional basketball career |