RUI HACHIMURA (3yr, $51M)

[venturalakersfan]

[Laker's Fan]

[Kobetan]

He RUI-lly needs to step up his game...

[Bron2AD]

Really disappointed specially without Bron

[Lakersfan1211]

[gng930]

If we didn't already have his bird rights, I'm not sure he's worth the MLE. Wouldn't be surprised if he ends up taking the QO of 8+ million though I think it's more likely they settle on something like 2/15. What team is giving up more at his current level of play?
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[Chronicle]

He has so much potential but he really needs to
1 be more aggressive
2 catch the damn ball

It's doubtful he will change much though if he's been in the league already for several years. A shame since he has such a beautiful jump shot, one of the best looking ones currently in the league
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Kobe

[Hanging from Rafters]

$15mil/2years = $7.5mil/year…good value for Rui at this point. Maybe he improves before the year is out or in the playoffs and the price goes up…maybe he continues to struggle and he’s dismissed…but since the ability for the Lakers to add players will be limited, giving him a chance for next year at a decent cost is probably worth it.
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“When it looks as if it is a realistic possibility, I want to focus on winning a ship like it’s a goal that can’t be denied. I didn’t see that this off season.”

[dcarter4kobe]

Rui or Stanley Johnson?
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"He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though."

[Kblo247!]

And you see exactly why he can’t beat Kuzma out and was dealt. He wasn’t a worker and it got show when Kuzma and Porzingis came and he had to work for his minutes and touches

[Kblo247!]

And you see exactly why he can’t beat Kuzma out and was dealt. He wasn’t a worker and it got show when Kuzma and Porzingis came and he had to work for his minutes and touches

[Laker's Fan]

[aiel]

He reminds me so much of elden campbell. They look like beasts but play so mediocre. No fire, more times than not, they seem to be just going through the motions.

What's most disappointing, with James out, there is plenty of minutes for him if he is willing to do what coaches are asking, defend, rebound, and block shots. Just help anchor the interior.

[tox]

[PICKnPOP]

Supply and demand. He probably gets a decent deal whether he plays well or not because it’s hard to find wings with his size lol

Y’all forget before we got rui and Vanderbilt that we were out here running 3 guard lineups. It wasn’t just this season either lol


Pay that man…I think that when the game slows down in the playoffs he will shine.

Half court, matchup hunting, post up and iso from the post is his game.


Plus we need as many sizable wings as we can get for the suns and clippers.

He’s been trash for sure though.
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“like I never left”

#1

[KindCrippler2000]

[Polarbear]

I would not overpay for him based on what we’re saying so far

But there are definitely some things that I like about his game

He’s a little too reserved for me

[sonic the laker]

Since joining the Lakers, Rui has averaged around:

24 minutes/game; 9 pts/game
6 shots/game (44% fg)
1 3pt att./game (28% 3pt)
2 ft's/game (69%)
5 rebounds/game

Strictly going off of numbers, this is very subpar. Especially for a player with Rui's evident talent. However, the problem isn't primarily with Rui, imo. The problem is with how he's being used...or, more to the point, how he's being misused. Or, not used at all.

Rui, Troy, and Vando overlap in some of the positions they play. Troy is a swingman (2/3), Rui is a combo forward (3/4), while Vando is versatile enough to play multiple positions (2/3/4). But, all have different strengths. Vando is the hustle/energy defensive-minded player. He makes things happen off pure activity. He's not a scorer, so any points from him is a bonus. Troy is a solid defender, with solid shooting ability. He won't "wow" you with his perfomance. But, he's stable on both ends of the court. Each of these two guys have found their established role on this team. Then, there's Rui...

Out of the three players I mentioned, Rui has the highest ceiling, offensively. Rui is a 6'8" forward, with a strong solid frame, and a wingspan a little over 7 feet. He also has a silky smooth mid range jump shot. Also, he's a net neutral defender. He won't buff your defense. But, he won't hurt you, either. With all this, he should be a more productive player than he's been so far, right? I argue he would be...if he was utilized properly.

Watching the games, Rui will get one...maybe two...touches in the post. Other than that, he's getting up shots mostly as an outlet off of broken plays, or spot up 3 pointers. Neither of these things play into his strengths. Just look at Beasley, for example. Ever since he became a Laker, the team will run sets, attempting to get him open looks from 3, throughout the game. Rui's been here longer, but he see's less attention from our coaching staff, in trying to get him more engaged on offense. That's just sad, honestly.
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ZOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!

[King Randle]

The truth is right now Troy is much better than he is on this team. Rui’s role is to come off the bench…provide some offensive punch, which he hasn’t. Be A solid wing defender, which he hasn’t. Get some boards and run the floor. Not much of each. Honestly I would offer him 3 years $15 million tops or let him walk.

[BILBJH]

[rock0100]

At the moment, Cam Reddish is outplaying Rui.

[BILBJH]

[wolfpaclaker]

[defense]

Overpaid

not a fan

[defense]