He needs to go to a team like the Spurs. That’d be really good for him. They’ve Turned minus defenders into above average defenders time and time again
Literally thought the same thing....he needs good coaching. I can see him fitting great with the spurs. Too bad doc pop is getting old, he would've made him an all-star in three years.
He would be good fit in Spurs (coaching clinic) or Nuggets (high bbiq team with passing savant Jokic, where he can improve his understanding of the game and utilise his slashing abilities)
In wizard, he could start from day one and become a key piece around beal. Many do not realize hachimura's value. I remember that barett and ziob struggled against him so it means a lot.
Will definitely be a steal with the right team. Sure, facilitating, defense IQ in general, and shooting are his weaknesses, but with the right coach, experience, and being mentored by a good 3&D player will surely help him be a good player in the NBA. Imagine if the Spurs got him... Phew, Coach Papovich is gonna get him to speed. Minnesota can take a chance or maybe the Heat? I wish Rui the best where ever he lands.
I watched him hand Duke their first loss. His rim protection as an undersized center is underrated. He reminds me of like Aldridge's midrange offense mixed with Horford's defense and ability to switch everything.
@@austin78993 Still needs to work on defense. Generally, everything on defense -- IQ, awareness, help, and 1on1. Shooting is an issue as well. I will fairly agree that he can play small-ball center, but I feel like it's not ideal. He is a combo-forward, but he needs that shooting on lock. I feel like Beal should roll on the Point, Rui on Small, Portis on the Power, and I hear Bryant is a solid Center for them with Dwight Howard questionable.
Rui hachimura is a 6 foot 9 inches 235 lbs with a 37.5 vertical leap intelligent, versatile, energetic, talented, most unique NBA player in a long time a true unicorn 🦄💫💥💪
Hoping my Bulls draft him! He hasn't been linked to us in any rumors, but If I'm a GM and hes on the board at 7, i'm running to the stage. I think he will be a star and he is being under valued by many. He is better than many of the players that are being mocked ahead of him IMO
This guy is by far my favorite player in the draft. He is untapped potential waiting to be refined. I fell in love with him during the Gonzaga vs Duke game early last season where he absolutely took it to Duke. If he falls out of the top 10, I could see him blossoming into a great NBA SF like Kawhi and Paul George did, developing in systems that were high upside as opposed to struggling to become good.
I think the court vision and feel of the game can improve, especially for a forward. If i am drafting a point guard, these are red flags, but as a combo forward, I think those are not huge concerns.
Arshdeep Singh the right team can iron those things out. The Spurs have the shot doctor chip engelland and Pop has turned poor defenders into above average defenders time and time again
@@jazzrei5119 I imagine the scouts know better, but your casual fan is going to go for the American player of a certain ethnic persuasion every time. And teams too often draft rookies that will put fans in the seats rather than the player who is the best prospect.
Looks like he could put out pretty decent stats as a pro and have the potential to get close to a Carmelo Anthony type player when he was still good because he does have good body control. Just needs to make more than 1/3 of his 3s to start making an impact, but seeing his improvements each year, he could eventually shoot 40% from deep while at least staying in front of his opponent on D.
This guy is better than i thought. He def plays like Barnes and Kawhi. He will need to get a lil faster with his moves and speed for the nba. He has potential and skill.
@@Zero67891 This dude got a lot of upside that can be polished to an elite level by NBA trainers and staff. As for Zion, I wish it never happens but if he never changes his wild playstyle I can see him going the way of Derrick Rose!
Hell yea my man rui gon be one of the best of our county’s representative player of all time throughout the whole basketball history of Japan. He tough an keep stays humble which makes him more impressive and supportive key player as a team. Y’all gon see some shit that has never seen before. He gon lock all the players ass up including Zion an rj. Y’all should start looking him from various perspectives and keep pushing himself as well.
All that....and he's a really good guy. Seen him mobbed by a bunch of Asian kids after a game last year. Laughed and joked in Japanese with them. Also took photos and the kids loved him. His smile reminds me of magic Johnson when he entered the NBA. Hope he develops his defense. He can potentially be similar to Scottie pippen on defense. Good luck rui.
This guy bumped off Zion like it was nothing. I don't think they're making enough of his functional strength. This guy's gonna be one of the top 5-10 strongest players in the league one day holy shit guys just bounce off him like Blake Griffin
7.1 FTAs per 40 mins. 64.8 TS%. 87th percentile on pull up jumpers. 96th percentile on jumpers inside 17 feet. 90th percentile on post-ups. 41.2% on 1 3pt shot per game (only 76 career college 3s). 49 pull ups vs 48 catch & shoot jumpers. I was big on Rui coming into last season but soured a little. I still think he'll be good. I liken him to John Collins of Atlanta. His handle, passing & defense all have to improve to truly stick on the wing. But he could be a mismatch nightmare as a smallball 4 in a 2 man game w/Beal. I like PJ Washington, Nassir Little, Sekou Doumbouya & even Mfiondu Kabengele a tad more than Rui, but it could work w/him in DC, even if it was a bit of a reach.
With how much attention he brings to himself on offense learning to kick to open shooters will definitely be important, but I think his lack of coordination probably has to do with him being less experienced with the game compared to a lot of people, so I think this will be something he can pick up in the future
I’m not too worried about the tunnel vision thing yet. But it must be improved. Wall is one of the league’s best floor generals, Rui will learn from one of the best. I do worry about defensive impact. That is all going to be about effort and winning. With the right development, he can be something else.
court vision is his biggest weakness, if he's to become a successful small forward in NBA, he needs to improve on that part of his game. But I don't know if court vision is something you can teach.
Hate that he landed at a dysfunctional franchise like the Wizards. This kid will be good! I look at the variety in his game and the massive improvement he’s made each year. This Gonzaga program is churning out pros. Call me crazy but I see a lot of SD St. Kawhi Leonard in his game. His job will be to work on his game and we know he has the work ethic.
Man i wish Rui is a spur. He has all the skills that Kawhi has. Only the Spurs can unleash his potential just like Kawhi. He is a diamond in the rough.
SIMPLE: He's got the African genes mixed with Japanese attitude(hardwork, discipline, and innovative) and given the most competitive environment= Dangerous Player.
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He needs to go to a team like the Spurs. That’d be really good for him. They’ve Turned minus defenders into above average defenders time and time again
Hopefully man. I love him already.
Couldn't agree more. He looks like someone that Pop can mold.
Literally thought the same thing....he needs good coaching. I can see him fitting great with the spurs. Too bad doc pop is getting old, he would've made him an all-star in three years.
he was liked for his great defense now hes a minus defender ?
I really want him in Miami but I wouldn’t be mad if he ends up with the Spurs. Need to be in an established club with good player development
Asian work ethics + Physical Attributes = DONE
Marc Phan + Being biracial
More on Japanese work ethics...Hachimura will surely improve more if the Wizards will nurture him.
@Shaved Butt Allah lmao
Kish B. I noticed that
Asian AND African work ethics. His Dad is from West Africa, Benin to be exact.
Washington Wizards GOT Rui Hachimura! At first I was puzzled, now I'm PLEASED! Thank for the info.
Well if wizards dont sort this shit out they are doomed
the fact that he started playing late probably explains a lot of those weaknesses so big upside for kaiju
Haz zard kaiju?
Haz zard nvm beast, lol
bin 2000 SSS gridman
He would be good fit in Spurs (coaching clinic) or Nuggets (high bbiq team with passing savant Jokic, where he can improve his understanding of the game and utilise his slashing abilities)
Nuggets already have mpj but the Spurs would be dope
Spurs would be great for him
@@AbdulRashidYakubu too bad he would be wasted on the wizards
In wizard, he could start from day one and become a key piece around beal. Many do not realize hachimura's value. I remember that barett and ziob struggled against him so it means a lot.
Weaknesses are fixable with right coaches. Can’t wait to see him in the NBA!!
work habit will never be an issue with a japanese person. he could become the 2nd best player of this draft
tontonpacute I’d say 1ST❤️😎
Facts
Lol not
if he's on the spurs then yes but he fucked up when wizard drafted him
Viet Nguyen Huu Hoang they have John wall, they could go places
Welcome to DC my man
As Japanese , l ‘m very proud of him .
Will definitely be a steal with the right team. Sure, facilitating, defense IQ in general, and shooting are his weaknesses, but with the right coach, experience, and being mentored by a good 3&D player will surely help him be a good player in the NBA. Imagine if the Spurs got him... Phew, Coach Papovich is gonna get him to speed. Minnesota can take a chance or maybe the Heat? I wish Rui the best where ever he lands.
I watched him hand Duke their first loss. His rim protection as an undersized center is underrated. He reminds me of like Aldridge's midrange offense mixed with Horford's defense and ability to switch everything.
Not a steal if he was a lottery pick
@@baeslayer9765 True.
@@austin78993 Still needs to work on defense. Generally, everything on defense -- IQ, awareness, help, and 1on1. Shooting is an issue as well. I will fairly agree that he can play small-ball center, but I feel like it's not ideal. He is a combo-forward, but he needs that shooting on lock. I feel like Beal should roll on the Point, Rui on Small, Portis on the Power, and I hear Bryant is a solid Center for them with Dwight Howard questionable.
He is in the top 10 dumb ass
Rui hachimura is a 6 foot 9 inches 235 lbs with a 37.5 vertical leap intelligent, versatile, energetic, talented, most unique NBA player in a long time a true unicorn 🦄💫💥💪
Rui HA- CHI- MU- RA. Please say his name correctly next time.
Hoping my Bulls draft him! He hasn't been linked to us in any rumors, but If I'm a GM and hes on the board at 7, i'm running to the stage. I think he will be a star and he is being under valued by many. He is better than many of the players that are being mocked ahead of him IMO
We need pg
im so happy we got him
This guy is by far my favorite player in the draft. He is untapped potential waiting to be refined. I fell in love with him during the Gonzaga vs Duke game early last season where he absolutely took it to Duke. If he falls out of the top 10, I could see him blossoming into a great NBA SF like Kawhi and Paul George did, developing in systems that were high upside as opposed to struggling to become good.
Sf what??
@@olifleonar1810 Watch his FIBA games. He actually looks like an SF, offensively. Still needs to improve defensively though.
He has a pull-up mid game range in this draft!!!
He should be a top 5 guy.
I think the court vision and feel of the game can improve, especially for a forward. If i am drafting a point guard, these are red flags, but as a combo forward, I think those are not huge concerns.
he's only been playing the game since he was 14 though, still doesn't fully understand the game yet
@@chibifirestorm watch him. He is a kawhi type of player. Imroves every year. It is better to be a late bloomer rather than belive on himself too much
“samuRUI warrior” 👋🏻🔥
José Rizal no pls don't
hope he goes to the spurs. would be really fun
Him, Derozan and aldridge on the same team would be so LIT.
He’s coming to the wolves, we made a promise to him we’d pick him if he falls to Us
@@andrewk1037 he went to the Washington wizard
@@andrewk1037 hahahahahahahahhahahahahahah I'm deeeeeeeead
Wasn't even close lol
This guy has a near complete scoring ability i think he could be a allstar level player eventually
Refund HD he really can’t shoot the 3, defend, pass, or rebound. He reminds me of TJ Warren which is not bad but probably a good 6th man
@@ArshdeepSingh-yl5fr He'll get better at all of those. He works too hard not to
Arshdeep Singh the right team can iron those things out. The Spurs have the shot doctor chip engelland and Pop has turned poor defenders into above average defenders time and time again
@@ArshdeepSingh-yl5fr Kawhi was the exact same player
he can hit midranges and defend just fine ... rebound is decent but hes a SF in the nba so
This guy will be a perennial all star. Sleeper
Well said, totally agree.
He needs a best fit for him, not a star team definitely.
Celtic fits
Hornets would be nice
Spurs would be nicer
N 3 Kings front office isnt even that bad anymore tbh, they got a real shot at making the playoffs
@N 3 a counter argument can be made with the Raptors as an example. Dwayne Casey! COY ! Fired! Where are they now? You never know.
He will be good as Rukawa partner
Hachimura is more like Antetokoumpo except that HAchi has shooting.. he can be a great player.
Tdot more like tobais harris
freak is like 3 inches taller, more lanky, more dominant, more athletic.
@@jyggaswoop2774 i know that but Rui is still young he'll grow more.
Tdot he’s done growing bro
Ricky Cheng HES more tobis than Giannis
Send this young man to the Spurs and Pop will turn him into a machine monster like they did with Kawhi.
@ you clearly forgot how good of a job they did in fitting him into the system and developing him
One of the sleeper in this draft ! NIHON FREAK
La'Rue Mathis he went 9th...
That's a good name for Hachimura
Everyone is sleeping on this guy and I don’t know why 😤
Because he's asian. Sad but true
@@jazzrei5119 I imagine the scouts know better, but your casual fan is going to go for the American player of a certain ethnic persuasion every time. And teams too often draft rookies that will put fans in the seats rather than the player who is the best prospect.
@@jazzrei5119 If Raptors had a chance to get him Arghh
All those weaknesses are glaring thats why... I'm surprised he's slated to go as high in the draft as he is...
@@Hallstyle Be specific. What weaknesses? Or else, I'm saying you are just making shit up.
Rui "Kaiju" Hachimura
Could be a viable nickname for him, right?
He def has nba strength and won’t have a problem in that area. Just have to get better but that comes with time and hard work
Cant wait for this animated!
Welcome to Los Angeles Lakers Rui hachimura he gonna change the game 🎯🎯🎯 2023
Looks like he could put out pretty decent stats as a pro and have the potential to get close to a Carmelo Anthony type player when he was still good because he does have good body control. Just needs to make more than 1/3 of his 3s to start making an impact, but seeing his improvements each year, he could eventually shoot 40% from deep while at least staying in front of his opponent on D.
He has great potential just needs the right coaching. He can be a great option for a team that already has an established playmaker
Spurs needs him, a great team player and coach pop will develop him to be great
I think it's because he's a junior and he has so much work to do on his game.
Goodluck on trades Spurs lol wizards got him so that's that.
This guy is better than i thought. He def plays like Barnes and Kawhi. He will need to get a lil faster with his moves and speed for the nba. He has potential and skill.
Charlotte NEEDS to draft this dude. He'd be a massive upgrade at PF
I agree.
This guy will be the best player to come from his draft class. Yes, even over Zion.
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST.
Hiyajo Maho calm down
@@Zero67891 This dude got a lot of upside that can be polished to an elite level by NBA trainers and staff. As for Zion, I wish it never happens but if he never changes his wild playstyle I can see him going the way of Derrick Rose!
This draft is goin to be a lot better than people think 🚫🧢
Please let this man fall to the Spurs at 19!
Nope cause he'll go through the same stuff KAWHI went through, KAWHI could never show his full potential till he left from the spurs
Kerbo r.i.p x what? I don’t get that. He did show his full potential in San Antonio. He wouldn’t be this good without Pop he said so himself
@@Kerboripx lol what he was the finals mvp on the spurs and the only reason he's this good is because of the spurs
@@Kerboripx hold this L
No way in hell he falls that far lol
Hell yea my man rui gon be one of the best of our county’s representative player of all time throughout the whole basketball history of Japan.
He tough an keep stays humble which makes him more impressive and supportive key player as a team. Y’all gon see some shit that has never seen before. He gon lock all the players ass up including Zion an rj.
Y’all should start looking him from various perspectives and keep pushing himself as well.
Welcome to the wizards fan base fellow Asian fan (South East Asian fans right here 👉👉
Both hands of offense 7.2 wingspans can be used for defense and offense.
All that....and he's a really good guy. Seen him mobbed by a bunch of Asian kids after a game last year. Laughed and joked in Japanese with them. Also took photos and the kids loved him. His smile reminds me of magic Johnson when he entered the NBA. Hope he develops his defense. He can potentially be similar to Scottie pippen on defense. Good luck rui.
Most slept on player in the draft if he can elevate his defense he can be this drafts Kawhi Leonard
I can't believe I've seen mock drafts where they have him going in the late 20's, absolute insanity.
That comparison is off. The only thing Hachimura resembles Barnes is his jumper. Everything else, he’s comparable with Giannis.
Ehh…no. Rui is not as strong nor is he as explosive as Giannis.
Gianis is 6'11 Rui is 6'8
Barnes is a good comparison. The shot, the straight line drive and effective stretch 4 game. Hamichura's edge is his defense
@@carlragas6992 wot
Nah more like a Kawhi if he keeps sharpening his defensive abilities
man, i can see some paul pierce on his jumpshots, crafty
Wait till you see this guy's jumpshot that will land after 2 days
Hahaha kogure
Dont forget he beat the to be no1 pick Zion in their matchup at the Hawaii tournament.
༼D347h210P5༽ ཾ cause of rj
Its a team sport, Zion letting RJ control the offense was his mistake
@@edenghxst3705 they lost
Ardin Hajihil I knew Gonzaga won that game lol im a zags fan
That kind of attitude and work ethic will take him much further, potential star in the NBA. Unlike the hyped boy from philippines Paras.
I think the Heat can develop him into an impact player
I hope heat pick him
For his sake I hope he gets drafted by San Antonio. It’d be best for him
Guys on god he’s coming to the wolves
Keep dreaming lol wizards got him so that's that :P
Out of all the other first round pick i bet he will be a better player. I see him play amd his highlights
*Dark horse ROTY* 💯
This guy bumped off Zion like it was nothing. I don't think they're making enough of his functional strength. This guy's gonna be one of the top 5-10 strongest players in the league one day holy shit guys just bounce off him like Blake Griffin
Welcome to DC
He reminds me of Jabari Parker
I dont think thats a good thing
Have you seen anime basketball? We might see this dude with glowing eyes, perform a vanishing drive and be in a zone at some point.
He will be the best prospect when we look back after 5 years... I hope he join a coach like Pop
best? nah. good tho for sure
7.1 FTAs per 40 mins. 64.8 TS%. 87th percentile on pull up jumpers. 96th percentile on jumpers inside 17 feet. 90th percentile on post-ups. 41.2% on 1 3pt shot per game (only 76 career college 3s). 49 pull ups vs 48 catch & shoot jumpers.
I was big on Rui coming into last season but soured a little. I still think he'll be good. I liken him to John Collins of Atlanta. His handle, passing & defense all have to improve to truly stick on the wing. But he could be a mismatch nightmare as a smallball 4 in a 2 man game w/Beal. I like PJ Washington, Nassir Little, Sekou Doumbouya & even Mfiondu Kabengele a tad more than Rui, but it could work w/him in DC, even if it was a bit of a reach.
one of my favs in the draft
With how much attention he brings to himself on offense learning to kick to open shooters will definitely be important, but I think his lack of coordination probably has to do with him being less experienced with the game compared to a lot of people, so I think this will be something he can pick up in the future
He’s the steal of the draft
my wizards finally have something to work with
I’m not too worried about the tunnel vision thing yet. But it must be improved. Wall is one of the league’s best floor generals, Rui will learn from one of the best. I do worry about defensive impact. That is all going to be about effort and winning. With the right development, he can be something else.
Reminds me of Paul Millsap
Corey Lindgren lol I don’t see it, I see TJ Warren
PASSING and moving the ball is such a basic trait. How can so many players fail to see the teammates on the court? I just may never get it
zion listed 6 7 with shoes so he should be 6 5 hachimura 6-81/2 without shoes. and his wingspan
He’ll be a threat at FIBA Asia cup 🇯🇵
i don't understand why people compare him to Small Forwards, when he clearly plays a power forward or center position.
He would do great on the nuggets as he has a similar game to Millsap.
his pull up its lowkey clean not the best 3pt shooter but hes smooth with it
ドラフト9位ウィザーズに入団おめでとう！
This kid plays like a young STAT. Slightly smaller, but just as physical
when a car salesman try to sell a Toyota echo like a Supra.
Giannis×kawhi=Lv100Hachimura🔥🔥
ティムキャンピー hahaha never he is a hybrid but will never be better
Metro Boomin never say never. But he needs to be coached by someone who knows what he’s doing.
bargain bob Giannis and kawahi are both physically better and gifted
Metro Boomin no such thing as gifted. They worked hard to get better and so can Rui.
Here comes Rui GODZILLA！
The spurs should do everything in their power to get Rui Hachimura & Tacko Fall
um ok
Welcome to Minnesota
I HOPEEEEE
Hornet means 蜂(Hachi) in Japanese.
His name is "(Hachi)mura" .
Do you know what I want to say ??
hachi doesnt mean 8?
Hachi has many meanings. Mura means village
He goin to the hornets?
@@timmyd5055 The best place for him, I think.
Lol watch him go number 8 in the draft
Welcome to the Lakers!
A mix of Kawhi and Griffin
mark my word! he will be a star one day! he will be like stoudamire.....
You mean Rui HANAMICHI?
(Bonus points if you get it)
He has to improve his long range shoot and pass vision
court vision is his biggest weakness, if he's to become a successful small forward in NBA, he needs to improve on that part of his game. But I don't know if court vision is something you can teach.
I see him in Charlotte 🤷🏾♂️
Probably, but I think his best fit is Miami. Spolestra's positionless basketball, and Riley's strict mentality would be great for him.
Ona Ebodaghe LMAO
Ona Ebodaghe fr? same😂🤣
Wizards just robbed then lool
Hachimura is the Hachiman with the shot 😂
Hate that he landed at a dysfunctional franchise like the Wizards. This kid will be good! I look at the variety in his game and the massive improvement he’s made each year. This Gonzaga program is churning out pros. Call me crazy but I see a lot of SD St. Kawhi Leonard in his game. His job will be to work on his game and we know he has the work ethic.
Dude.. I just watch his Jumpshot during Jpn vs Aus highlight
he got Kobe's J... and a Kawhi vibe
I'm just saying
I hope he will be next Kawhi
Chill
Too much spotlight on young talent tends to destroy them lol
Well done
え、うれしい
this could be aomine of kuroko no basket, just like he said that he's going to America to play in nba in the ending of the last game.
he is a project no way someone take him top 10,i see him around 20,hopefully he end up with a team who know what to do with this sort of player
Spurs
He's like Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony is his favorite player.
i can see kawhi leonard in every single highlight of him! his shooting form is also almost the same as kawhi!!
He sure looks like Giannis visually though!!!
The Japanese Carmelo with Lebron’s physique he’s going to be special
Great Job Wizards Cam Reddish is available and this is what we do
We don't need another otto porter jr. Bro. No. This one is gem he need good coach and development and he will be a beast ✨💪
Man i wish Rui is a spur. He has all the skills that Kawhi has. Only the Spurs can unleash his potential just like Kawhi. He is a diamond in the rough.
Too bad Spurs wasted the 19th pick...
SIMPLE: He's got the African genes mixed with Japanese attitude(hardwork, discipline, and innovative) and given the most competitive environment= Dangerous Player.
He has the African gene so he's hard working intelligent, thinks faster and can meditate better
Spurs should get him. Spurs are good at developing non-American players.