Los Angeles Lakers wing Rui Hachimura has quietly developed into a player who can check almost every box as the ideal forward in a lineup that's built around Luka Doncic. He's steadily emerged as a versatile defender, a corner 3 specialist, and a corner-crashing asset who can play above the rim.
All eyes will be on potential extension negotiations between Hachimura and the Lakers, but for the time being, what needs to be known is that he's become a perfect fit alongside Doncic.
Hachimura is preparing for his seventh NBA season, as well as his fourth with the Lakers.