The Los Angeles Lakers traded for several players to bolster the roster for the second half of the season last year.
Rui Hachimura’s arrival to the Lakers was part of that.
Hachimura impressed the Purple and Gold last season, averaging 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game.
So much so that Hachimura has been taken under the wing by none other than LeBron James, as per team head coach Darvin Ham.
Hachimura reacted to the photo on Twitter, and James shortly followed with a reaction of his own via his official Twitter handle.
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— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 30, 2023
It’s good to see that the Lakers players already share such chemistry before the 2023-24 NBA season gets underway.
Last season, the new-look Lakers were impressive, but they didn’t have much time to genuinely develop chemistry.
Despite that, the Lakers managed to advance to the 2023 Western Conference Finals.
While the Lakers were swept by the Denver Nuggets, the result could have been much different if James was 100% healthy.
This season, James is reportedly working harder than ever as he heads into the NBA Training Camp.
Everything points to a great season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The odds are pretty much in the Lakers’ favor for a great season if the key players can manage to stay healthy throughout the season.
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