[Yoko Miyaji] Rui Hachimura decided not to play for Japan National Team this summer at FIBA World Cup, JBA has just announced. In a press release, Hachimura says it was a tough decision, but he wants to focus on preparation for the upcoming season and NBA career.
Rui Hachimura decided not to play for Japan National Team this summer at FIBA World Cup, JBA has just announced. In a press release, Hachimura says it was a tough decision, but he wants to focus on preparation for the upcoming season and NBA career. https://t.co/Oqc1Cam1Pu
— Yoko Miyaji (@YokoMiyajiE) June 27, 2023
by daftmunt
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Yeah just imagine some crazy injury hits before he gets paid? Totally fair for him to want to stay in the states, lay low, and take the summer nice and easy while his future gets sorted out.
This is good
Locked in.
Future Laker.
Locked in rui
Future Laker legend Rui 😤💪
As a Japanese fan, having a great season as a Laker will produce a lot more content and excitement for Japanese viewers compared to going like 8th in the World Cup.
Respect to him he knows he’s going to have a big season this year getting real playing time
Man wants the bag and doesn’t want to risk an injury. I respect it, especially if he stays on.
He’s with Phil as we speak
Yassuh! Now put Bamba on a steroid regimen and we’re good!
Wow. Just wow. No loyalty ig
Im rooting for this guy.
Rui tryin’ to secure that bag. I ain’t mad atcha, got nuttin’ but love for ya… do your thing boy.
#YES 18
Weak as hell
He’s about to make a jump this coming season. Let’s fucking go
As a Mets fan who witnessed the Edwin Diaz injury in the World Baseball Classic, which had a negative domino effect on our bullpen, I am so glad to read this! Rui has a lot of potential to be a major contributor for the Lakers.
I know we’re all Laker fans here so it’s great that he’s avoiding another Dante Exum incident. I’m sure next year will be a breakout season for him so I’m excited to see him be at the best he can be.
But as a FIBA Asia fan, this kinda sucks since he was supposed to play in front of his home fans. Rarely does our part of the world produce NBA-level talent so it’s usually a big deal for us when they play in front of us for our own team. He’s clearly Japan’s best player and I think the best performing Asian team in the World Cup gets a slot in the Olympics (correct me if I’m wrong). Japan with Rui (for me) is Asia’s #1. In front of China, Lebanon, S. Korea, Iran, Jordan, and even the Philippines with Clarkson.
He saw that Japanese line saw he was playing center lol
Good, I’m tired of seeing Rui carry that team so he should save it for the Olympics as Wembanyama is doing.
He stay