This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2020
Offered here is a game-worn Rui Hachimura jersey from the 2019-20 NBA season. Hachimura is the second Japanese-born player to be drafted in the NBA and the first to be drafted in the first round. Not only are the eyes of basketball fans on this emerging star, the eyes of the entire nation of Japan are watching his every move!
After developing into a college star for Gonzaga University, averaging 20 points per game his final season for the Zags, Rui was drafted 9th overall by the Washington Wizards. He lived up to the high lottery status and was selected for the NBA second team All-Rookie. Hachimura also represents the Japan National Team.
This jersey is perfect for Gonzaga, Wizards, and Japanese basketball fans alike. The date 11-8-19 is written in black marker on the tag of the jersey, the date the Wizards hosted the Cavs and Rui scored 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, just the 8th game of his NBA career and is believed to have been worn in additional games. Note that the jersey is not signed.
Provenance: This lot along with several others in this auction comes from the personal collection of a very reliable source with close ties to the NBA and its players. His unique VIP access has allowed him to acquire hundreds of game-used and autographed items including heavily coveted sneakers and jerseys.