Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura has signed some significant endorsements since he was drafted last June. He is the first Japanese-born player to sign with Jordan Brand. He also signed with Nissin Foods, a Japanese food manufacturer that’s most famous for its cup ramen noodles in the United States.
And now, Hachimura is about to have another major sponsor. Bullets Forever has learned that Hachimura will sign with Panini America as his exclusive sponsor for autographs, trading cards and other memorabilia.
Panini (NOT the SANDWICH you can get at a café and NOT the Lil Nas X Song) is an Italian-headquartered collectibles and licensing company.