Rui Hachimura's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Rui Hachimura. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Rui Hachimura is a Japanese professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. A power forward, Hachimura played college basketball at Gonzaga before being drafted ninth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2019 NBA draft. He earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2020. Hachimura also represents the Japan national team in international competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1981: Yasutaka Okayama drafted into the NBA

In 1981, Yasutaka Okayama was the second Japanese-born player to be drafted into the NBA after being drafted 171st overall in the 1981 NBA draft.

December 29, 2013: All-Japan High School Tournament Title

On December 29, 2013, Rui Hachimura led the Meisei High School basketball team to its second title in the All-Japan High School Tournament, scoring 32 points.

2013: FIBA Asia U16 Championship

At the 2013 FIBA Asia U16 Championship in Iran, Hachimura averaged 22.8 points, 12.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocks, guiding his team to a third-place finish.

2014: Second Straight All-Japan High School Tournament Title

In 2014, Hachimura helped his team win the All-Japan High School Tournament for a second straight year.

December 29, 2015: Third All-Japan Tournament Victory

On December 29, 2015, Hachimura posted 34 points, 19 rebounds, and three blocks to guide Meisei to his third All-Japan Tournament victory.

May 2016: Eligibility for Gonzaga

In May 2016, Hachimura announced that he met the SAT and GPA requirements to be eligible to play at Gonzaga beginning in fall 2016.

February 23, 2017: Helped Win West Coast Conference Title

On February 23, 2017, Hachimura scored eight points against San Diego, helping his team win the West Coast Conference (WCC) title.

March 16, 2017: First Japanese Native in NCAA Division I Men's Tournament

On March 16, 2017, after playing one minute against South Dakota State, Hachimura became the first Japanese native to ever appear in the NCAA Division I men's tournament.

November 21, 2018: Upset Over Duke in Maui Invitational Finals

On November 21, 2018, Hachimura recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists to help upset No. 1-ranked Duke in the Maui Invitational finals and was named most valuable player of the tournament.

December 1, 2019: Career-High 30 Points

On December 1, 2019, Hachimura scored a then career-high 30 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

2019: WCC Player of the Year

In 2019, Hachimura was selected the WCC Player of the Year, leading Gonzaga in scoring with 19.7 points per game.

2019: Drafted by Washington Wizards

In 2019, Rui Hachimura was drafted ninth overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft.

September 15, 2020: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

On September 15, 2020, Hachimura was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

2020: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2020, Rui Hachimura was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

March 30, 2021: Tied Career High of 30 Points

On March 30, 2021, Hachimura tied his then career high of 30 points in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

January 21, 2023: Tied Career-High Points Before Trade

On January 21, 2023, in his last game before being traded, Hachimura recorded a then career-high-tying 30 points, alongside five rebounds and two blocks, in a win over the Orlando Magic.

December 9, 2023: Won NBA In-Season Tournament

On December 9, 2023, Hachimura and the Lakers won the inaugural season of the NBA In-Season Tournament (also known as the NBA Cup).

February 14, 2024: New Career High of 36 Points

On February 14, 2024, Hachimura set a new career high of 36 points in a victory over the Utah Jazz.

2024: Season Statistics

In the 2024-25 season his scoring average remained steady at 13.1 ppg while his two-point percentage was 50.1% and his three-point percentage was 41.3.