It’s so crazy to see this guy who’s 5’8 play with so much heart and effort while a dude like Ben Simmons who’s physically gifted and 6’10” moving like a guard and earning 200M playing like shii
@@JuJu-mj9rfbronny been in the league for how long? Also hes drafted 50+ it's expected he's trash. We'll just wait and see if his time will come. Meanwhile this dude been grinding in bleague in japan.
Japan is one of the countries im really in love with CULTURE HERITAGE FOOD im always cheering for their athletes so Yuki is no different LETS GO... Another YUKI im cheering for is YUKI TSUNODA in FORMULA 1 with racing bulls
Damn. I’m Chinese American, now 67 years old. When I was in second grade, I was the best basketball player in my class. I sank a half court shot, could do a crossover dribble. But I stopped growing. All those kids got to be 6 feet or over that I could outplay. You go dude. Pursue your dreams.
Once he starts hitting his shots , it’s over ! He already had the confidence , playmaking , court awareness , and most importantly- heart . Give the man a contract 🔥🔥🔥
@@greedisbad9890 Facundo played quite well in the NBA, but if Campazzo had to return to play in the Euroleague again, I don't think that Kawamura would have a lot of minutes. Their size makes them a walking target in 1on 1 defense. They need defensive teamplay systems to cover them and in the NBA nobody knows how to defense as a team.
Literally can’t wait to see Yuki in the regular season… I knew his talents would translate to the NBA; it was just a matter of getting a chance… he was literally one of the best international players during the Olympics… so happy to see him in the Grizzlies
8 assist and had highest +/- with +17 Amazing. kid is a ninja out here, Wait till his step back starts dropping. He’s getting acclimated to the size and speed, game by game. Sign him
This man is truly a floor general out there. He understands his role and makes everybody a better player. When you see him with the ball just move to an open spot and he will find you keep your hands up!
Yuki is a giant slayer, i remember seeing knocking down threes over players like Markkanen and Wembanyama, always good to have a player who has a bigger heart then thier body on your team
love the positivity ❤!! i totally hear what you're saying, but It seems like whenever a shorter player shows out, people love to jump to the "big heart" narrative. But let's be real, it's about skill, technique, and basketball IQ. Height doesn’t define how well someone can play, and being 5'8" or 5'9" etc. doesn’t automatically mean you’re grinding harder. Let’s call it what it is pure skill! Yuki's out there sinking shots because he’s good, plain and simple.
@@atbeatz87u must be his agent. Your replying to almost everybody about gilyard. We get it bro..gilyard is offensively better and maybe defensively too but nobody cares. Let it go
So much opportunity for small guards that can handle and pass in the NBA right now with more guys being able to shoot the 3 with a high percentage. Drive and pass, drive and pass. Its the new NBA.
that is an old school PG right there.. actually running the O and making the right reads and passes. not trying to be the center of attention just making the right plays. what a boss
Vast majority of playmakers in the league can do everything he did at a much higher level. He needs to hit shots if any of his playmaking is going to work in actual games. Scouting report will come out that he's not a scoring threat and defenders will just go under or ignore him entirely.
@@sonisisuper doing that would give him room to pass or accelerate and go into the lane and you can't lane lock or get called for 3 sec violation. so nope going under isn't going to stop him unless he sucks at shooting but he's an average shooter.
@@coreyroberts47yeah bruh thats kinda crazy lmaoo, they peeped his performance and gave him a deal. Most people his height get overlooked so maybe he got something.
@@erichong4786 yes well it was home turf cause they was ejecting people or fouling out n stuff like hachimura I think. Game would be better without refs
he actually understands if he goes up its probably getting blocked. so every time the defense collapses when he drives he knows to kick out to an open person. legit guard
This Guy will have success. Such as great players like Buggsy, Stockton, boykins, nate robindon, Isaiah thomas, jameer nelson and soo many others. Just a flashback of Misaka. My respect.
@terrancevanliew1814 nah, cause Stock didn't have the speed of AI, or length of Rondo. Stockton was always the smallest guy on court with the most heart
I've watched Kawamura play a lot. If he were 6'4", he'd be a superstar. He's still got a lot to learn about PG at the NBA level, but his slash and pass game is already elite. He's got excellent court vision, change of pace, he's a good finisher at the rim, and he can get hot from 3pt range.
I remember this little dude from the Olympics, he was an absolute machine. Great to see him get a shot at the big league, even better to see him killing it out there.
He’s faster and more agile. Their height makes it hard to reach his grasp of the ball since his arms are at their knees. He knows his shots would get blocked easily so they’re using him as a playmaker. Awesome
@@ThrowDaLobHun23you want ja to be a cutting sg? He can shoot don’t get me wrong but not good enough to be hanging at the 3 point line waiting on a pass
@@ThrowDaLobHun23 that’s the problem. We can throw the new guy in the secound squad and let him lead the bench. But ja should always start pg unless he just starts shooting 38- 40 percent from 3
reminds me of ricky rubio in a way, can definitely see him becoming a solid player in this league. only needs to work on his finishing and scoring ability, otherwise defenders won’t respect that type of his game and take away those passes
@@atbeatz87 no one gives a shit about your boy, show me Jacob Gilyard sonning Wemby and Gobert by himself after his top-scoring teammate got tossed by the home court refs, then we'll talk.
Bro is the guy that doesn’t care about getting points but passing and assisting for his team knowing that even if he had 0 points that he still contributed to the team, honestly respect and I’m excited to see him play more. This shows anything is possible and go Yuki
Guy gives home for us homies around his height. Never let you genetics stop you for going for your dreams! Even if you fail, at least in your heart you knew you gave it your all despite all the odds. I definitely do not want to die telling my self “what if” or “if only I tried”
He is so efficient, he’s not wasting time hogging the ball, he’s either shooting or passing to the next guy. Also let’s appreciate how his the Grizzlies are all moving. For a guy like him to excel, everyone needs to be doing their jobs and they are, their constant movement is awesome. Kawamura X Zach Edey = Asian connection? Or Beasts from the East?
Being a 5 8 Asian and make it to the NBA isn't easy. This guy shows the kids growing up that anything is possible
i bet he's just gonna be like the other short players who pop off for a season or two then get booted off the league
@@HaslemBurner nah
wicked to know that I am actually quite a bit taller than him lmfao
damn near impossible
@@islandtime5074maybe, but at least theres a chance even just small
It’s so crazy to see this guy who’s 5’8 play with so much heart and effort while a dude like Ben Simmons who’s physically gifted and 6’10” moving like a guard and earning 200M playing like shii
Real
Bronny jame
@@JuJu-mj9rfbronny been in the league for how long? Also hes drafted 50+ it's expected he's trash. We'll just wait and see if his time will come. Meanwhile this dude been grinding in bleague in japan.
@@JuJu-mj9rf what does Bronny James have to do with this statement
We don't like Ben. Simple as
Im just so happy to see so many people believe in him. He's def the national treasure of Japan. Go Yuki!!
Big fan of Yuki. - Philippines.
@@bigradwolf5001 How come theres no full blooded pinoys in the nba???? I guess the Japanese love the game more than u bums
@@bigradwolf5001Can you take me to the Philippines with you?
Japan is one of the countries im really in love with CULTURE HERITAGE FOOD im always cheering for their athletes so Yuki is no different LETS GO...
Another YUKI im cheering for is YUKI TSUNODA in FORMULA 1 with racing bulls
Ohtani clears this shorty
his style of play is fun to watch and the way he creates space for his team mates for the finish!
Basketball Iniesta ❤
Damn. I’m Chinese American, now 67 years old. When I was in second grade, I was the best basketball player in my class. I sank a half court shot, could do a crossover dribble. But I stopped growing. All those kids got to be 6 feet or over that I could outplay. You go dude. Pursue your dreams.
Once he starts hitting his shots , it’s over ! He already had the confidence , playmaking , court awareness , and most importantly- heart . Give the man a contract 🔥🔥🔥
He's a mini-Curry
He is too short for hitting shots
@@JonJones-gh6neno way you Said That
@@kaze9232 the guy needs to learn how to dunk it is the only way for him to hit the shots
@@JonJones-gh6newhat.
Most beautiful way of playing basketball is SELFLESSLY. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE AND AS IT DOES, OTHERS SHINE AS A RESULT. ALL THE BEST YUKI
PSALMS 104:4 He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants.
This guy only exists because of Kuroko
@@OHOHOHCOME and damn he does good work
The guy is a legit point guard. He's really good!
He doesn't have choice but to be 😅
@@NickDeWaynehe could shoot 13/52 like Ai did
I want y'all to look up Jacob Gilyard and see which one y'all taking Yuki or Gilyard
If facundo campazzo is in his 20s he'll play like that dude in the NBA rn
@@greedisbad9890 Facundo played quite well in the NBA, but if Campazzo had to return to play in the Euroleague again, I don't think that Kawamura would have a lot of minutes. Their size makes them a walking target in 1on 1 defense. They need defensive teamplay systems to cover them and in the NBA nobody knows how to defense as a team.
I went to the mavs game the other day and when ever he scored he got a huge pop from the Crowd even though it was a away game for the grizzlies
每次看河村打球都能被他专注且坚定的眼神所感动，作为同样身高亚洲人的我，为他感到骄傲和高兴，加油！
中國人也有理智的不會逢日必反
Literally can’t wait to see Yuki in the regular season… I knew his talents would translate to the NBA; it was just a matter of getting a chance… he was literally one of the best international players during the Olympics… so happy to see him in the Grizzlies
JOHN 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Kawamura is a baller. Deserves to be in the NBA. Will make his team better.
PSALMS 2:9 You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."
8 assist and had highest +/- with +17
Amazing. kid is a ninja out here, Wait till his step back starts dropping. He’s getting acclimated to the size and speed, game by game.
Sign him
He was incredibly efficient. Good luck to that man this year!
What is +/-
Plus minus means that when a player was on the court the team was positive or negative when they were on the floor scoring wise
^@@javeerjoarder9895
was that "ninja" motivated?
God i love this guy, I'll never forget that japan-france game during this year Olympics
Japan was cheated...hate that game because of that...IM SO HAPPY that Yuki is now playing in NBA.
This man is truly a floor general out there. He understands his role and makes everybody a better player. When you see him with the ball just move to an open spot and he will find you keep your hands up!
This 5'8" guy with Hachimura shut Team France down in the Olympics that referees had to intervene.
that ending was so rigged
Hachimura was average he was even ejected during the game
Ejected by whom?
@@spurisien_31hachimura was the reason they were still in the game tf are u talking about
@@spurisien_31 average? He's the go to guy on Japan National team and happens to start next to LeBron, oh yeah and was an all American in college
Most relealistic and relatable hooper
Ja gave him a hand gun
@@nixey738😂😂😂....😐
Y’all say anything you don’t even know him nor watch the nba to say that
@@nixey738its 2024
@@nixey738wtf HAHAHAHA
As a 5’8 asian guy i am so proud of yuki. The amount of talent it takes to play in the NBA at that height is beyond crazy
As a 7'4'' asian guy, I'm proud of Edey
@@destructionman1 lol
Is Kawamura the guy that was cooking in the World Cup?
amount of the skill*
All It Take Is IQ
Dude was a magician out there hope he continues to have the opportunities to show case his elite talent
A good team appreciates a good playmaker...always.. and love to see a pure playmaker, its art.
Yuki is a giant slayer, i remember seeing knocking down threes over players like Markkanen and Wembanyama, always good to have a player who has a bigger heart then thier body on your team
@@siler22 now go look up Jacob Gilyard and see which one you taking Yuki or Gilyard
love the positivity ❤!! i totally hear what you're saying, but It seems like whenever a shorter player shows out, people love to jump to the "big heart" narrative. But let's be real, it's about skill, technique, and basketball IQ. Height doesn’t define how well someone can play, and being 5'8" or 5'9" etc. doesn’t automatically mean you’re grinding harder. Let’s call it what it is pure skill! Yuki's out there sinking shots because he’s good, plain and simple.
Meanwhile kai sotto fans crying rn asking why a 5’8 can make it in the nba after olympics showing but their boy sotto cant 😂
@@atbeatz87u must be his agent. Your replying to almost everybody about gilyard. We get it bro..gilyard is offensively better and maybe defensively too but nobody cares. Let it go
@@mambamentality5080 I'm just showing how brainwashed people is to want you to believe something that's not true I just don't get the hype 😂😂
So much opportunity for small guards that can handle and pass in the NBA right now with more guys being able to shoot the 3 with a high percentage. Drive and pass, drive and pass. Its the new NBA.
Kihei Clark should be given an opportunity as well.
Not really new, it just came back. I don't know if you noticed but MJ pioneered this.
Mj wasnt a small guard@@probedwarsplayer703
I mean the Grizzlies had Jacob Gilyard he is way better 5'8 player then Yuki in my opinion
@@probedwarsplayer703MJ? When has MJ been ever known for anything about passing lol
that is an old school PG right there.. actually running the O and making the right reads and passes. not trying to be the center of attention just making the right plays. what a boss
That makes sense. I was wondering why he didn't really shoot.
Vast majority of playmakers in the league can do everything he did at a much higher level. He needs to hit shots if any of his playmaking is going to work in actual games. Scouting report will come out that he's not a scoring threat and defenders will just go under or ignore him entirely.
@@sonisisuperleave him open then, he’ll hit the shots!
@@sonisisuper doing that would give him room to pass or accelerate and go into the lane and you can't lane lock or get called for 3 sec violation. so nope going under isn't going to stop him unless he sucks at shooting but he's an average shooter.
0:34 not a flop. dude just weights 100 lbs.
he's advantage is showing right there
he ROLLED BACKWARDS! 🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@BlackJeepConvertiblerolling eases the fall
160 lbs to be accurate
@audiocalls2822 who said it was a flop?
He is one of legends from the Generation of Miracles yo! Awesome stuff
He was ballin' out for Japan in the Olympics too
Fr his Olympic performance got him a contract
That’s hype af
@@coreyroberts47yeah bruh thats kinda crazy lmaoo, they peeped his performance and gave him a deal. Most people his height get overlooked so maybe he got something.
@@Unbothered92i mean he played like a monster and almost beat France. Unfortunately France was in their home turf so...
@@Unbothered92 he's 5'8 in the NBA he definitely got something
@@erichong4786 yes well it was home turf cause they was ejecting people or fouling out n stuff like hachimura I think. Game would be better without refs
1:04 majestic pass THATS MY DAWG
I'm so proud for him with an Asian basketball player, hope that Memphis give him a real contract.
he actually understands if he goes up its probably getting blocked. so every time the defense collapses when he drives he knows to kick out to an open person. legit guard
He plays alot like JJ Barea who helped the mavs win the title in 2011. Solid role player that will definitely be able to contribute.
This Guy will have success. Such as great players like Buggsy, Stockton, boykins, nate robindon, Isaiah thomas, jameer nelson and soo many others. Just a flashback of Misaka. My respect.
No Barea love 😔
@@hectorrivera4005 Alvarado too and most importantly, Iverson
Might as well put CP3, AI and Rondo on this list if you put Stockton.
@terrancevanliew1814 nah, cause Stock didn't have the speed of AI, or length of Rondo. Stockton was always the smallest guy on court with the most heart
John Stockton was a lot bigger than most of these guys
Yuki is an inspiration to everyone around the globe!!! Heart and passion over height!!!!
I've watched Kawamura play a lot. If he were 6'4", he'd be a superstar. He's still got a lot to learn about PG at the NBA level, but his slash and pass game is already elite. He's got excellent court vision, change of pace, he's a good finisher at the rim, and he can get hot from 3pt range.
Never seen him finish at the rim in the nba not even once
@@justinyeh153 This is first attempt at the NBA. You'd have to watch B-League games or FIBA tournaments to watch him play.
Sadly, height is so important to the sport. Wemby couldn't share a couple of inches. @yamamancha
@@justinyeh153 he just joined💀💀
@@reign1594😂
Hope he makes it in the league 🙏🏽
the dude is quick, thats whats saving him, not just quick physically but also quick in decision making. he will be a weapon, high basketball iq.
This dude better than Bronny😅
zero cap
Their names will not be on the same topic for sure.
by a country mile!
I’m better than bronny…and I’m in a wheelchair
@@jarrettthomas4865 bronny is getting Puuu heyyyyyyyy
He make the game even no shooting a ball. Scary player.
I remember this little dude from the Olympics, he was an absolute machine. Great to see him get a shot at the big league, even better to see him killing it out there.
He’s faster and more agile. Their height makes it hard to reach his grasp of the ball since his arms are at their knees. He knows his shots would get blocked easily so they’re using him as a playmaker. Awesome
I was hopeful he’d get a contract seeing him work out in the Olympics but I wasn’t too sure if he would. That’s a blessing fr and he earned it.
The Japanese Steve Nash!
Asians may never be great power forwards but they certainly can dominate from the point guard positions as the years go by.
@@gurujr You may be forgetting a certain giant from abut 20 years ago
@@gurujrnever say never. Yao Ming was a huge center
@@douglasmurdoch7247 He just couldn't stay healthy
He's fun to watch, hoping to see more of him when the season starts!
He's doing the same thing he did when he was in Japan. It's just that the level around him has increased now, and he's adjusting his gear.🔥
こんなところでOTTAさん見つけてしまった😂今度彼女とベトナム 帰ります〜いつも見てるのでRUclips頑張ってください！！
damn that was cringe
How is it cringe?
He is very efficient on court that really deserve a place in the NBA
The NBA is the cream of the crop . Major props to this player and his hard work
Grizzlies should give him a contract, imo he could be a really useful pg
agree
@@ThrowDaLobHun23you want ja to be a cutting sg? He can shoot don’t get me wrong but not good enough to be hanging at the 3 point line waiting on a pass
no ja is a pg. He can’t shoot lol.
@@ThrowDaLobHun23 that’s the problem. We can throw the new guy in the secound squad and let him lead the bench. But ja should always start pg unless he just starts shooting 38- 40 percent from 3
@@ASG_lennPippen jr will be Second unit Pg. Ja isn’t a 2 guard
He’s a hell of a passer, my only thing he also got to shot more to make it more convincing after awhile. But hey help get the W for sure.
He plays the right way! This guy has a future in the NBA
In before black copers seethe
Chillll he’s 5”8 😅
@@GamerPLAYSYT222okk
@@GabrielleTheGreat0718 wdym ok for
@@GamerPLAYSYT222 yeah he’s shorter then others but if he’s good enough he’ll make it
Being a 5’8” Pakistani this brought a tear to my eye 😢😢😢
He should b signed , great vision great basketball IQ
Damn, this season is FULL of amazing new talents, most of which weren't even drafted!
even the bulls are clapping for him 0:14 lol
Lol I had to go back and look. Gotta give credit where it's due, right? 👌
I thought he was a bull player for a sec and had to check lol
More if a "keep up the tempo" clap
@@LL-tk5brbingo
this man was balling in the Olympics for Japan glad to see him in the NBA
I do not watch basketball anymore, but I like his playing style. Seems like a team player.
reminds me of ricky rubio in a way, can definitely see him becoming a solid player in this league. only needs to work on his finishing and scoring ability, otherwise defenders won’t respect that type of his game and take away those passes
great floor general. if he doesn't make the grizzlies roster, hope he find a role on some other team. Reminds me a lot of JJ Barea
This kid has a lot of skill. I am definitely rooting g for him.
Who you taking Jacob Gilyard or Yuki?
@@atbeatz87 no one gives a shit about your boy, show me Jacob Gilyard sonning Wemby and Gobert by himself after his top-scoring teammate got tossed by the home court refs, then we'll talk.
Nah he is Kuroko in real life
Stop it😂🤣
that's what I was thinking!!!!
"Where did that nigga go?!"
Lol!
Kuroko powns
Bro is the guy that doesn’t care about getting points but passing and assisting for his team knowing that even if he had 0 points that he still contributed to the team, honestly respect and I’m excited to see him play more. This shows anything is possible and go Yuki
He’s amazing! The way he plays basketball is mathematical. He gave me an epiphany on the sport and passing. Look at those clean dimes!
He already gets it on top of being quick as schit & pass first
They have to sign him.
He'll have the 2nd unit flowing like the 1st
Guy gives home for us homies around his height. Never let you genetics stop you for going for your dreams! Even if you fail, at least in your heart you knew you gave it your all despite all the odds. I definitely do not want to die telling my self “what if” or “if only I tried”
Remember his international games. His shooting touchmust gonna getting better👍
absolutely He is on another level and I love watching it. Keep going Kawamura !❤
He is so efficient, he’s not wasting time hogging the ball, he’s either shooting or passing to the next guy. Also let’s appreciate how his the Grizzlies are all moving. For a guy like him to excel, everyone needs to be doing their jobs and they are, their constant movement is awesome. Kawamura X Zach Edey = Asian connection? Or Beasts from the East?
*MEMPHIS talent scouts deserve a raise!!!!! (EDEY & KAWAMURA!!!!!)*
Kawamuraは日本人の誇りだよ。日々成長してNBAに適応してきている。彼がディープスリーを決めだしたら止めるのは難しくなるよ！！！
後は本当にシュートだけだね。メンタルとか環境の違いが主に出てるんだろうけど、順応していつものプレーが出来れば今よりも怖い選手になる
@@なな-s7g2b He has the tools to be a good NBA player.🏀🏀
Good luck and hope he has a long successful career in the NBA.
Kawamura has singlehandedly put Ben Simmons to Hall of Shame!
He passed so well, definitely contributed a lot. I wish he got more points though.
Glad to see this man in the NBA.
GOAT in the making.
The new JJ Barea!!
True dat
@@amjan now go look up Jacob Gilyard who you taking Yuki or Jacob Gilyard
@@atbeatz87 Yuki
@@alexanderagung3572 I'm taking Gilyard 😂😂but I would like to see them go 1 on 1 for sure
Hell no!
Never heard of this dude before but as a ShortKing myself, I think I just found my new fav player.
Bro this actually crazy im rooting for bro 😂💯🔥
Dime after dime after dime. The better sign him cuz he's a true point guard.
He's on the team already. He's listed on the grizzlies roster page
This dude has heart.
This guy is actually good enough despite his height
He's probably the best guard in Asia in right now
Maybe offensively, but there’s no way he can guard in the league.
@@DWS205 remember when chris paul won dpoy?
@@DWS205You know he guard guards right?
@@DWS205 yeah, it will be like campazzo
NBA is where he’s belong to, keep grinding little man
2way契約おめでとうございます🎊河村選手ほんとに凄すぎる😭😭
Those passing are f-cking anime 😂
He’s quick ! Great job young man
This little guy sees everything ahead of everyone 👌👌
Yuki Kawamura, has super I.Q. in basketball handling as a pointguard...
Deserves to be in NBA
Real pg out there. He can be solid solid
Love this dude! Hope he gets signed!
Reminds me of Allen iverson cause of his heart and confidence despite size that guy could play!
actual point guard Allen Iverson
Noo! Come on, Iverson was much taller and he was a scorer. This guys is like JJ Barea or some other small playmakers.
Iverson was or rather is 6 feet tall. Dude here is 5 foot 8
@@xelaander8429both of them undersize bro
Reminds you of Iverson??? 😂
Are we watching the same game?
YUKINSANITY!!!
Grizz are filled woth talent this seasonnn
i am a proud citizen of Yukistan🟥⬜🟧
Grizz are rebuilding their team and it's starts with ja staying away From guns the two seasons ago they was the best in the west
A true PG.
Wanting your team to get the best look at the basket should be job #1.
Glad he's holding true to this.
Tiny but YUKI is a big Lion in heart！I hope to see him playing with big Lion Ja in the future❤
new favorite player to watch
Hes not only an inspiration for Japanese people, but also for every asian dreaming to be in the NBA
And for short people in general.
He’s more of an inspiration for short people than any Japanese or asian
You can tell he’s played a lot of basketball
This is beautiful to watch! The passes are quality and gives his teammates easy layups, shots and makes me want to watch the Grizz more!
I can see why Yuki has already won the hearts of the Memphis fans. He is an assist-giving machine!
0:38 My fav play for sure. So simple and yet so clean and good.
🤓
It’s crazy cause this is a normal sized man
河村選手ははいつだって成長して壁を乗り越えてきた。だから今回も期待しちゃう。
Point guard playing like an actual point guard is just amazing to watch
Textbook player with excellent vision on the court and 3-point stroke, nothing fancy but he sharpens the offense like a samurai blade.