The reason behind the Lakers re-signing Rui Hachimura for 56M surprises

After the Lakers were able to make things right in the last season after one of their most embarrassing season beginnings in the franchise history, with a 2-10 record, the squad was able to make it into the Western Conference Finals.

One of the main reasons for that was the Japanese wing Rui Hachimura who was traded to LA before the famous trade deadline moves. The hype wasn't big and many thought that it was one of the most disastrous signings of the team in recent years, but they were wrong as Hachimura gave some amazing performances.

Rui was able to fit immediately in coach Ham's team and defensive strategy, but there was something noticeable from the wing's game, his lack of efficacy in his jumping shots, The forward started working on it and was able to significantly improve thanks to AC Phil Handy.

The real reason why the Lakers signed Rui wasn't only for Hachimura's great performance in the postseason, but because the Japanese star has the highest playoff 3-point percentage in NBA History with 52%. Usually, the Lakers lack in 3-point efficacy.

Rui Hachimura continues to put up the work for the next season

Last season ended but Japanese Wing Rui Hachimura hasn't stopped and has continuously put up the work. Hachimura has kept working out with Phil Handy and other teammates like Jarred Vanderbilt now are following his lead.