Hachimura: I could be the first offensive option for the Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura described the difficult days he went through with the Lakers last season. Hachimura said it was very hard to get the ball and run the offense when LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were on the floor together.

Hachimura said he knew people around him were watching him closely and that he was aware of it. In his view, finding a shot was hard during the stretches when the three stars played together. However, he said he was always ready whenever one or two of those players were missing from the lineup.

Reminding that he was the team's top scorer for part of the season with the Lakers, Hachimura stressed that the experience showed he could take on whatever role was needed. He said that in the new chapter with the Clippers he is also ready to do whatever the team needs.

Having had to carve out his own space in a roster full of star players, Hachimura now intends to take on a clearer offensive role. Whether he seizes that opportunity with the Clippers will become clear in the coming weeks of the season.