From Japan to the NBA: Inside Rui Hachimura's journey

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Жыл бұрын

Rui Hachimura of the Washington Washington Wizards has become a hero of Toayama, Japan. We dig into his origins.
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@_KITE Жыл бұрын

This is so crazy. I am so happy the NBA dove into Hachimura’s backstory. I would love to see more.

@kingmeruem1 Жыл бұрын

this is marketing and this is one of the reason why they chose wizard to play with gsw

@hideangels Жыл бұрын

@@kingmeruem1 the wizards would’ve played in Japan anyways since they played there before but they had to find a team that also had a relatively good following in Japan also and what better person than Steph Curry who regularly makes tours there for brand and adidas and the reigning champs😂

@tizoc977 Жыл бұрын

the quality of this video is insane. I love the way they told his story through his childhood neighbors

@chivalrous_chevy1163 Жыл бұрын

Facts

@TheHouseofSniffers Жыл бұрын

Took them long enough.

@FaxingSera Жыл бұрын

I can't wait for this dude to shine even brighter on the Lakers!

@lexbeltran1354 Жыл бұрын

Same here👍

@hollister2320 Жыл бұрын

@@lexbeltran1354 both got your wishes, last two games he’s averaged 21pts, on very very efficient shooting😳oh an a dub in last game vs Knicks

@allyvarner223 Жыл бұрын

Right

@yofresh723 Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉🎉

@Clarence.303 Жыл бұрын

He’s balling right now in the playoffs!

@xdgs567z Жыл бұрын

Who’s here after his 29 point game 1 playoff game?

@Celestial33333 Жыл бұрын

im too

@x.slayer.x8823 Жыл бұрын

he is mad good

@SimonNickels Жыл бұрын

Would he be the first Japanese player in win an NBA championship if the Lakers win this year?

@Celestial33333 Жыл бұрын

@@SimonNickels yes

@FACTZ973 Жыл бұрын

Rui has game. Don't sleep on him. Remember, he was drafted with the 9th pick.

@her0gamez469 Жыл бұрын

Rui's story would be perfect for an anime or manga.

@natutz Жыл бұрын

He is Akagi from Slamdunk!

@mauriliomelo8891 Жыл бұрын

Anime companies should try the next slamdunk/Kuroko, it's the Best time

@jasonredic9457 Жыл бұрын

2:10 I just teared up a little. America is considered more inclusive and welcoming than Japan is, but not once has someone told me that being mixed is something to be proud of. Never in my life. Nobody has a soul that pure to say this to someone, especially a young man. That really shook me up.

@tcggggg Жыл бұрын

I mean why would you need to be told that in America? Sorry if I’m being insensitive but the person told him that in Japan because he thought otherwise due to being ‘estranged’ for his color. Being mixed in America is damn near celebrated so people aren’t necessarily going to feel the need to validate that for you even more

@jasonredic9457 Жыл бұрын

@@tcggggg Because I don't have any friends.

@thechikuwa284 Жыл бұрын

Americans taunt Asians to eat lunch with other Asians at school. Americans threaten to keep Asians off the basketball court. When Asians walk down the street in the US, they are thrown a cup of juice by white or black. In Japan, such terrible discrimination does not occur. Why do Americans hide the fact that their country is the most racist country in the world? Count the incidents of racist violence against Asians that occurred this year.

@ArturoHoyte Жыл бұрын

I hope you are inspired to be proud! You'll find friends just don't be shy, try new things, and venture to new places.

@GetOutsideYourself Жыл бұрын

Hey, I tell that to my kids all the time and I hope they understand.

@Brodie922 Жыл бұрын

Special dude right there. One of a kind. Happy to see him succeeding in the league.

@brandons2199 Жыл бұрын

sounds like his childhood coach was an amazing dude, it's understated how much good childhood coaching can influence a player's trajectory

@oneverythingilove5084 Жыл бұрын

This is rare. Glad to see change. Congrats on his journey.

@lastylehustle Жыл бұрын

Rui will love playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. We welcome you and we will support you!

@Aki-zq5yu Жыл бұрын

この映像がNBAの公式アカウントに載ったことが日本の誇りすぎる

@LeGoat006 Жыл бұрын

いいねいっぱいついた他人のコメント丸パクリして稼ぐいいねは君の誇りかな？w

@Aki-zq5yu Жыл бұрын

@@LeGoat006 気持ち悪！なんやお前

@user-kc8qs8db1g Жыл бұрын

中学生のとき、毎朝「バスケしようよ」と違うクラスなのに誘いにきた友達が泣かす・・・八村、本当は嬉しかっただろうな人間てこういう小さな出来事が後の人生を大きく変えるんよな

@F1Am3b0i-pb6py Жыл бұрын

Woah... This clip definitely gives a SLAM DUNK vibe... the basketball gymnasium... the seasoned middle school basketball coach is kinda like coach Anzai... the basketball enthusiast and sports shop owner is kinda like the female version of the one in anime... and of course Rui Hachimura is like the real life and more versatile version of Akagi Takenori... amazingly surreal!

@gummettala3986 Жыл бұрын

It actually does damn

@hankzhong Жыл бұрын

lol was looking for this comment, he's definitely the real life Akagi Takenori, but with the skill of Kaede Rukawa!

@robertdepesci3418 Жыл бұрын

so interesting to hear a pure japanese accent in a bassy baritone voice

@DNAPIXELATED 28 күн бұрын

@Holzganggang Жыл бұрын

Would have been cool to touch on his time at Gonzaga too. I feel like that played a pretty big contribution to where he is rn as well. He didn’t even speak English when he got to the school and left ready for the NBA. Pretty crazy

@marybenavides2274 Жыл бұрын

I think one of the kids towards the end was wearing a Gonzaga T-shirt.

@L33TH4XM8 Жыл бұрын

Rui tweeted that this is chapter 1 in a docuseries so maybe they will cover that. I hope they do!

@frank-ko6de Жыл бұрын

Mark Few is a great coach. Gonzaga seems almost too small for his potential, but he keeps being able to recruit a lot of Hidden gems.

@jludd34 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Amazing you guys were able get rare footage and interviews in Japan. Tough.

@jonnynguyen1690 Жыл бұрын

Yo production on this was amazing. Props to the team that made this. So wholesome

@yuji02345 Жыл бұрын

最後まで見て本当に感動しました八村塁さんは日本の誇りです！

@barrytrotterisweird Жыл бұрын

What about Ohtani?

@user-nf3cr5cj8e 8 ай бұрын

@@barrytrotterisweirdgood

@NN-er8wg 2 ай бұрын

@@barrytrotterisweird meh

@user-oi8xm9wy4q Жыл бұрын

富山メインで取材されてて富山愛を感じる

@user-iz5rt6bi3d Жыл бұрын

日本で試合をしてくれてありがとう！！！ Thank you for playing in japan🔥🔥

@user-jw5qj8kv2y Жыл бұрын

Hachimura, who is Japanese and became an NBA player, is really amazing. He is the pride of Japan! Hachimura may not be a star player in the NBA, but he is a superstar player to Japanese people.

@fonzi981 Жыл бұрын

I am a wizards fan, and I believe Rui will become a star player one day. He is still young and has plenty of time left to prove himself.

@user-vh8ni3fe1w Жыл бұрын

응 흑인임

@xcnis Жыл бұрын

@@user-vh8ni3fe1w 그만

@Wis_Dom 11 ай бұрын

I heard the Japanese didn't accept him because he is only half.

@miitchiieee 11 ай бұрын

@@Wis_Dom The views of a group do not reflect all of them.

@user-yp8xt7uk6l 11 ай бұрын

good luck to Rui cheers from Korea

@AmazingJay909 8 ай бұрын

LA got a gem in Rui. So excited for him!

@hitoshi.9818 Жыл бұрын

Japangameで八村選手の名前がコールされた時、涙が止まらなかったほど感動しました。とチョイスした風景がどれも神秘的で琴線に刺さる。。。Japanese BLACK SAMURAI、とてもかっこいいです。🙏🌸🇯🇵🗻🗼🏯🌸🙏

@gmgmgmxxi Жыл бұрын

私えちな声あげてるよ

@christianfuller2871 Жыл бұрын

Really hope we get to see more of Rui in the comming seasons, he's a special player and I think he's really got potential to become one of the greats of the game

@zeakninja3419 Жыл бұрын

Ong. Bro averageing 13 points a game 👀👀

@hideangels Жыл бұрын

@@zeakninja3419 imagine he becomes more consistent in his three shot/middy and becomes more craftier off the dribble bros gonna be deadly. Could definitely see him being like a New Age Carmelo Anthony

@PheeninBananas Жыл бұрын

This aged perfectly king. Go lakers!

@user-iy7sd9io3r Жыл бұрын

わざわざ地元まで行って取材してて海外のドキュメンタリーは本当に質が高い

@justterrell956 Жыл бұрын

Saw him play last night for the Japan game. This guy can BALL.

@EdgeToFortnite Жыл бұрын

It’s almost like he’s in a league that requires that

@justterrell956 Жыл бұрын

@@EdgeToFortnite do you not watch the NBA? There are plenty of players that can’t ball. There are some that are great at just one thing, then there are solid all around BALLERS. He’s in that category.

@elmosfriend Жыл бұрын

@@EdgeToFortnite that’s why there’s a thing call a g league

@quinndenver4075 Жыл бұрын

@@justterrell956 There’s nobody in the NBA who cant “ball” 😂 lmao

@kenesue6969 Жыл бұрын

Dude his in the nba not in random league

@bluenfly758 Жыл бұрын

ありがとうNBA😭 がんばれ八村💪😤

@NaruGonReaction Жыл бұрын

Rui is a great player.....He belongs to the NBA.....japan national team just keeps getting stronger...

@fanofkaze Жыл бұрын

ハチムラくんアジアの誇りでしかない。今まで以上これからももっと進化していくことを祈ってます。ありがとう🙏

@MariL-bd1bs Жыл бұрын

八村〜🏀日本人の誇りよ✨️✨️

@user-gv2xg5ed9x Жыл бұрын

「バカだったからこそよかった」めっちゃいい言葉やん

@Lmk85 Жыл бұрын

This visuals for this were top tier 🔥 excited to see him on the lakers

@codenovice9776 Жыл бұрын

yo thank you, NBA for making this video!! Now I'm more proud of him and Japan! Also, I appreciate that two NBA teams came over to Japan and played the game, which amazed Japanese NBA fans!!!

@SilverSinclair-fy1cn 2 ай бұрын

His coach really pointed out that being mixed is sumn you should be proud of and he’s a real g for that. Sticking out like a sore thumb in Japan for being “different” can be quite daunting. Love you Rui 🩷🇯🇵

@maxusadoc2011 Жыл бұрын

“Excellence is never an accident; it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.”

@user-hf9mn5zs6q Жыл бұрын

ありがとう八村！これからも応援してます！

@andretheflash3433 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! ❤️🇯🇵⛩️🌸 Keep up the great work Rui! 🙌🏻

@danielallyway Жыл бұрын

One of the best stories ever!

@Bloodshot241 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. It is amazing to hear his story

@chaba.abir.Cleopatre31 Жыл бұрын

Respect from Algéria 🇩🇿🇩🇿❤️🇩🇿🇩🇿❤️🇩🇿🇩🇿❤️

@nonameavailableatm Жыл бұрын

Japan loves and supports Rui Hachimura

@CHEROKEETHECHIEF Жыл бұрын

Love Rui so much!!! Followed since Gonzaga

@racquelwelch9549 Жыл бұрын

I admire and respect who you are Rui. Keep growing and keep shining! 🙏🏽

@midorimiller4166 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this special edition! Go Rui! We’re rooting for you!

@brinklyn-nechell Жыл бұрын

Love him❤

@BushidoBrown76 Жыл бұрын

My lady is a Gonzaga fan and has been for a minute. She used to make me watch the games with her. Soon as I saw this dude play I was like “Yep he’s going to the league”. Good job Rui!

@roughseasskillfullsailor Жыл бұрын

oh man, this is such a great story, I really love these kind of content

@jessicabrown3184 Жыл бұрын

This was such a sweet story ❤️

@olptv7578 Жыл бұрын

This is an incredible story. I'm very respectful to him.

@hr2079 Жыл бұрын

What a great story. Thank you for sharing!

@ksspguam Жыл бұрын

Great! This is a video that will inspire many more kids! Good stuff NBA

@user-on5op9jk5s Жыл бұрын

八村カッコ良すぎる😢

@adriennevictormanlosa2271 Жыл бұрын

So far,, I saw Hachimura, a good role player, defensively and especially offensively, he can be a perfect piece on any team

@SilverSinclair-fy1cn 2 ай бұрын

Rui is a superstar back in his hometown and Japan. Love how wholesome it is that all his tv appearances were being recorded

@kelliott7864 Жыл бұрын

I have mixed feelings about my time in Japan, but this was an amazing video. It's heartwarming to see how proud Toyama is of Rui.

@miraalcantara1613 Ай бұрын

A source of great pride for his community and country by representing in basketball in the best basketball league in the world👏

@koningklootzak7788 11 ай бұрын

There is racism in Japan too, everywhere in the world. But one thing I can say, racism in Japan is much more tolerable than in the west. There is fairness in the system.

@paletix28 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I love his story so much and love the people and culture of Japan the way they speak is just so beautiful and respectful much love Rui and all my Japanese folks🎉

@vallecend6855 Жыл бұрын

Great video about who seems like a humble and most definitely talented basketball player. I hope Rui keeps thriving and can one day be a superstar in the league. Also hoping that he keeps being the humble and peace-loving person that he is, as shown in the video, and not get tangled into any weird situations or change his character because of living in America.

@lanksey1606 Жыл бұрын

That was really good, appreciated that story

@simonjakefrances6433 Жыл бұрын

I love this! Right on brother!

@Boomdizzle99 Жыл бұрын

def a fan of his now!! He has been sooo consistent in this post season. lakers wouldnt be where they are now in the playofffs without his contributions

@janinecastro1581 Жыл бұрын

inspiring... what a great game vs memphis today..

@edwinana1884 Жыл бұрын

And now he is one of the key player in lakers❤

@YK-kk9hq Жыл бұрын

Rui , you are japanese dream. I believe in you , from Japan :)

@-SUPER-_ Жыл бұрын

🥺 I love Japan

@AbubakerDawood Жыл бұрын

one of my favourite player right now

@user-py9kk7jg8f Жыл бұрын

八村‼️ もっともっと突き進んでほしい‼️ 日本の誇り🇯🇵✨

@kuakilyissombroguwi Жыл бұрын

Mad respect for my man Rui. 😤🔥

@justagrom5362 Жыл бұрын

What a legend

@user-zp4md2fo8n Жыл бұрын

Full of love and respect for this amazing story and player. Hope he shines all the way! Nothing but respect from Seoul, Korea Proud and Asia

@euprime Жыл бұрын

Great addition to the Lakers! Whole Japan will back the Lakers now.

@orijin123 Жыл бұрын

I’m really happy to watch this Japanese video in NBA official KZfaq channel😢😢

@Ajtoovaliidd Жыл бұрын

Awesome Rui!!!

@sheeshsheesh5572 Жыл бұрын

Rui the GOAT frfr🙏🏽

@gazzamacca9813 Жыл бұрын

What a voice, impressive young man.

@lebrunjaym676 Жыл бұрын

Such an epic story

@elluckyii8846 Жыл бұрын

What a cool story! Go Rui! Go Lakers!

@Prohewitt Жыл бұрын

please more of this

@uqutz Жыл бұрын

This should be a "The Basketball Kid" film. The coach was like Mr. Miyagi and Hachimura is like Daniel LaRusso.

@blakewu1375 Жыл бұрын

He’s doing great now in the playoffs. I hope the Lakers re-sign him.

@qQ-Qp Жыл бұрын

日本からドラフト一巡目はマジでヤバイ。頑張れ

@mnmaddict37532 Жыл бұрын

Let's go Rui

@aznswag6030 11 ай бұрын

inspirational ..

@zhipengren Жыл бұрын

imagine he win his first chip as a laker this year

@xavieriswavier Жыл бұрын

Rui 17 points in the first half of game 3 of the WCF. What a beast

@Shortly8908 Жыл бұрын

Japan is sooo beautiful.

@user-dm2ce3fj3c Жыл бұрын

日本の誇り🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

@Max-tt1hu Жыл бұрын

WELCOME TO THE LAKERS RUI!!

@FACTZ973 Жыл бұрын

Rui is an inspiration and icon in his home country. Being in the L.A spotlight gives him way more exposure as opposed to being in the nation's capital.

@agent-bvb4814 Жыл бұрын

Great video and great message from Hachimura. Let's go Lakers

@reynaldihendarto Жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see you at lakeshow

@-bacon_bacon- Жыл бұрын

From the day he was drafted, I always paid attention to him because he was japanese😂 an Asian like me. And as I watched his game, I realised he had great potential but just on a wrong team. So happy to see him working out for the lakers

@Jordan.Q Жыл бұрын

I'm officially a fan! Side note shout out to basketball and bridging the world. Go get em samurai

@pdetn1046 Жыл бұрын

本当に素晴らしい。

@abdoulayetandia2175 Жыл бұрын

In Japan he is a star but she is a humble kid because well educated he can play everywhere on the court physically strong so coaches must trust him in NBA because he's so versatile if he can get a ring I will be happy good trip for NBA finals kid

@PossMcLeod Жыл бұрын

What an awesome story! Can't wait to see the documentary on Rui becoming the first Japanese Basketball player to win 5 NBA RINGS with the Lakers! haha LETSGOOOO!

@Sir_Toni Жыл бұрын

He'll get his first this year!