Rui Hachimura, the men's national team star, has revealed plans to eventually end his basketball career on home soil. Speaking in a video posted on social media, the 28-year-old said he hoped to one day play for his hometown Toyama Grouses, who will compete in the new top tier of Japanese men's professional basketball, the B.League Premier. Hachimura, who was born in Toyama, is set to begin his record-extending eighth NBA season after signing a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers in July. The 203-centimeter forward previously spoke about his desire to wrap up his playing career in Japan during an event in Kobe on August 5. Hachimura made his first appearance for Akatsuki Japan in about two years, scoring a team-high 22 points in an 88-68 win over South Korea in Tokyo. Japan guard Yuki Kawamura will join Hachimura at Clippers training camp next month after signing an Exhibit 10 contract. Kawamura was an unrestricted free agent after playing for the Chicago Bulls last season and then appearing for the Indiana Pacers in Summer League. Hachimura's decision to play for the Toyama Grouses in the future is a significant development for Japanese basketball. The Toyama Grouses are a professional basketball team based in Toyama, Japan, and they will compete in the B.League Premier, which is the top tier of Japanese men's professional basketball. Hachimura's experience and skills will be a valuable asset to the team, and his decision to play for the Toyama Grouses is expected to have a positive impact on the team's performance. Hachimura's career has been marked by numerous achievements, including his record-extending eighth NBA season. He has played for several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards, and has represented Japan in several international competitions. Hachimura's decision to end his playing career in Japan is a testament to his commitment to his hometown and his desire to give back to the community that supported him throughout his career.