Rui Hachimura Addresses Why He Joined Clippers: ‘They Take Good Care Of Their Players’

Rui Hachimura addressed the media at his introductory Clippers press conference, explaining his decision to join the franchise as a free agent. The forward stated that the organization's reputation for taking care of players, its focus on winning, and the opportunity to remain in Los Angeles influenced his choice.

Hachimura signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Clippers after spending several seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Tyronn Lue highlighted Hachimura's three-point shooting ability and noted plans to expand his scoring role across multiple positions.