Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 08/02/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Toyama Prefecture, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Rui Hachimura
06/07/2026
Rui Hachimura was reported to be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency to sign a two-year, $28 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. The move was described as part of the Clippers' roster upgrade and marked a major change after his stint with the Lakers.
15/04/2026
Hachimura set a Lakers franchise record for three-point percentage during the 2025-26 season by shooting a career-high 44.3% from beyond the arc. The achievement highlighted his value as a floor-spacer during that campaign.
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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 |
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| 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; Set a Lakers franchise record for three-point percentage during the 2025-26 season after shooting a career-high 44.3% from three. |
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 |
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