Washington Wizards: Why Rui Hachimura is their third-best player

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3. Offensive wizardry

Hachimura is easily the third-best player on the Wizards because of his ability to create for himself on the offensive end. Often, teams build their rosters with one or two-star players and role players who can either shoot, defend, or rebound.

Needless to say, Washington continues to draft talent that can impact the game in multiple ways. Hachimura can score in a variety of ways and commits to the defensive side of the floor.

The rookie forward can score with or without the ball constantly in his hands. He can take defenders off the dribble, post up or catch and shoot (in small variations).

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One aspect of Hachimura’s game that goes without mention is his constant movement without the ball. He always looks for the open side of the floor or to post up smaller defenders. If he does not have a shot he will pass the ball out and relocate.

Even without Wall in the lineup, Hachimura continues to excel in pick-and-roll situations. As of now, he is shooting 47.8 percent from the floor and 82.9 percent from the charity stripe.

The Gonzaga product is a nightmare to guard on the fast-break and often times pushes the ball himself. With his size and strength, he is tough to stop with a full head of steam or when he cuts down an open line.

As the Wizards forward continues to work on his game he will improve his shooting and one-on-one moves.

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