Lakers forward Rui Hachimura shared a video of himself training with sumo wrestlers before the upcoming 2025–26 season.
Japanese forward Rui Hachimura is preparing for his fourth season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rui Hachimura
Rui Hachimura
Position: PF
Age: 27
Height: 206 cm
Weight: 104 kg
Birth place: Japan
And he might have a new trick up his sleeve, as he’s preparing for the season in an unusual way.
The 27-year-old shared a live video on his Instagram, showing him training with sumo wrestlers.
Hachimura had a solid year with the Lakers last season, averaging 13.1 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in around 31 minutes per game.
He’s projected to be one of the Lakers’ most important players next season as they look for another deep playoff push in the Western Conference.
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