{"id":88115,"date":"2025-08-11T07:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T07:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=88115"},"modified":"2025-08-11T07:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T07:53:14","slug":"update-lakers-rui-hachimura-shares-eye-catching-sumo-wrestling-training-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=88115","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: Lakers\u2019 Rui Hachimura shares eye-catching sumo wrestling training video"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex w-full max-w-[980px] flex-col px-4 pt-4 font-secondary lg:px-0\">\n<p class=\"dek prose mb-2.5 italic text-secondary\">Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is trying a different approach by training with sumo wrestlers in Japan in the offseason.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full max-w-[980px] flex-row gap-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col lg:max-w-[660px]\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-video w-full max-w-full object-contain object-center px-4 lg:px-0\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rui-Hachimura-on-April-25-2025.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) backs towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) plays defense in the first half during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.\" \/><\/figure>\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">Rui Hachimura\u00a0will once again play a key role for the\u00a0Los Angeles Lakers\u00a0as they enter their\u00a0first full season with Luka Doncic. By the looks of it, Hachimura isn&#8217;t taking his responsibility lightly.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old forward is expected to start for the Lakers, along with Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Deandre Ayton. He has been a productive member of the squad with his athleticism, versatility, and range.<\/p>\n<p>This offseason, Hachimura is making sure that he unlocks more facets of his game. He is also doing it in a unique way,\u00a0training with sumo wrestlers\u00a0in his home country of Japan, as posted on his Instagram Story.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col items-center gap-5 px-5 pb-5\">\n<div class=\"relative w-full overflow-hidden h-[300px]\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1954718360589279466&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fnba%2Flos-angeles-lakers%2Flakers-news-rui-hachimura-eye-catching-sumo-wrestling-training-video&amp;sessionId=a94122c2e647676dd32e643cb371715f8b00831d&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=500px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1954718360589279466\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute bottom-0 h-20 w-full bg-gradient-to-t from-white dark:from-black\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hachimura can learn a lot from sumo wrestlers.<\/p>\n<p>They are known for their extreme strength, especially in their legs, core, and upper body. They could help the Lakers forward deal with the physicality in the NBA. Sumo wrestlers also have impressive balance and endurance.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps more importantly, Hachimura can learn discipline and focus.<\/p>\n<p>Sumo wrestlers are lauded for their very regimented training, including meditation.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not a secret that mental strength is important in the NBA, especially for someone who plays for a highly publicized team like the Lakers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"px-5 pb-5 lg:px-0\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[405px] max-w-full rounded-xl border bg-white p-4 md:min-h-[366px]\">\n<div class=\"space-y-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Players try different methods in the offseason to level up, and it&#8217;s cool to see Hachimura, who was born in Toyama, get back to his roots. The former Gonzaga standout has also played for Japan in different international tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>Last season, he averaged 13.1 points on 50.9% shooting from the field and 5.0 rebounds in a career-high 31.7 minutes per game. He has earned the trust of coach JJ Redick, who utilized Hachimura in various schemes, particularly when they play small.<\/p>\n<p>Hachimura, however, has also been linked to trade rumors\u00a0since last season, with the Miami Heat, the Sacramento Kings, and the Brooklyn Nets being mentioned as possible destinations.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is trying a different approach by training with sumo wrestlers in Japan in the offseason. 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