Since his selection in the first round of last summer's NBA draft and successful first season in the league, Rui Hachimura has undoubtedly become the biggest star in Japanese basketball.
The next question for the 22-year-old: How far can the Washington Wizards forward progress as a global star and brand in the NBA?
The Japan Times spoke to a pair of veteran local reporters, David Aldridge of The Athletic and Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, about their perceptions of Hachimura and his potential value going forward.