All-Star weekend is a great time for players from around the NBA to make an impression on their peers. Whether they’re trying to do some recruiting or simply prove they belong with the rest of the NBA’s stars, there may not be another time when as much top talent is concentrated into one zip code.
After an impressive display in the Rising Stars Challenge, Hachimura seems to have at least one new fan. Apparently, LeBron James is a Rui Hachimura fan. When asked about the Washington Wizards rookie, the face of the NBA had nothing but good things to say.