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Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki Meets LeBron James, Rui Hachimura at Lakers Game, Gets Personalized Jersey
Roki Sasaki hasn’t officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers yet, but he’s already getting the star treatment in L.A.
On Tuesday, Sasaki went to the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards game, where he was given a No. 11 Lakers jersey by the team.
Sasaki also got to talk to fellow Japanese star Rui Hachimura, who showed him how to throw up the L.A. sign.
Future Hall of Famer LeBron James also went out of his way to introduce himself to the newest Dodgers star.
Sasaki announced he was signing with the Dodgers last week. While he hasn’t officially been introduced yet, that’s expected to happen this week.
Clearly, Sasaki is already fitting in with the biggest stars in L.A., though. Dodgers front office members Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes were also at the Lakers game Tuesday night with their newest star.
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ top pitching prospect Roki Sasaki had a night to remember at the Staples Center as he got the chance to meet two basketball superstars, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, during a Lakers game.
Sasaki, who hails from Japan, was thrilled to meet his fellow countryman Hachimura, who currently plays for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. The two exchanged pleasantries and posed for photos, showcasing the camaraderie between Japanese athletes.
But the highlight of the evening came when Sasaki was presented with a personalized Lakers jersey with his name on the back, courtesy of LeBron James himself. The gesture left Sasaki speechless and grateful for the warm welcome he received from the basketball legend.
The meeting of these three talented athletes was a special moment that showcased the bond between sports stars from different disciplines and countries. It was a night that Sasaki will never forget as he continues to chase his dreams of making it to the major leagues with the Dodgers.
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