Rui Hachimura To Skip The World Cup
1 year agoLos Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura won't be playing at this year's FIBA World Cup for Japan. The 25-year-old is set for his first free agency period and wants to focus on his NBA career. "I have decided to skip this year's FIBA World Cup. All apologies for the disappointing news to the fans who were looking forward to the World Cup," Hachimura said in a statement via the Japan Basketball Association. "It was a very difficult decision but after the season and a long play-offs, and with my first free agency ahead of me, I made this decision in the best interests of my future NBA career. This summer, I hope to focus on the training and getting my body ready for next season." It's been reported that Hachimura is set to command around $15 million annually in free agency after his strong 2023 playoff performances.
Source: olympics.com
Source: olympics.com