Tom Hovasse HC “Rui Machida WNBA Debut” @ Part 2
Tom Hovasse, who is currently the commander of the Japan Men’s Basketball National Team, is working hard toward the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, he still pays attention to the trends of the female players who have been teaching for many years.
One of the players who is particularly interested is Rui Machida (Washington Mystics / PG), who became the fourth Japanese WNBA player. She asked Hovasse, who has watched her growth, the ability of a 162cm small soldier to seek a new frontier in the world’s highest league at the age of 29, and expectations for the future.
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Rui Machida’s pass technology is at a level that can be used in WNBA
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—- Machida is showing off his high pass skills at WNBA as soon as he makes his debut. She also makes passes where no one on the other team can predict.
“I don’t know if Louis’s pass skill is the best in the world, but as you can see from his success in the Olympics, I can say that he is one of the best in technology. I’m very happy there.
For, Louis is by no means a prominent person who says, “I am, I am.” Her play is eye-catching and she plays very hard, but otherwise she’s not the type of person who wants to get attention from around her.
Perhaps it’s better to be more prominent in the NBA and WNBA world, but Louis isn’t that kind of player. That’s why I’m glad people are paying attention to her now, and she’s excited to be given that opportunity. “
—- Have you been teaching Machida for a long time and have you been surprised by her play?
“Yes, sometimes. I remember the Tokyo Olympics against Nigeria. Louis played only 20 minutes and still recorded 15 assists in the Olympic tie record, but I know it’s an Olympic record. I didn’t, so after the match I apologized, “I’m sorry I had made you play a little more if I knew about the record.”
