Rui Hachimura
Rui’s father is from Benin, Africa. His mother is from Japan.
His message to children
Q: What does he want to be for children?
He wants to be a role model for children.
2019 NBA Draft
Q1: When did he start to speak English fluently?
After he enrolled Gonzaga College in Washington, USA.
Note:
He finished high school in Japan then moved to USA.
Q2: He is the first Japanese basketball player in terms of what?
He is the first Japanese basketball player taken in the first round in NBA draft.
Note:
He is the second Japanese-born basketball player drafted in NBA draft.
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