Reposting since it got buried :
I wanted to take a closer look at the non-scoring elements of Rui's game vs Argentina so I dug into the full game highlights (still not as good as actual game footage but I couldn't find a replay)
Here he shows a quick reaction to a deflection, immediately starts the break with his head up and makes a great left-handed pass on the move. On time, on target:
https://streamable.com/7jtnfA poor ballhandling turnover driving into traffic:
https://streamable.com/t6up3Well executed two-man game in the high post (almost Nene-esque) that ends with him swishing a three. Next he grabs the ball off the rim, evades the defender with right to left crossover and pitches it to a teammate for a 3pt assist
https://streamable.com/95tmqGets the ball on the wing, quick in-and-out move - subtle, to occupy both defenders with his dribble - then makes a lookaway bounce pass to a streaking cutter for a layup. Nice play:
https://streamable.com/ky30sCalls for a postup near the baseline while reading the help defense. Patiently accepts the double team and makes the right pass for an open 3pter:
https://streamable.com/4u6mlRebound and quick hit ahead pass:
https://streamable.com/dl1i6Poor defensive play, miscommunicating a switch and leaving his man. Next play he pump fakes and assists a three:
https://streamable.com/jfkbdOverall I was encouraged with a lot of what I saw . Hachimura seems to be improving on his court awareness/tunnel vision criticisms from his scouting reports. He shows upside as a ballhandler + decision-maker, granted he's not Lebron James out there by any means but he is doing a better job of reading help defenders and making the right play. He also showed that his handle in traffic still needs work, and defensively must be more aggressive in contesting shots (it seems like he knows he's the one player on his team who can't afford to get into foul trouble - but that won't be the case with the Wizards)