Hailing from Toyama Prefecture in Japan, Rui Hachimura plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Hachimura was the first Japanese player ever to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft when he was selected with the 9th overall pick in 2019. Hachimura is a solid starter for the Lakers who impacts the game with his slashing and shooting abilities. In the 2023-24 NBA season, Rui Hachimura averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.4 blocks in 68 games (with 39 starts) for the Lakers. He shot 53.7% from the field and 42.2% from three-point range.
Prior to the NBA, Rui Hachimura played two collegiate seasons at Gonzaga University. One of his standout moments for the Zags was winning MVP at the Maui Invitational Tournament. In the 2018/19 NCAA Div-I season, Hachimura won the 2019 WCC Player of the Year title as he led the Zags in scoring with 19.7 points per game and averaged 6.5 rebounds per game. In the 2023 off-season, the Los Angeles Lakers recognized his potential and signed Hachimura to a three-year $51 million contract.
Who are Rui Hachimura’s siblings?
Rui Hachimura has three younger siblings. He has a younger brother named Allen, also known as Aren. Among the two sisters, one is called Amina and information about the other sister is not available.
Amina Hachimura
Amina Hachimura is Rui Hachimura’s younger sister. She has largely stayed out of the public eye despite her brother's fame. However, it is known that Amina shares a love for basketball and was involved in her high school women’s basketball team in Japan. After high school, Amina pursued her basketball and academic aspirations in the United States, attending Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. Here, she was part of the women’s basketball team and was recognized as an Academic All-American. She excelled both on the court and in her studies. (via Headlines)
Amina Hachimura graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and, in addition to basketball, she has developed a passion for the arts. She has showcased her artwork in exhibitions in both the United States and Japan and even pursued some modeling work, as she has appeared in magazines and advertisements. Amina maintains a low profile, choosing to focus on her interests rather than her brother’s spotlighted NBA career.
Allen (Aren) Hachimura
Rui Hachimura's younger brother, Allen (who also goes by Aren), shares Rui’s basketball passion and talent. Allen Hachimura attended Meisei High School in Japan, the same school Rui attended, and achieved success by helping the team win national championships. Allen continued his basketball career at Tokai University and as of October 2024, plays as a forward for the Gunma Crane Thunders in Japan’s B.League.
Who are Rui Hachimura’s parents?
Rui’s parents are Zakari Jabil and Makiko Hachimura. Rui’s mother, Makiko, is Japanese, and his father, Zakari, is from Benin, West Africa.
FAQs on Rui Hachimura’s Siblings
A. Born in Toyama, Japan on February 8, 1998, Rui Hachimura is 26 years old in 2024.
A. Rui Hachimura represents the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA as of 2024.
A. Rui Hachimura’s height is 6’8” and his weight is 230 lbs (104 kg).
A. Rui Hachimura's salary for 2024/25 season is $17,000,000 with the Lakers.
A. In the 2023-24 season, Rui Hachimura averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.4 blocks over 68 games (39 starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers.
