Rui Hachimura made his Lakers debut in the team’s preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors. Hachimura, the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, scored 11 points in 17 minutes off the bench. During the game, he received advice from rookie teammate Dalton Knecht. Knecht, who was a two-way player for the Lakers during the 2022-23 season, offered Hachimura encouragement and tips on adjusting to the NBA.
