Breaking Down The NBA's SHORTEST Player 🔬 | Yuki Kawamura

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

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[@marcomoon6062]

The hella good short Asian dude that be at the park finally made it.

[@ttv_zombiefetus1710]

Next mugszy bones

[@akritasdigenis4831]

​@ttv_zombiefetus1710 Nah, he's the first Kawamura. Also, Muggsy was 10 cm shorter, he was 1.60 metres.

[@j2csharp]

There's an incredible amount of talent at the park!

[@aj991]

Grizzly is Hella fun this season. He also got that Canadian big men who plays like Yao Ming.

[@bluntsessions3577]

That’s how they all used to play in middle school and high school 😂

[@musicthemusicalperson4316]

Another player that played a huge roll in Yuki Kawamura's success was NBA G league player, Yuki Togashi, another small asian guard. Kawamura studied Togashi, played alongside him, and cites him as a major inspiration. Togashi walked so Kawamura could run. Stuff like that shows how important legacy and nurturing the next generation is. If youre an older player, trainer, or former player, make sure to do something to pass your knowledge along to the next generation, no matter how small. You never know who you might end up inspiring to be the next great.

[@ontherun1957]

Glad you brought up togashi because I remember watching him ball out in college and I thought this guy kawamura was him lol because of how they play, It's very similar.

[@musicthemusicalperson4316]

@@ontherun1957 What college did togashi play for?

[@rantanen1]

@@musicthemusicalperson4316 He didn't. He played high school ball in the US and then returned to Japan. So he's misremembering that it was college instead of high school or thinking of another player

[@musicthemusicalperson4316]

​@@rantanen1Ah, that makes sense. Apparently he dropped out of high school to play professionally? That is some next level dedication.

[@sbotan1]

I'm a Japanese hoop fan who has watched your channel for 5-6 years and never have dreamed you'd make a video about Yuki Kawamura! Thank you so much!! Hope he will make a roster in the Grizzlies (or somewhere else) when the real season begins.

[@akritasdigenis4831]

Kawamura will become famous. He's an inspiration for all people around the world who are not tall and love basketball!

[@ripito-eo6rh]

[@drulamane]

@@akritasdigenis4831which is why they picked him . Not cuz of his skills but cuz it’s a good storyline….😢

[@dexterjsullen]

This guy just became my favorite player

[@loclam8784]

People underate how much athlecism and speed/quickness even at his height to go from different angles and get that kind of separation. Just because hes not an extreme vertical athlete, his horizontal speed and twitch is elite.

[@musicthemusicalperson4316]

@@loclam8784 His vertical probably is still pretty impressive tbh.

[@JayJeff-q1v]

I hope he have a long career, I love his game

[@goodfellabeats]

His game is really similar to Mark Price who played for the Cavs in the 90s. Quick, can get to anywhere on the court with his dribble and knows how to split the pick & roll. I'm going to be watching him this season.

[@vamoneygroup]

No

[@richardrojas5796]

@@goodfellabeats good point . He’s like a cross between Stockton and white chocolate. But with better shooting. He’s a great example of why 90’s ball was much better and cleaner and unselfish to the game today.

[@akritasdigenis4831]

Thank you! I have been waiting for this video! The dude is an inspiration to us dudes who are under 6 feet and want to become professional basketball players!

[@raejuan1597]

That boi is so tuff

[@marcelmarshall4240]

He is definitely good. Is spelling ‘boy’ like ‘boi’…is that the LGBTQ preferred spelling?

[@meowiguess903]

​​​@@marcelmarshall4240it supposed to be 'cute' in a way referencing his height. Just a funny way to spell, chill

[@InsightfulMindsInquire]

@@marcelmarshall4240lol what

[@whysoserious8923]

Great content! Hope he get what he deserves. Much love from 🇯🇵 Edit: He just got a Two-way deal!!! Congrats and keep it going🔥

[@cinnabar546]

This guy cooked France in the Olympics

[@heartfull2810]

And robbed by refs😢

[@vandave1517]

Yeah but just like his height he fell short

[@cinnabar546]

@@vandave1517 not his fault it was clearly strong home court advantage

[@toya2277]

@@cinnabar546 too strong home court advantage lol. rigged by refs.

[@cinnabar546]

@@toya2277 home cooking it’s called

[@GrizzliesEdits]

Can't wait for a Yuki takeover game in the NBA .Hopefully tomorrow 🤞

[@lordjael]

Yuki will do INCREDIBLY well this season. He will stabilized only next season after scouts actually pay more attention to him and scout him since they know who he is now.

[@burningknuckle26]

watched yuki in the olympics hes really talented. love to see the shorter guys play well

[@andrewnguyen2068]

literally the perfect player at the height of 5'8'

[@y13.c]

And im pretty sure that with shoes and inserts too he might be around 5'6 barefoot

[@thedreamsoldiers]

I love his game. Most of his go to moves are moves I used to do just not nearly as good 😅

[@msb6040]

so we got 5'9 op builds in 2k, and a 5'8 brotha with killer potential.....im starting to find hope in basketball again

[@waff6ix]

HEART OVER HEIGHT💯💪🏾💪🏾

[@_celoh]

Been waiting for this one!!

[@sb17146]

Watched him in the Olympics cooking France with legit NBA players. He can flat out play in the highest level of basketball. He may not be starter, but he is a legit 2nd guard that can do things for you and your second unit.

[@nocturnal-chou]

He plays like Tony Parker. If Memphis don't want him, I hope my Knicks sign him.

[@penguinsforever1609]

Your comment gave me a flash back to when Lin was playing there. Man, that was fun watching Jeremy Lin. His exciting play was the reason non Knicks fans and newbies were watching the Knicks.

[@ココ-b6i]

He’s plays are impressive. Big love from Japan

[@SuperJay12jay]

I'll follow the NBA again with Memphis with Yuki and Edey. Last time I follow was Jeremy Lin. I'm back!

[@philmccracken179]

I only support white sumo wrestlers👍

[@jmssun]

Him, jokic, prime Morrant are the players I enjoy watching the most currently

[@poncanchangat604]

morant is not yet in his prime

[@jmssun]

@@poncanchangat604 let’s hope so👍

[@snipe63]

a speedy player that knows how to use his body is always the toughest to guard if you aren't a freak and smart athlete

[@danglebenh]

what makes him most dangerous and so effective is his ability to shoot the 3 ball from a good range. That's why the defenders can't give him space.

[@MorningGloryyll]

Might be the shortest, but he got the biggest heart

[@metsrus]

Yuki Kawmura is highly skilled floor general with great iq. Glad more people are taking notice. Any team that pass up on him is making a huge mistake.

[@ran9ban9]

man hes amazing

[@venomsymbiote7555]

Future GOAT👍👍

[@ImSofaKingGood]

Dude's a beast!

[@sugadre123]

I love this dudes game

[@daniellizhen6008]

For this video I won’t say good, I would say fantastic!🎉I was thinking I should suggest you to do a breakdown of this guy and guess what? You made one!

[@geryonkankaloo5835]

WAYYY WAYYY WAYYY!!!! MORE SKILLED AND BETTER THAN BRONNY JAMES JR. PERIODT. CHANGE MY MIND. THIS ONE DESERVES TO BE DRAFTED. THAT BOY SHOULD BE IN COLLEGE AGAIN, NOT IN G LEAGUE AS WELL.

[@gede0n0]

Comment on bronny wasn’t necessary at all

[@ReekCarter-s1h]

I get that you hate Lebron and his kids but you gotta chill bro let bronny develop a little bit at least 3 months starting on the 22nd b4 you act like he’s not meant to be in the nba

[@cjyoung4080]

aint he on the grizzlies?

[@EliteKure1x]

@@ReekCarter-s1hHe isnt meant to be in the nba respectfully

[@twanp444]

What does Bronny have to do w this video @ all?

[@marcusaurelius5149]

5:47 - Yuki does a flying sidekick 😂

[@ayeyaungshexalitegang]

That hesi dribble is lethal

[@MuadDibfromSertao]

Any chance we'll see Yuki in NBA 2k25 in a future patch!?!?!?!

[@nawfside4888]

the ball bigger than his head 🤣 dude is straight Menace love to see it

[@paulgeorge9228]

isnt the basketball bigger than most people's heads? LMAO

[@SnazzyPlatypus]

I know this is an obscure ask but is it possible that you could do an attention to detail about Ish Smith? Or even Tyus Jones.

[@isaiaha4126]

Can you make a video on how to train as a small guard?

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

What breakdowns do y’all want to see next? 🔬👀

[@ericjoney8161]

Breakdown on tj shorts

[@gshdkjhsd]

jacob gilyard

[@musicthemusicalperson4316]

Jordan Mccabe

[@chashiu169]

Breakdown on Gabe Vincent or Jose Alvarado

[@mnlorenzo]

You know you’ve made it when By Any Means Basketball breaks you down

[@teacherdavid--eatplaylearn5013]

Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼 🥳 Go Yuki 💪🇯🇵👍 Jesus loves everyone 😇 💖 🎁

[@hanaekazuki]

Hi good vid n analysis. have you watched him in Grizzlies (lowkey negligible coz too short/ garbage time) and in Hustles (G-league). what do you think of his plays there? do you think he'll get to be better there too? read comments that he has been doing badly/not as good because of different sized court and ball. really hope he overcome those soon. cant help but want him to prove haters that he can/will dominate even with his small stature

[@3PointsAtATime]

This man is Seijuro Akashi

[@MrJ1S]

at 6'2 he'd start. maybe an all star

[@mustyrious]

imagine his shooting and handling improving holy sshit dude would be scary

[@SHIMAMORIKAMOME]

You have a good eye for basketball

[@jdabelado716]

Bro is my only hope that we can play in today's NBA as a small guard I hope he can make in official roster 🙏

[@cristitovaldeavilla1520]

He's 5'8" but I will pick him over Lebron James Jr. all the time...

[@F1ukez]

The way he can stop and accelerate very quickly is frightening. Not a lot of these long strides runner can deal with

[@ragna2764]

this man can pass

[@lol-wm9nj]

He is the reason why French needed chef ref to beat Japan

[@chinguya4334]

He's what julian newman wishes he could be

[@Hygrav]

This guy is impressive

[@limyohan87]

Wonder what will happen if he’s on defense and gets beat often, would they assume a switch all the time?

[@musicthemusicalperson4316]

@@limyohan87 He doesn't get beat often. That's why he has a contract.

[@howwhenwhywhat]

F1 shortest driver: Yuki Tsunoda NBA shortest athlete: Yuki Kawamura

[@ivorizak1851]

Gotta do a vid on TJ Shorts

[@kenkens9874]

Better than brony?

[@Sir.Vlad69]

Messi of basketball 🏀. Japan always surprised me.

[@condoriano9890]

Shooting form of kawamura?

[@transendre1]

What about his defence? Nice offense for sure.

[@richardrojas5796]

I love how people are acting like this guy is from another planet or something. Now you young fans will see why 90’s basketball was the best era. This guy is a basic pg in the 90’s . Not to discredit him because he’s very fluid but this is JKidd, Magic,Nash and honestly every team had someone like him . His defense is sound as well . Oldheads know their ball. If they brought back defense you might have 90’s basketball. So now imagine a guy who was dunking and stealing , blocking and you couldn’t stop him ?? That’s MJ. Idk probably some will still say some silly shh. But this kid is a throwback.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

None of those guys were 5’8” Japanese 23 year olds lol

[@richardrojas5796]

@@ByAnyMeansBasketball no they weren’t . So do you think he would have dominated back then ? Or would he have been just another player ? There was tougher defense and taller point guards. He has great passing but it wasn’t anything special back then . This is why it’s so shocking today . There’s more role players or specialist now. No pure points, he’s very unselfish and looking for the best shot or open guy . He would fit right in back then . It was more team ball , not look for your own shot or jack a 3. He can shoot as well . He’s like a blend but he’s more of a pure point. If he was taller it might hurt his game or make it better who knows . But your seeing someone that played very similar to the points of old. That’s why he’s so successful. It’s fundamental basketball at its finest . He reminds me of Kidd, Nash, Rod and white chocolate. All 90’s pg’s. He’s good no doubt but you’re looking at a 90’s style team first , open man finding guy. Not the showboating or me first style you see today .

[@Majwitshifts]

Now I can officially say anything is possible

[@lawbinson]

I feel like of given the chance, Markquis Nowell would thrive like this.

[@yonex-ig6sb]

not fully one motion i think

[@mcmaleny]

Peyton Pritchard basically uses a lot of the same techniques to get to the basket or his shots off

[@winataatmaja3457]

as an ex-teamate.. I'm proud of him

[@homodeus105]

Not only offense skill he has.

[@doseh4467]

1:30 bro got stepped on

[@Haru-hj1sq]

lil bro fighting for his life ong

[@ThrowDaLobHun23]

earl boykins is still the greatest little scoring guard ever at 5’5

[@ericjoney8161]

Make a video on tj shorts

[@benjie2401]

We got IRL Kuroko before GTA 6

[@onlydbrasko]

Yuki "BTB" Kawamua BTB - Better Than Bronny

[@MILSIM530]

MVP

[@philerup.youtube]

sign him up!

[@blnt3991]

maybe the best performance in Olympics for a Asian Guard

[@KyleNamiteVlogs]

He reminds me of Mark Price

[@discipline_clip]

bro he is DIRTY tf

[@chashiu169]

Hulk’s shot is 1.5 motion shot

[@newbielives]

Damn the real Kuriko

[@esawakita3043]

why ? he doesnt play like him at all ..

[@jhonatandantas7463]

I see more Akashi

[@kawaiipotatoes7888]

Rui machida is the real kuroko.

[@zennir48]

Hes more like Akashi, a more balanced offensive unit, who utilises his team as a critical pg.

[@B.elephantMedia]

If Yuki had Shotei’s height 🤯

[@bigradwolf5001]

What a perfect supplement to Ja Morant.

[@victoriketalu7424]

Yeah finally a really short king is winning

[@kleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee4357]

The blurred mamba

[@aden3973]

Isaiah Thomas punching the air right now

[@musicthemusicalperson4316]

@@aden3973 Isaiah Thomas was actually one of the first people to shout out and acknowledge Yuki before he was even playing in the league. Many people knew about him. Undersized guards tend to show nothing but love for eachother. They know how much work it took to get there.

[@mountainman077]

Imagine this guy is just as tall as canelo

[@hummoses]

Really hope the grizzlies cut him and the Knicks sign him

[@bigradwolf5001]

Fall in line, my Kings got dibs on this guy.

[@shaifful4n6]

Miyagi+Rukawa+Mitsui

[@The_Soul_Dojo]

Truth Over Height

[@markrudolf7567]

What about defense?!

[@jjansen5839]

Real life kuroko

[@kipperthebest6769]

Miyagi Ryouta in real world.😊

[@chashiu169]

Have him to work out with you

[@TheAmbientBar]

Japanese Brunson

[@DineshDawarOfficial1]

goood job baby

[@julesvo617]

Short but fast though

[@LouisaBoris]

6240 Zackary Rapids

[@mugen9749]

The closest thing I can compare to his play is J. J. Barea.