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.
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 🔥🔥🔥
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
@@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.
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
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.
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
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.
@@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.
@@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
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
He's actually a respectable distance shooter. he should watch footage of 2017 Isaiah Thomas. his shot release was the fastest in the game. and practice them caitlin-clark style 6-feet-behind-the-arc threes. force dudes to play him way out there. then his quickness will cook em.
Ben Simmons should be ashamed of himself. This guy is 5’8 playing his heart out no excuses while Simmons laughs in the fans’ faces and can’t even work on his free throws
A guy like Simmons...you really have to be something special to survive in the modern NBA without a perimeter jump shot. Simmons is merely good, not great, which makes him a liability.
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
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.
Really wish the NBA gave more opportunities to smaller guys below 6’0”. Some of those guys play with more effort and heart than the “genetically gifted” guys
It’s not that the NBA doesn’t give them opportunities, it’s just far too often these players get lost in a sea of long arms, tall dudes and hyper athleticism. Just the reality of the professional game sadly for players under 6 foot
It's not opportunity - size really is the ultimate handicap in a league of giants. I look at Isaiah Thomas in 2017. The quickest player in the league, with the greatest handles, and the quickest shot release (with accuracy to boot). What he did that season was one of the most skillful seasons I've ever seen. When his injury took a notch off his quickness away, he was toast. with todays switching-defenses, it's much harder to hide a player. and a 5-8 guy who's not among the fastest in the league can be virtually ignored. So you have to be epic at the offensive end to make up for it. In the 80s-00s, it was easier to hide little guys on defense, just have them on the scrubbiest guard.
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”
Yeah poor bronny , his dad made him miserable in the camera , this guy yuki has so much experience in high level tournaments, but bronny ain’t ready and too fresh to start playing in the nba
@@RedSunArtisanBruh it's crazy to me that LeBron gets this much hate when ppl like Trump who talks down on women get none ..but I guess it's the color of his skin that draws so much of the hate. Stop being racist! It's 2024 don't be mad bcus the colored men can get your woman in a heartbeat just by showing her his big BLK LeBron James like 🍆
Is this the beginning of Yukinsanity? This kid has a high bball in and court awareness. He knows where the players are going at all times. Tells me he’s done his homework. Well done! 💯👍👏🏽
massive respect to that little dude. so many amazing plays here but the one that brings me to the comment section is when he just got bowled over and went flying but he literally rolled with it and ended in a crouch like BRO. way to represent. little badass right there
Beautiful playmaker. His passes are like work of art. Don't matter if he scores 0. His contribution to the team is still needed much with his passes and ball IQ
This was extremely impressive. So many people that are being drafted play with heart just need to get a little shot going. Crazy work since the game was close.
"I am the point guard of Shohoku. I'm not just playing to win. I'm playing because I love basketball" - Ryota Miyagi This guy truly embodies the spirit of Ryota Miyagi from Slam Dunk
it really hit me that short players like Yuki are more viable than ever in the current NBA. They are not defensive liabilities anymore since all the new rules have made physical tough defense not required of players anymore regardless of size.
Never heard of him before, but I already like his heart and game. It’s fun to see a regular statured Asian guy playing with giants and holding his own. Hope he becomes a household name in the NBA!
It’s good to see the nba start to understand how important it is to have point guards that facilitate the game. Not sure why you want your best player doing all the work, when you could have a fast shifty point guard delivering them the ball in easy catch and shoot scenarios.
I miss the days of true point guards. Man we really need to see an influx of this come back. Every PG in the league wants to be a scoring guard and be the first or second option. I love seeing facilitation and ball handing. It's an art.
He seems like a really great player, and an excellent 3 point shooter as well, but I do also hope that he manages to not get injured. Playing against 6 and 7 footers as a 5’8” player seems kinda dangerous.
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
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.
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
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.
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?
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
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
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
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😂
Nah he is Kuroko in real life
Stop it😂🤣
that's what I was thinking!!!!
"Where did that nigga go?!"
Lol!
Kuroko powns
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
He's fun to watch, hoping to see more of him when the season starts!
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
Most relealistic and relatable hooper
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！！
Now that's a POINT GUARD. All he did are efficient plays. No errors seen right there. 👏
0:38 My fav play for sure. So simple and yet so clean and good.
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
This 5'8" guy with Hachimura shut Team France down in the Olympics that referees had to intervene.
This kid has a lot of skill. I am definitely rooting g for him.
Who you taking Jacob Gilyard or Yuki?
So glad I'm not reading any racist comments. You guys rock! There's only one human race. This guy is skilled!
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
Damn, this season is FULL of amazing new talents, most of which weren't even drafted!
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
He make the game even no shooting a ball. Scary player.
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
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
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's actually a respectable distance shooter. he should watch footage of 2017 Isaiah Thomas. his shot release was the fastest in the game. and practice them caitlin-clark style 6-feet-behind-the-arc threes. force dudes to play him way out there. then his quickness will cook em.
This little guy sees everything ahead of everyone 👌👌
Ben Simmons should be ashamed of himself. This guy is 5’8 playing his heart out no excuses while Simmons laughs in the fans’ faces and can’t even work on his free throws
A guy like Simmons...you really have to be something special to survive in the modern NBA without a perimeter jump shot. Simmons is merely good, not great, which makes him a liability.
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
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.
I'm so proud for him with an Asian basketball player, hope that Memphis give him a real contract.
This guy playing FIBA basketball in the NBA, no flashy moves just efficient basketball plays.
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
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
Kawamura the best NBA player right now, playing real basketball and no need for 3 points. Only beautiful assistances
Really wish the NBA gave more opportunities to smaller guys below 6’0”. Some of those guys play with more effort and heart than the “genetically gifted” guys
It’s not that the NBA doesn’t give them opportunities, it’s just far too often these players get lost in a sea of long arms, tall dudes and hyper athleticism. Just the reality of the professional game sadly for players under 6 foot
It's not opportunity - size really is the ultimate handicap in a league of giants. I look at Isaiah Thomas in 2017. The quickest player in the league, with the greatest handles, and the quickest shot release (with accuracy to boot). What he did that season was one of the most skillful seasons I've ever seen. When his injury took a notch off his quickness away, he was toast. with todays switching-defenses, it's much harder to hide a player. and a 5-8 guy who's not among the fastest in the league can be virtually ignored. So you have to be epic at the offensive end to make up for it. In the 80s-00s, it was easier to hide little guys on defense, just have them on the scrubbiest guard.
I saw this small guy playing lights against the likes of wemby and gobart in Olympics@@kayell1010
The game isn’t designed for smaller dudes below 6,0 unfortunately 😔😔
This dude has heart.
The new JJ Barea!!
True dat
@@amjan now go look up Jacob Gilyard who you taking Yuki or Jacob Gilyard
@@atbeatz87 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”
The Japanese Steve Nash!
1:29 "You Japanese. You drive opposite side road. You go wrong way."
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? 👌
Those passing are f-cking anime 😂
1:05 is the only part u need to know he’s legit
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
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?
Wow. The Olympics showcased the guy's talents. I did not know he would make it to an NBA team even though he balled out during the Olympics.
Meanwhile, in LA...
*Bronny bricks another bad shot*
He has also travelled every game.
Yeah poor bronny , his dad made him miserable in the camera , this guy yuki has so much experience in high level tournaments, but bronny ain’t ready and too fresh to start playing in the nba
@@RedSunArtisanBruh it's crazy to me that LeBron gets this much hate when ppl like Trump who talks down on women get none ..but I guess it's the color of his skin that draws so much of the hate. Stop being racist! It's 2024 don't be mad bcus the colored men can get your woman in a heartbeat just by showing her his big BLK LeBron James like 🍆
And cries 😭 foul like his dad.
Just can't keep Bronny's schlong out of your mouth. Tsk tsk tsk 💅
Everyone talking about his height but he's quick af
This guy is fucking sick !!
people love to watch players iso all day but players that have no wasted movements/dribbles is what I love to watch.
HE CAN BALL good
Remember his international games. His shooting touchmust gonna getting better👍
He was the fastest guy on the court. Those passes were absolute precision with heat on them
*MEMPHIS talent scouts deserve a raise!!!!! (EDEY & KAWAMURA!!!!!)*
One thing about being 5’8 it’s hard to catch that mf . It’s like trying to catch a fly in the house
😂😂😂
Is this the beginning of Yukinsanity? This kid has a high bball in and court awareness. He knows where the players are going at all times. Tells me he’s done his homework. Well done! 💯👍👏🏽
Fuckin beautiful basketball
Glad to see this man in the NBA.
Better than Spoiled Brat James JR
Rent free lol
Father like son 😂
@@02nupe how's your knee holding up?
@@xCH0SEN1x can't seem to keep Bronny's schlong out of your mouth. Tsk tsk tsk 💅
Everyone look like magic against the bulls
Carrying less weight = potential to have better stamina = useful for full court pressure
massive respect to that little dude. so many amazing plays here but the one that brings me to the comment section is when he just got bowled over and went flying but he literally rolled with it and ended in a crouch like BRO. way to represent. little badass right there
He is more like Steve Nash
I'm so happy for Yuki!! I just checked yhf grizzlies homepage and he is listed on the roster!!! Congrats Yuki!!
He reminds me of Muggsy Bogues.
Beautiful playmaker. His passes are like work of art. Don't matter if he scores 0. His contribution to the team is still needed much with his passes and ball IQ
😂 please expound on this unprecedented ball IQ you see
They were also "shocked" with kenny lofton jr. Where is he now? Gone.
Yeah same healdine just a different name, they will get stuck in the gleague same as always
Any update on him?
didnt lofton outplaying wemby?
@@ya_got_cookedyeah multiple times
@@ya_got_cookedhe outplayed him when he was younger and in the nba.
I am a Chinese, but I still love this guy! He's just AMAZING!
Reminds me of Campazzo
Good luck and hope he has a long successful career in the NBA.
Just might be tryin to replace ja
This guy is a very very good player. He was absolutely phenomenal in the Olympics
imagine if he's 6 ft...
Better then bronny James at a height of 5'8 actually 🤣 ?
@@aaronmbaye6498 he is more like 5'6", when he stands in front of Ja, Ja is 6'2" only
Asian Chris Paul
Imagine he's 8 foot. Imagine he's 4 foot!
This was extremely impressive. So many people that are being drafted play with heart just need to get a little shot going. Crazy work since the game was close.
Better than Bronny😢
"I am the point guard of Shohoku. I'm not just playing to win. I'm playing because I love basketball" - Ryota Miyagi
This guy truly embodies the spirit of Ryota Miyagi from Slam Dunk
Bringing back the fundentals. They work. Yuki is going to be a beast this season. Reminds me of Steve Nash.
This was fun to watch! He is talented for sure 👏
If a 5'8 guy makes the league, you already know he's gonna be a handful to guard. 😅 Good luck chasing that dude off a screen from the Edey
He was incredible in the Olympics for Japan! Great pickup by the Grizzlies
Yuki is an inspiration to everyone around the globe!!! Heart and passion over height!!!!
it really hit me that short players like Yuki are more viable than ever in the current NBA. They are not defensive liabilities anymore since all the new rules have made physical tough defense not required of players anymore regardless of size.
Never heard of him before, but I already like his heart and game. It’s fun to see a regular statured Asian guy playing with giants and holding his own. Hope he becomes a household name in the NBA!
23 yrs old with high IQ of being a PG, stay safe man against injury..
True Point Guard. Great to see.
I love cheering for the underdogs, hope he gets alot of playtime
Its a insult to compare this dude too bronny J .This dude play with heart
I'm taking Bronny over Yuki by a mile
It’s good to see the nba start to understand how important it is to have point guards that facilitate the game. Not sure why you want your best player doing all the work, when you could have a fast shifty point guard delivering them the ball in easy catch and shoot scenarios.
When the official season starts and the roster is finalized, Yuki, Edey, and Huff gon be on it😤😤
an under 6' nba would be so entertaining imo. it would just be slashing and insane speed
Awesome seeing another shorty back in the NBA. Didn't think I'd see this again.
This is what winning basketball looks like as a TRUE PG beautiful game he’s displaying
Theres a reason theres no more true pg's in the league, its not the best offense these days. But it would work on a second unit
This guys 5’8”
Bronnys 6’+
Let that sink in.
Grind don’t stop. Happy for him. He earned it
I miss the days of true point guards. Man we really need to see an influx of this come back. Every PG in the league wants to be a scoring guard and be the first or second option. I love seeing facilitation and ball handing. It's an art.
He seems like a really great player, and an excellent 3 point shooter as well, but I do also hope that he manages to not get injured. Playing against 6 and 7 footers as a 5’8” player seems kinda dangerous.