The story of Rui Hachimura’s entrance into the NBA has been a fascinating one. From the NBA draft all the way through to the final game of the Wizards preseason and everything in between, Hachimura has attracted an incredible amount of attention from both National and International media, and for good reason.
The “Japanese Jumpman” enters the league after an impressive college career, possessing raw, fundamental skills and knowledge so early in his basketball career. Rui’s proven talent and undeniable work ethic could set him up as a key building block to the revamped Wizards roster that GM Tommy Sheppard and head coach Scott Brooks are aiming to build in DC.