Rui Hachimura became the first Japanese player selected in the opening round of the NBA draft when the Washington Wizards claimed him with the ninth pick Thursday in New York.The 21-year-old Hachimura played three seasons at Gonzaga University before nominating for the draft. He now will join a Washington team that had an injury-hit 2018-2019 season, missing the playoffs after logging a 32-50 win-loss record."It is crazy. It is unreal. It means a lot to me, my family and my whole country. I am so thankful," said Hachimura on the stage after shaking NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's hand while …READ FULL ARTICLE
