Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was encouraged by Patrick Beverley to take a 'second option' mindset.

Patrick Beverley believes Rui Hachimura needs to be more aggressive in order for the Los Angeles Lakers to be successful.

Last season, Rui Hachimura re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a three-year, $51 million contract. The Lakers had high expectations for the veteran forward, hoping his athleticism would justify the contract.

Rui Hachimura has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for two seasons and has averaged 12.3 points and 4.4 rebounds. There have been games when he’s been red-hot and others when he hasn’t been very productive.

Former NBA star Patrick Beverley advises Lakers' Rui Hachimura to embrace a second option mindset, stirring debate on expectations and performance.

The 6-foot-8 forward has good size, length and skill for his position, making him an important member of the Lakers rotation and a potential X factor for JJ Redick's roster next season.

With training camp for the 2024-25 season nearing, the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. They have made virtually no offseason additions, and while many are predicting doom and gloom for them, some feel they're being underrated or counted out.

The Lakers saw role players like Gabe Vincent, Jared Vanderbilt, Christian Wood, and Cam Reddish miss a significant number of games due to injuries. Many believe that if the supporting cast can return to 100% fitness and their stars,