Tag: Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura wears “Three-Peat” Air Jordan 8

Brandon King

In a recent game, Orlando Magic forward, and Jordan Brand member, Paolo Banchero rocked a colorway of the Air Jordan XXXVIII that was based on the “Three-Peat” Air Jordan 8 from 2015. It’s white leather and embroidered upper features elements from the aforementioned Air Jordan 8, such as its black tongue, presentation of the Jumpman on the tongue and the multi-color patterns. The aesthetic is completed with a semi-smokey translucent rubber outsole. While there is no indication of an impending release, I certainly would not be in opposition to that…

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FIBANews: Rui Hachimura to sit out FIBA World Cup

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Another huge blow for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with Japan’s star Rui Hachimura bowing out of the tournament By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Focusing on free agency, Rui Hachimura will not play for Japan in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. His home country serving among the hosts delivers an additional blow. “I have made the decision to withdraw from this year’s FIBA World Cup,” said the leading star of the Japan national team via the Japan Basketball Association, “It was a very difficult decision, but after the last season stretching into the Playoffs,…

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“Rui Hachimura” Air Jordan XXXVII : Official Images

Brandon King

As with the Air Jordan 8 and XXXVI before it, Japanese NBAer Rui Hachimura will have his own color way of the Air Jordan XXXVII. before it, Japanese NBAer Rui Hachimura will have his own color way of the Air Jordan XXXVII. It sports a siren red Lenoweave upper with red marbled overlays at the heel and ankles ; Rui’s logo on the tongue and a special tag on the lateral side. Graphical insoles are another nod to Hachimura’s Japanese side of his lineage. Underneath resides a Formula 23 midsole…

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“Global Game” Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan XXXVI coming May 23

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan XXXVI is the latest Rui Hachimura-associated Jordan silhouette, following in the outsoles of the Air Jordan 8 and Jordan Series 01. The Air Jordan XXXVI is visually similar to the previously referenced Jordan 8 in that it appears to make use of the same twine, gym red, black and sesame color palette. Its twine Leno-Weave upper is overlaid with suede at the toe and heel, as well as a crackled-texture leather at the eye-row that also wraps the heel. The same textured leather is also seen…

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Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 8 set to release ( again)

Brandon King

The Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 8 is the poster child for the fluid Air Jordan release date. Initially set to debut back in 2021, it was subsequently postponed twice, with dates in February and March having to be aborted. Now, according to reporting from zsneakerheadz, this collaborative Air Jordan 8 has a new release date, and it is right around the corner. As it cuurently stands, the Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 8 is now scheduled to begin their maiden retail voyage May 23.

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Wizards get 127-110 win over Orlando Magic

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From Jackson Filyo at washingtonwizards.com FINAL: WIZARDS 127 | MAGIC 110 BOX SCORE | PHOTOS | HIGHLIGHTS The Wizards defeated the Magic 127-110 on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. Washington was playing in the second game of a back-to-back and has now won three of its last four games. Kristaps Porzingis scored 13 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter and finished the night 11-18 (.611) from the field, 3-6 (.500) from 3-point range and 10-13 (.769) from the free throw line.  Porzingis has now scored 30-plus points twice and led…

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Check out these image of the Rui Hachimaura Air Jordan 8 SE

Brandon King

New images of the upcoming Rui Hachimura Air Jordan 8 SE have emerged. Birthed in collaboration with up-and coming Washington Wizards forward and Team Jordan member Rui Hachimura, this Air Jordan 8 sports a multi-napped twine suede upper with Hachimura’s black and red logo on the tongue , red pull tab and black on the strap loop and inner provide a bit of visual variety.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a twine midsole and a black and red rubber outsole. The Rui Hachimura Air Jordan 8 are currently planned to…

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Rui Hachimura Air Jordan 8 release postponed again

Brandon King

This special-edition Air Jordan 8 was birthed in collaboration with up-and coming Washington Wizards forward and Team Jordan member Rui Hachimura. It sports a multi-napped twine suede upper with Hachimura’s black and red logo on the tongue , red pull tab and black on the strap loop and inner provide a bit of visual variety. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a twin midsole and a black and red rubber outsole. Initially scheduled to release during the Holiday 2021 season, that was postponed to February 18 and now has been pushed…

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Rui Hachimura to miss last two games of FIBA World Cup

Brandon King

Washington Wizards’ 2019 NBA Draft Lottery pick Rui Hachimura has been playing for Japan in the FIBA World Cup. The former Gonzaga standout will miss the final two games of the World Cup due to knee discomfort and general fatigue. Here is a statment from JBA on Hachimura’s status: The Wizards and Japan Basketball have been operating under a carefully created load management plan to protect Rui’s health after a long NCAA season, the NBA draft and the NBA summer league. Rui experienced knee discomfort and general fatigue during the…

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