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Rui Hachimura Mocks The Washington Wizards: “I Was On A Different Team… And They Weren’t Even Going To Make The Playoffs.”

Rui Hachimura is much happier playing in the Conference Finals with the Lakers as compared to missing the playoffs with the Wizards.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
May 19, 2023
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Rui Hachimura was the first player the Lakers acquired midseason from the Washington Wizards. While trying to address their poor roster before the trade deadline.

Hachimura ended up being one of many new players on the Lakers, but he is really happy to be a Laker and threw a shot at the Wizards, a team with whom he seemed to have a falling out before his trade request.

“It’s crazy, I was just talking to somebody about how I was on a different team on the east coast and they weren’t even going to make the playoffs. Now I’m here on the west coast in the Conference Finals. It feels crazy. I’m so happy to be here and play with these guys.”

"I was on a different team … and they weren't even going to make the playoffs. Now I'm here on the west coast in the Conference Finals. It feels crazy."

— Rui Hachimura on his trade to the Lakers pic.twitter.com/7GvFn4nj2L

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 19, 2023

Most NBA players would be happy if they were traded from the Wizards to the Lakers, but it seems Hachimura was especially happy. Domantas Sabonis had revealed that Hachimura dreamed of playing in the Lakers’ home arena before he had even been drafted into the league, a dream he’s living out in real time. He is a restricted free agent in the summer.


Rui Hachimura’s Playoff Run

Through the postseason, Hachimura has emerged as one of the best bench players in the league. He has had 20-point games off the bench and ends up closing games at times because of his offensive versatility and strong defensive instinct. There’s a reason the Lakers are thinking of having him guard Nikola Jokic in their ongoing series against the Denver Nuggets.

Hachimura has played six minutes in the first quarter of Game 2 between the Lakers and Nuggets and already has six points. He is yet to miss a shot so far this game. He is averaging 11.6 points and 3.3 rebounds for the entire playoffs.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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