Though they were on the losing side …

Though they were on the losing side with Team World, both Hachimura and Wagner fared well on the All-Star stage. Hachimura had 14 points as a starter and Wagner had 16 off the bench. They came away from the experience appreciative they were able to represent the Wizards and also their home countries. “I’m just proud of myself and proud to be Japanese,” Hachimura said. “I think a lot of people were watching in Japan. I just want to grow basketball in Japan.” “[It hit me] when I saw my flag,” Wagner said. “Germans are not like Americans like super patriotic… it was cool.”