Something the Los Angeles Lakers have been searching for is a player who does the little things. That player is typically Jarred Vanderbilt, but he has yet to suit up this season so Rui Hachimura seems to be trying to fill that void.
Through the early parts of his career, Hachimura was mainly viewed as a offensive threat that likes his post-ups and mid-range jumpers. However, head coach JJ Redick had needed him to become a force on the glass and he has accepted the challenge.
Impressively, the 26-year-old is averaging 6.2 rebounds and is a player who gets those boards by crashing the offensive glass.