While other players may have had longer tenures, Rui Hachimura’s three-and-a-half years with the Lakers saw him become a fan favorite. Immediately helping the team to a playoff victory in his first postseason game with the franchise went some way…
Rui Hachimura returned to Crypto.com Arena on Friday to face the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time since joining the LA Clippers in the offseason. Both Hachimura and his former teammates expressed excitement over the reunion, reflecting on his three-and-a-half seasons with the franchise where he became a fan favorite.
During the game, Hachimura scored 16 points while making perimeter and mid-range shots. Former teammates Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić praised Hachimura after the contest, with both players and Hachimura highlighting their strong personal friendships despite on-court trash talk.
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