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Rui Hachimura gifts Clippers jersey to Lakers fan during exchange

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:25 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Rui Hachimura gifts Clippers jersey to Lakers fan during exchange

Summary

Rui Hachimura, recently signed by the Los Angeles Clippers, engaged with a young fan on Instagram by swapping the fan's Lakers jersey for a Clippers one. Hachimura, who joined the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal, encouraged fans to support his new team. The Clippers are currently navigating a challenging period after being penalized with fines and loss of draft picks. Interim president Trent Redden has publicly apologized and vowed to rebuild trust with the fan base. Hachimura’s gesture may aim to strengthen connections with both Clippers and Lakers supporters.

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By the Numbers

•Hachimura gifted a Clippers jersey to a fan wearing a Lakers jersey.
•He signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Clippers in July.
•The Clippers face severe penalties following an organizational scandal.
•Interim president Trent Redden issued an apology to fans at media day.
•Hachimura aims to attract Lakers fans to the Clippers ahead of the season.

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2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Rui Hachimura converts Lakers fan to Clippers stan in wild gift exchange

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Rui Hachimura moved on from the Lakers, and he’s hoping his fans do, too. On his official Instagram account @blacksamurai, a clip of Hachimura gifting a Clippers jersey to a...
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