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Rui Hachimura
Rui Hachimura was born on February 8, 1998, in Toyama, Japan, to a Beninese father and Japanese mother. Growing up biracial in Japan presented unique social challenges, but sport provided Hachimura with a sense of belonging and purpose. He initially played baseball, Japan's most popular sport, before discovering basketball in middle school. His combination of size, athleticism, and coordination, inherited from both his African and Japanese heritage, made him a natural on the basketball court.
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Dejounte Dashon Murray was born on September 19, 1996, in Seattle, Washington. Growing up in one of the city's tougher neighborhoods, Murray faced significant adversity from a young age. He lost close friends to gun violence and navigated a challenging home environment, but basketball provided him with purpose, discipline, and ultimately a way out. His raw talent and determination on the court caught the attention of scouts early in his high school career at Rainier Beach High School, a program known for producing NBA talent.
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