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NBA Fans React To Rui Hachimura Trade To Lakers: “Very Rare Pelinka W”

The Los Angeles Lakers got a big player in Rui Hachimura and NBA fans are loving this move.

Orlando Silva
Jan 23, 2023
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Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world this Monday after completing an unexpected yet great trade with the Washington Wizards. After a couple of months full of rumors and speculation, the Purple and Gold finally pulled the trigger on this move and unloaded one of their guards in exchange for Rui Hachimura. 

The Japanese player, who wasn’t happy with the Wizards, has found a new home in the league, and he’s expected to do big things in Los Angeles. Even though he’s yet to prove what he brings to the table, Rui is believed to be a solid player that can help the Purple and Gold with his scoring while Anthony Davis is out of action. 

This trade sees Kendrick Nunn joining the Wizards, as well as “2023 second via Chicago, 2029 LA second and less favorable of 2028 Washington/LA seconds”, announces Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. 


NBA Fans Think Lakers Won The Rui Hachimura Trade 

This move was shocking, and many fans loved it for the Lakers. The situation was quickly resolved, and now the 4-year player is headed to Southern California to join his new team. This trade can be very beneficial for the Lakers, and seeing the reaction of fans, they did great business with the Wizards. 

The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a trade sending guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks to the Washington Wizards for Rui Hachimura, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/aTP7eYyGOh

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 23, 2023

VERY RARE PELINKA W

— . (@jordydagoat_) January 23, 2023

Great pickup for both teams fr. Lakers get size and scoring off bench and Wizards get a quality pg

— K↔Bob (@Kalebmallory) January 23, 2023

Fleeece

— Charlie Leonard (@StanRockets) January 23, 2023

FINALLY A LAKERS W

— Luke Sawhook 🪚🪝 (@lukesawhook) January 23, 2023

Not sure why the Mavs weren’t involved if this was the price point

An absolute steal by the Lakers

— RC Maxfield (@RCMB323) January 23, 2023

Win-win for all parties. Lakers get a versatile, talented lengthy player (key concern is his defensive recognition but can work on that) while Nunn gets to play without looking over his shoulder and the Wizards get draft capital. Nice move.

— Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT (@3cbPerformance) January 23, 2023

pic.twitter.com/VE1b676NtM

— Chris Manning 🏀 (@LD2K) January 23, 2023

Absolute steal, ggs to Pelinka

— Ishaan Bhattacharya (@IshaanBhatta) January 23, 2023

Reunited.

🔗 : https://t.co/e1Ast4KpPA pic.twitter.com/MJyLX0ma3e

— Austin Kent (@AustinKent) January 23, 2023

what in the fleece

— 🪄 (@ISOLAYTlON) January 23, 2023

This trade will shake up the West…

Enough saaid #LakeShow

— saaid (@saaidNBA) January 23, 2023

WOOOOOWWW

— 30 y/o MILF (@parlayprincesa) January 23, 2023

https://twitter.com/JDoZaFPS/status/1617580585542914050

OMG

— Justin (@goated_jus) January 23, 2023

Wow

— Blake🍢 (@blakeKD7) January 23, 2023

YES!!!

— Tyler Olznoi (@Tyguy232) January 23, 2023

Holy overpay lol what 2nds are there left for Cam Reddish😭

— Rilez (@RilezSr) January 23, 2023

Unbelievable steal for the Lakers.

— Lauren Gunn (@TheLaurenGunn) January 23, 2023

OMG IT'S ROB TIME

— The CaruShow 🐐 (@BaldMambaSZN) January 23, 2023

The Lakers are currently on a two-game winning streak, showing their quality against big teams like the Memphis Grizzlies. The 17-time NBA champions were thought to be willing to wait until the offseason to make any move via trade or free agency. 

Now, things have changed, and the front office is doing what they’re expected to do if they want to compete this season. The Purple and Gold can do a lot better with Hachimura on the roster, and if he plays well alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers will be a very dangerous rival in the Western Conference. 

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Orlando Silva has been a part of Fadeaway World for over three years now, starting in March 2019. Trade rumors, hottest news, controversies, and basketball gossip have become his specialties. After several years of seeing the Spurs dominate the playoffs, they've become his favorite team as players for the franchise either rise to the occasion or fall completely from grace. When he's not talking about the NBA, Orlando can be seen watching other sports, making music, or enjoying television series.
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