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@@HenryPerera France was losing by 4 vs Japan with 5 seconds remaining and they called (a clearly wrong) goal foul 3 point which force overtime and France won. But if Japan had won they would most likely qualify for the semi finals (And from there all you need is 2 really lucky matches to made the finals). It wasn't only him who was robbed but the whole country. Just he had 27,6,7 (somehow) in that match so it's extra sad for him
So much heart, perseverance, and discipline too as demonstrated by the Japanese men's volleyball team and their recent success at the VNL and the Japanese women's soccer team's success at the World Cup!
France is still better than Japan in every way, shape, or form. France food is better. France cars are better. Even French women are prettier than Japanese women.
Based on FIBA regional rules, Australia is one of us "Asian." So Technically their Asian in basketball world hehe😂. That's why as an Asian, we have to step up. Good thing we have them on our region. Now we have to adjust every qualifier. Before every Asian team is a cake walk against European and American teams. Now we can see the result. The gap is not that far anymore. Putting Australia and New Zealand on Asian quilifiers pays off. The competition is getting better. Asia is more familiar and getting use to compete against elite nations.
Many-many congratulations Team Japan on your outstanding performance. You have done an amazing job and you really deserve this. Your historical feat gave us Asians "something" to be proud of. Wishing you more success all throughout this FIBA 2023 🙏
Just cause you're Asian doesn't mean you have anything to do with Japan. For example, an Iraqi and a Japanese have nothing in common except for being on the same continent.
@@akritasdigenis4831 obviously our nation is quite different compared to his, yes. they have their own identity, culture, mentality, language and history. that doesn't change the fact that cheer on each other.
As a Finn I couldn't but smile at the energy and momentum Japan had in the fourth. The kind of thing I've grown to expect from our Susijengi. I'm happy for Japan and expect Finns to bounce back after gaining some experience and learning from these lessons.
Good game from Japan! Well deserved! Our (Finland) current problem is that our guards suck. Can't defend or beat their defender on offence. Missing retired Koponen and Rannikko a lot.
Sad but true. We miss the old guard of guards. Offencively our back court could match up against Japan at least for three quarters but defence needs work. This is not all on the guards though. The small Japanese guards got to run circles around our bigger players. They got the switches they wanted and were even able to knock down threes against Markkanen & cos hands. But in the bigger picture and regarding other teams our back court just isn't there yet. Maybe with time and experience. I hope our young guards take leaps and maybe there are new guys still coming in as well.
Kawamura has been a star since high school in Japan. Despite his size, his athleticism (speed, footwork, body control, agility) is second to none, and he proved it in this game. With Baba, Togashi, Tominaga and Hawkinson, this team has good potential. I wish Hachimura was part of the group!
@@Defort-jd8xe I disagree with you here. He is a monster of an athlete. Name a player with the same speed and agility, court vision and shooting skills. Also, regardless of playing in Japan or else; if you can play, you can play anywhere and against any opponent.
This performance is what the Filipino fans expected from Gilas but our plays are stagnant and lacks energy.. Japan showed Heart, Guts and Passion.. everytime their national team in any sports compete on world stage i always feel their pride it made me tear up. Congrats Japan, hope you'll make it further from the world cup.
The Philippine team literally is one of the worst basketball teams I’ve ever watched. They literally have no plays other than give the ball to Clarkson and leave the rest to God.
yeah we shot badly from 3 and clarkson being the main ball handler isn’t his style in Utah. We need plays for JC. I wouldn’t be surprised if JC won’t play for gilas anymore
It wasn't just Yuki Kawamura, but Josh Hawkinson, the naturalized player from US, did his part and so did the "Japanese Steph Curry" in Keisei Tominaga in pulling an upset on Markannen-led Finland team while Yuta Watanabe, the lone NBA player, had an off-night. I am of a Japanese descent and I have that Japanese bias to root for Japan and hoping that they can get far to prove that anything is possible, especially in proving that Japanese (Asians) can ball and beat the best despite the physical disadvantages they have with height, girth, jumping ability, etc. They could make up for it with a fundamentally executed plays and every player understanding the role. Though a different roster, Japan pulled a victory on the next opponent in Australia a few years ago, it wouldn't be a shocker if they did it again.
No man as much as it would be nice, you know they stand no chance, not even with Hawkinson (not really Japanese) playing like that and hachimura again very unusual Japanese (I know he’s not present now) watanabe is just a bad player in the best league but can’t make no difference when you play good teams
@@kawaiipotatoes7888 very unusual means that it will most likely never exist again a Japanese like hachimura, it's nothing racist like your little brain thought, it's a fact, how many people like hachimura did Japan had in history ?
Japan is really growing in a bunch of team sports recently, olympic silver medal for their womens basketball team, their mens team is making drastic improvements in front of our eyes. Heck their womens ice hockey team has gotten pretty competitive as well.
Japan is starting to slowly take over sports. Baseball is theirs. A U20 American Football team from Japan beat the US. Their basketball is the best it's ever been.
I'm Japanese, just like basketball. It's really unbelievable Japanese team receive many interest and respect from all over the world. I think they deserve this cause they beated NBA beast Markkanen!!
As a Japanese,when Kawamura was a high school student,his skill was by far the best of all students in Japan I think.He was also a captain of the strongest team.HEIGHT DOESN’T MATTER!!
Seeing Japanese people crying over winning over a European team in basketball brings a tear to my eye. It's awesome how big the sport is getting outside of the states.
This proves to show you not to underestimate your opponent no matter who this opponent is. Japan showed what Greece showed in 2004 that you cannot take underdogs for granted. Two thumps up from Canada.
@@ledernierutopisteyes they are underdogs, so you mean to say India and china have to be at the top in the basketball world just because they have the highest population in the world eh? Completely nonsensical logic
Yuki Kawamura (from Daiichi HS - one of the top schools in Japan) also invited his basketball coach (the legendary Ideguchi) to the game - who sat in the stands and cheered on the young prodigy. Kawamura also won the MVP of Japan's B-League, in his first year of playing (of course - was ROY as well!).
@nofurtherwest3474 the problem is his height. He was on fire this game against Finland but not at all against Germany. And obviously the NBA is a way higher level than both. He looks like a really sharp guard but I imagine the NBA would be skeptical of how good someone so short would be on defense
@@reesthomas8467 i see, yes i hear about defensive liability all the time. so basically the guy chose the wrong sport. had he chose soccer maybe he could have went pro like other Japanese players.
I'm a weeb Filipino and I'm so happy for them. Some of these players probably grew up watching Slamdunk too and they're literally living their childhood right at that moment.
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The japanese Barea 😂 #JJTominaga 😜
3rd quarter score 53-71 Finland.
Then, a 45 to 17 point run!! Never seen anything like that. 👍🏾
1:10 63-73
I mean, it’s Finland. 😂
There have been way crazier runs😂... must be new to basketball.. even crazier 4th quarter deficits
Coached for several years. So no. You lack context... and that's okay. When you understand that, please point me to something similar. @@Twinna08
@@Twinna08 shut up this is why u have no friends
He’s 172cm but he’s a deadly shooter. Salute to the coach for trusting him
That's crazy how easily he throw it up from deep
Lol coach is like, "Sorry you're too small. Taking you out."
"But I'm the starting point guard."
"Sorry. Rules are rules"
For trusting him?
Yuki Kawamura (the guard) is currently the MVP of Japan's B-League... in his first season (also won ROY).
@@CrowClouds ummm... the other PG (Togashi) is 167cm...
Too bad nba is all about height. If you aint at least 6 feet you got no shot.
We can feel Japan's pride on this one. So touching.
Especially the white boy on their team
Same as the number 34 in Finland
@@ateallthemonsters2302
@@ateallthemonsters2302 what's the point of this comment even lol
I can feel the japanese pride coming inside of me
@@ateallthemonsters2302Hi black boy
Japan's comeback was incredible. Kawamura was pulling the strings the entire time. Heart over height on display.
Ques - is he good enough for NBA?
@@nofurtherwest3474no
@@nofurtherwest3474probably not
@@NorthernServer darn
@@nofurtherwest3474 he’s really good though
Put his name onto the title of this video instead of just calling him the 172cm dude!
Facts, put some respect on his name💯
yuki kawamura
ありがとう！
nah you'll get more views with his height.
@@trg78lji43r Is it too hard to write "172 cm Japanese Guard Yuki Kawamura"
Who came here after he was robbed vs France in the Olympics?
Wait what happened in the Olympics to him?
@@HenryPerera France was losing by 4 vs Japan with 5 seconds remaining and they called (a clearly wrong) goal foul 3 point which force overtime and France won.
But if Japan had won they would most likely qualify for the semi finals (And from there all you need is 2 really lucky matches to made the finals).
It wasn't only him who was robbed but the whole country. Just he had 27,6,7 (somehow) in that match so it's extra sad for him
Damn. Thx for the info dude. Thats so stupid, damn refs
Dans le rétro
And I'm french 😂
I almost cried watching yuta. As a raptor fan we always loved him and follow him. So happy for him and always wishing him the best from Canada!
ありがとう、ゆうたは今季足を怪我してしまい
もうすぐ行われるパリ五輪では怪我が治るかわからない状況だ
どうか一緒に彼が活躍できるよう祈ろう
@@アオノ-t2eoh
ありがとう！彼はどんな状況でも大丈夫です。彼は最高のプレーヤーです。
There are SO many teams that could use a Yuta Watanabe. I would LOVE him on the Knicks
Gotta love japanese athletes. So much pride, honor and sportsmanship. I still remember the football players cleaning the locker rooms. So awesome
So much heart, perseverance, and discipline too as demonstrated by the Japanese men's volleyball team and their recent success at the VNL and the Japanese women's soccer team's success at the World Cup!
I am Filipino but I literally cried... so happy for Japan... kawamura small but with great skills
Alapag vibes
JJ barea lebrons dad student
I guess you weren't taught about what Japanese soldiers did when they invaded your country.
@@chapter4running224 Liberals like you love to live in the past, why?
@@chapter4running224
If we're bringing up history then each country is just as guilty as japan, even if japan was arguably more cruel
True Slam Dunk moment.
his speed is insane!
it’s like 1.5x no one from Finland could follow his speed
Literalmente all short ballers that are not buffed
Yeah wtf bro I watched this video on 0,5x speed but they still didn't catch him
Assume you're 20-50kg lighter and 30cm smaller, lower center of gravity etc. Of course you're way faster in sense of acceleration and stopping.
Japanese JJ Barea
lmao i'm dead bro@@freezxng_moon
Good to see Japan win. You are one of the most gracious winners and your fans are so respectful all over the world
Japan, always a great example for the children of the world :) Respect from Türkiye
Insane game.. Japan always had that fighting spirit
I'm here after the france vs Japan game kawamura what a player he's a gem. And france should be ashemed of that game they are a cheat
What they did?
France is still better than Japan in every way, shape, or form. France food is better. France cars are better. Even French women are prettier than Japanese women.
@@bball3048mm France is a poor country compared to other European countries. Just look at the River, filled with crap and rats
@@bball3048mm nice ragebait diddy
So the 'Slam Dunk' is not an animation, it is a real story.
legit what i was thinking!!!
Ahiru no Sora is a better reference
@@Anon-qp3kt They never won a match lol
Japan is no doubt the best team in Asia for this tournament. Wish them more success in upcoming games!
i think Australia is better but japan is good too
Yes, Australia, from the continent of Asia. @@WastedBananas
Based on FIBA regional rules, Australia is one of us "Asian." So Technically their Asian in basketball world hehe😂. That's why as an Asian, we have to step up. Good thing we have them on our region. Now we have to adjust every qualifier. Before every Asian team is a cake walk against European and American teams. Now we can see the result. The gap is not that far anymore. Putting Australia and New Zealand on Asian quilifiers pays off. The competition is getting better. Asia is more familiar and getting use to compete against elite nations.
@@thebighoney9034 Australia is considered an Asian team in international basketball
@@donrosal9655Australasian 😂 Us Kiwis are also Asian 😀
And now in olympics he almost make Wemby Embaarrassed too!!
Is he the Michael Jordan of Japan? 😅😅
@@AiJaiDeeSaMer Wemby is the Michael Jordan of Japan. He dominated Japan like a skinny Godzilla
Many-many congratulations Team Japan on your outstanding performance. You have done an amazing job and you really deserve this. Your historical feat gave us Asians "something" to be proud of. Wishing you more success all throughout this FIBA 2023 🙏
Thanks, hope your nation does well too :)!!
Thanks too.. We are hoping for a more decent performance compared to the last FiBA World Cup 🙏
Just cause you're Asian doesn't mean you have anything to do with Japan. For example, an Iraqi and a Japanese have nothing in common except for being on the same continent.
@@akritasdigenis4831 obviously our nation is quite different compared to his, yes. they have their own identity, culture, mentality, language and history.
that doesn't change the fact that cheer on each other.
@@akritasdigenis4831shut up
As a Finn I couldn't but smile at the energy and momentum Japan had in the fourth. The kind of thing I've grown to expect from our Susijengi.
I'm happy for Japan and expect Finns to bounce back after gaining some experience and learning from these lessons.
No chance against germany tho. We gonna smash you x
Short guys can hoop too...✊🏀
proud of you Japanese team.. we love you from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭♥️♥️
i love watching this. soo emotional. very proud team japan.
Man decided to make his life a sports anime. Maximum respect.
適切にゲームメイクしつつ、大事なポゼッションでは自らシュートを決める河村が大好き
0:48 Markkanen probably thought he had the easiest block ever hahaha
Good game from Japan! Well deserved! Our (Finland) current problem is that our guards suck. Can't defend or beat their defender on offence. Missing retired Koponen and Rannikko a lot.
Sad but true. We miss the old guard of guards. Offencively our back court could match up against Japan at least for three quarters but defence needs work. This is not all on the guards though. The small Japanese guards got to run circles around our bigger players. They got the switches they wanted and were even able to knock down threes against Markkanen & cos hands.
But in the bigger picture and regarding other teams our back court just isn't there yet. Maybe with time and experience. I hope our young guards take leaps and maybe there are new guys still coming in as well.
日本のことを応援してくれて感謝します。
Top shots!
I also loved the commentary.
"He will do that and he will do it nicelyyyyyyyy"
Japan deserves to be in the Olympics
unlike Xi Jin Ping the pool's country
@@lpy1102I read "pool country," and with recent events, it's pretty accurate.
@@lpy1102Xi Jin Pooh's team just got demolished 😂😂😂
@@dexxed674 again and again, and it won't be the last time hehe
Japan did play the Olympics last year.😂😂R u even watching fiba
When Kawamura hit that three on Markkanen's grill, that was it. He finished with 25 points and 9 assists off the bench.
Japan Basketball program is pretty good. Even without Hui Hachimura, they still fight for the win. Congrats from Philippines!
Dont forget wantanabe
Was that Susan Waldman with the play by play? How can human ears tolerate that “Tomi-Na-GAAA!!”?!? Brutal.
I thought Ryota Miyagi is just a myth until I happened to watch this!
SHORT KING MIYAGI 😤😤😤😤
RYOTIN can't make a long shot in basketball !
@@jun7495 the height and speed though....:)
There is also Hisashi Mitsui in Japan.
It is a man named Tominaga.
宮城リョータが22歳を迎えるまでにシュートを努力した姿が、河村勇輝です。
Loved this narrator. Those plays were AWESOME, the guards are lightning quick, and ambidestrous???
Kawamura has been a star since high school in Japan. Despite his size, his athleticism (speed, footwork, body control, agility) is second to none, and he proved it in this game.
With Baba, Togashi, Tominaga and Hawkinson, this team has good potential. I wish Hachimura was part of the group!
„second to none“
in Japan*
I can't accept his absence
Frfr it’s lame af he ain’t play wit his team .
@@Defort-jd8xe and Finland, from what I see
@@Defort-jd8xe I disagree with you here. He is a monster of an athlete. Name a player with the same speed and agility, court vision and shooting skills.
Also, regardless of playing in Japan or else; if you can play, you can play anywhere and against any opponent.
😢what a great game and you could feel Japan's happiness!❤❤❤
This performance is what the Filipino fans expected from Gilas but our plays are stagnant and lacks energy.. Japan showed Heart, Guts and Passion.. everytime their national team in any sports compete on world stage i always feel their pride it made me tear up. Congrats Japan, hope you'll make it further from the world cup.
Gilas fans rn: It should've been me, not him!
Filipino number 1
The Philippine team literally is one of the worst basketball teams I’ve ever watched. They literally have no plays other than give the ball to Clarkson and leave the rest to God.
@@oompaloompa6064Kai Sotto is a good piece as well but true
We have the best coach in the whole world....choke reyes for da win
....... Congrats Japan!....... From Manila Philippines!.......
Completely unbeliveable. Congrats Japan.
I'm japanese fan. I'm so happy that Kawamura is known as great player.❤He was already incredible when he's high school student.
Let's go Japan! We cheering for you because our coach sucks!! Love from the Philippines!
What a betrayer you are, talking shit about your country....
Some of the Gilas players too are missing their outside shots many times.It's not all Chot's fault
Buti pa nga japan
yeah we shot badly from 3 and clarkson being the main ball handler isn’t his style in Utah. We need plays for JC. I wouldn’t be surprised if JC won’t play for gilas anymore
they were missing their shots because of poor rotation and lack of plays which is ultimately the chot's responsibility. @@mhoadievdelapaz3703
Seeing the Japanese so prideful and passionate about basketball warms my heart ❤️
Kawamura was very cool
He is GOAT🐐🔥
Beautiful game and beautiful plays!
dude hes literally role model for us 175 cm basketball players
Real life "Ryota's First Slam Dunk"
I just like. What?
How come?
Loved the Japanese passion during the game. It's totally contagious.
Tommynaga ...
Kawamura ...
A true point guard with the heart of a giant
It wasn't just Yuki Kawamura, but Josh Hawkinson, the naturalized player from US, did his part and so did the "Japanese Steph Curry" in Keisei Tominaga in pulling an upset on Markannen-led Finland team while Yuta Watanabe, the lone NBA player, had an off-night.
I am of a Japanese descent and I have that Japanese bias to root for Japan and hoping that they can get far to prove that anything is possible, especially in proving that Japanese (Asians) can ball and beat the best despite the physical disadvantages they have with height, girth, jumping ability, etc. They could make up for it with a fundamentally executed plays and every player understanding the role.
Though a different roster, Japan pulled a victory on the next opponent in Australia a few years ago, it wouldn't be a shocker if they did it again.
No man as much as it would be nice, you know they stand no chance, not even with Hawkinson (not really Japanese) playing like that and hachimura again very unusual Japanese (I know he’s not present now) watanabe is just a bad player in the best league but can’t make no difference when you play good teams
@@reggaelover483Watanabe is a really good role player. Great 3&D guy. He’s not bad by any stretch of the imagination.
@@reggaelover483 wtf is very unusual Japanese?? are those french players very unusual french too?
@@kawaiipotatoes7888 very unusual means that it will most likely never exist again a Japanese like hachimura, it's nothing racist like your little brain thought, it's a fact, how many people like hachimura did Japan had in history ?
@@kawaiipotatoes7888 french aren't unusual as they always had tall white and black people so you don't make any sense with that example
Japan is really growing in a bunch of team sports recently, olympic silver medal for their womens basketball team, their mens team is making drastic improvements in front of our eyes. Heck their womens ice hockey team has gotten pretty competitive as well.
volleyball too
All thanks to one American: Thomas Wayne Hovasse
Skateboard 2
@@davidcoldstar6333 Haha oh man white people are something else
I agree. Japan has improved a lot on team sports. It's a very impressive evolution!
That Japan team really deserves a spot in Olympics 🇯🇵🥇
That woman her voice..the biggest turn OFF ever
Baseball: Ohtani
Boxing: Inoue
【NEW】Basketball: Kawamura
no🤣
plz add baba, togashi, rui and yuta to basketball plz , also kaoru mitoma for futbol/ soccer :D . there's also JP in tennis, so naomi osaka :D.
in addition
Volleyball: Ishikawa
Rugby: Matsushima
Figure skating: Hanyu
Tennis: Nishikori
Artistic gymnastics: Uchimura
streamer:Junichi Kato
That crossover at 01:50 had the dude half way back to Finland....
Bravo for Team Japon !
Kawamura é um anão para os padrões do basquete atual, mas é um anão de feitos gigantescos
Daaamn this Kawamira kid can play some ball get this man a contract 🥳
Kawamura...
Congratulations from Taiwan! Much love~
Dude! insane crossovers! Number 21 still wondering today where did Kawamura go! Go Japan!
2:19 he gave the ball to reff.. Japanese has great attitude
If Japan continues playing this way, they will qualify for the Olympics for sure.
Wow!!! Amazing performance. Congratulations Japan, best win of the tournament
Remembering Jimmy Alapag from our very own Gilas Pilipinas!!!!!!! Congratulations to Japan!!!!!! Keep it up for the Olympic
Respect 🫡 .This guy proves that mentality and skill matter the most
While Coach Chot embarrassed us in front of international basketball community and the entire Philippine basketball community.
sobrang hype - pakitang gilas lang sa kayabangan only.
@@bessmo1552 exactly the point.
wala talaga talento at puso mga Punoy players puro papogi at papapel lang alam. Kai Sotto pa more mga baliw na fans
ngl the ph coach is dog sht lmao
Tumahimik ka nga alang pakialam ibang bansa sa Philippines.
not even heart bro, just skill
congrats Japan! ❤️ from 🇵🇭
Thanks🇯🇵🤝🇵🇭
1:50 that highlight was impressive
Japan is starting to slowly take over sports. Baseball is theirs. A U20 American Football team from Japan beat the US. Their basketball is the best it's ever been.
that boy was cold blooded out there. all around strong game. looking like nate rob
Congrats to Japan!
Another one of those great players.. "What if they were 6'5" ? He has so much heart.
wow what a game, congrats to Japan from Lithuania
See you in the NBA Yuki Kawamura!
cheer up for Japan! leading game with 10 point and still running for fast break before the buzzer.
watching this so that I can imagine what I would look like playing on the professional court
The real miyagi ❤
So happy to see japan be successful man; tominaga got some serious handles, curious to see if he can find a place in the league
I'm Japanese, just like basketball.
It's really unbelievable Japanese team receive many interest and respect from all over the world.
I think they deserve this cause they beated NBA beast Markkanen!!
YES!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 🎌🎌🎌🎌
Markkanen is such overhaped player his defence is trash....
As a Japanese,when Kawamura was a high school student,his skill was by far the best of all students in Japan I think.He was also a captain of the strongest team.HEIGHT DOESN’T MATTER!!
Go Daiichi!
Allen Iverson proved that a long time ago.
@@jaws1698Allen iverson is like 5 inches taller tho…
Congratulations Japan You deserved the win!!!
I'm not more than 180 and thought basketball is not for me. These bros have proved me wrong.
I love the Japanese fans especially the fan shown in the last part of the video.
Didn’t notice this team had tominaga, man is a sniper good team, imagine if rui played
nasa japan yung totoong puso wala na sa gilas , go japan❤
ITLOG AT HOTDOG NI KEEPER AT DWIGHT. YAN ANG MERON ANG GILAS. AGAHAN, TANGHALIAN AT HAPUNAN NAMAN NI COTS AT ANKOL MANI. PWEH.
Seeing Japanese people crying over winning over a European team in basketball brings a tear to my eye. It's awesome how big the sport is getting outside of the states.
This proves to show you not to underestimate your opponent no matter who this opponent is. Japan showed what Greece showed in 2004 that you cannot take underdogs for granted. Two thumps up from Canada.
so the 125 million people country is the underdgo compared to the 5 million people country ?
@@ledernierutopisteyes they are underdogs, so you mean to say India and china have to be at the top in the basketball world just because they have the highest population in the world eh? Completely nonsensical logic
Yuki Kawamura (from Daiichi HS - one of the top schools in Japan) also invited his basketball coach (the legendary Ideguchi) to the game - who sat in the stands and cheered on the young prodigy.
Kawamura also won the MVP of Japan's B-League, in his first year of playing (of course - was ROY as well!).
Do you think he could play in the NBA?
absolutely no@@nofurtherwest3474
@@nofurtherwest3474 maybe? He's still kinda young - 22. And he speaks English pretty well.
I think he'd have value... it's a "maybe" tho'.
@nofurtherwest3474 the problem is his height. He was on fire this game against Finland but not at all against Germany. And obviously the NBA is a way higher level than both. He looks like a really sharp guard but I imagine the NBA would be skeptical of how good someone so short would be on defense
@@reesthomas8467 i see, yes i hear about defensive liability all the time. so basically the guy chose the wrong sport. had he chose soccer maybe he could have went pro like other Japanese players.
Japan showed heart and guts. Congratulations!
Best PG in Asia right now
Idk why but Japan's team comeback are always so entertaining to watch, be it at football last wc or here
As a Filipino watching I'm happy that they won. They deserve that win!
I'm a weeb Filipino and I'm so happy for them. Some of these players probably grew up watching Slamdunk too and they're literally living their childhood right at that moment.
this was japan's first win over a European team
The Power of Anime. The Power of Slam Dunk.
That guy is so small but he can hoop, congratulations Japan well played
That pass at 1:33 was beautiful 😭
The guy is a true baller. His height is also an advantage for his play style.
Just by watching these highlights,Japan definitely deserved that game they fought til the end
Wrong measurement. He is actually 169cm possibly with shoes on. Just insane...
Nope. You're thinking Togashi.