How GOOD Is Yuki Kawamura Actually?

[@duongphan1950]

Japan is killing it in sport of late from boxing to basketball and let’s not forget othani

[@Mr.International82]

Don’t forget boxing as well! Inoue right now is the P4P best boxer in the world.

[@justinsantos8613]

​@Mr.International82 or skateboarding. they're monsters in competition skateboarding too. Yuto Horigome is goated

[@RaymondWee]

Power of anime. Undeniable.

[@rxdr9672]

Fencing too

[@Sunset309]

Don't forget baseball with Ohtani

[@Lionsfan4reel]

If he stays in the nba I’m buying his jersey!

[@Unspoke]

I just need his rookie card 😅

[@VincentForDesign]

He is bringing in money for NBA that's for sure.

[@FastFoodASeattleEtAilleurs]

Yes jersey sales. Just like all Asian players.

[@snow-uq4gx]

Japanese is killing it this year 🤷🏾‍♂️ Respect to this dude

[@dankang23]

Ohtani Kawamura Inoue Japan has some GEMS

[@UrbanshaveLLc]

They getting it going much respect !!!

[@joeyj7271]

Nanking

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

Yuki is a great passer and player play at his own pace

[@lexavul]

He is the reason why I now want to focus on the Grizzlies

[@Xcyper33]

Japanese way of thinking is significant too. The way of the bushido. They work INCREDIBLY HARD to perfect their craft and they carry a level of honor and respect typical of their culture. I'll be rooting for Yuki.

[@thynysan]

The way of the bushido? This isn't the 20th century 😂

[@yamato5014]

My guy bushido has nothing to so with the hard working nature.

[@Xcyper33]

@@yamato5014 Bushido is a mindset. The code emphasized loyalty, honor, self-discipline, and austerity. It heavily influences Japanese culture to this day.

[@plums_ri]

Yuki kawamura ❤

[@MarcDowney]

There's a big difference between Yuki and Julien Newman. Yuki is actually 5 ft 8 in while Newman says he's 5 ft 8 in but in reality Newman is 5 ft 4 in. Also Newman shoots like a lil girl. He has NO JUMP SHOT. He pushes the ball up there like a lil kid with NO ARM MUSCLES.

[@stanlol.]

Maybe 5,5

[@Kishimyu]

Also, Yuki can actually ball, and knows how to play a team game.

[@davidwalker3626]

and Yuki is an NBA level player, while Newman is not even remotely close

[@Phillyfalife03]

5 ft 4 but gigantic head. That's why he thinks he 5 ft 8. All dribble and full of himself. His dad's is to blame, no humility.

[@georockmann7113]

Julian newman hasn't been relevant for 4 years and he's still living in your head

[@MukoroJr]

Such an inspiration

[@caseyfeeke5046]

just so youll know the energy japanese people bring positivity and bubbly personalities goes throght all sport celtic players in football ( soccer say the same thing about there japanese players and they have a few, very slept on in sports

[@Mearyeaurng]

I might buy his jersey this Christmas for myself

[@deidorichandayo]

Thank you for this video from Japan! If you are new to this guy, I strongly recommend you watching this video, which his high school, Fukuoka-Daiichi was so dominant that they had an opportunity to face Chiba-Jets, a pro league org! Although they lost, it was a spectacular match and Kawamura(No.8, green uniform) was performing just how you guys saw in this summer league kzbin.info/www/bejne/qae8ZmuJmpyEbqcsi=1k2WmWVLEWe5nukN There are no English subtitles, but I think it is worth watching.

[@TerryTaylor-f7n]

It's gonna take him some time in the G league to truly get better and may take couple years before we know how he will actually do in the nba , im in his corner for sure as are many others go yuki !

[@ZeroG]

I haven't been this excited for a guy from overseas since Rudy Fernandez came to Portland. Love this kid's playstyle, and unlike Portland back then, Memphis now has coaches that can actually take advantage of Yuki. That being said, it could be tough for him to get minutes with Scottie Pippen Jr., Marcus Smart, and Ja Morant ahead of him. But it's never bad to have depth at PG!

[@demoth]

goes to show if u pump out enough shounen sport anime, itll one day become reality

[@pogiako2389]

It's sad that he was not allowed to play a game not until memphis is sure winning the game :(

[@kenjiyamamoto423]

well memphis doest win anymore now because they dont let yuki play,. hahahaha

[@ZeroG]

I mean to be fair, he is the fourth PG after Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, and Scottie Pippen Jr. who are all top tier PGs with NBA experience. He'll get his chances though, don't worry. Guys get traded around a lot so if Memphis does not end up using him then he may find a home elsewhere

[@dustintroydeguzman5411]

If the grizzlies make sure to maximize and further develop his playmaking as well as improve his mid to 3pt range he would be a menace and a nightmare.

[@reubenmendoza2572]

Real life Kuroko

[@TelvinKipapa]

He definitely my favorite Grizzlies Player of All-Time.

[@tairapeace]

Im a Grizzlies 🐻 fan now

[@xueperman]

Keep us updated!

[@xpadua0]

Why do i keep hearing Slamdunk themesong in my head while watching him?

[@CCdollar]

YUKIIIIIII!!!!!

[@kennybosae9940]

He would be a great player with the warriors or kings👀 just for the simple fact that he can depend on people shooting his assists🤔

[@lonrea2886]

hes straight up out from an anime.. i wouldnt be surprised! 😁😁

[@justinjackson2480]

He’s only gonna get better. Yea for sure he’s gonna be fine in the nba. I see him being a better isiah Thomas

[@verify8295]

Kuroko is that you?

[@mustafakamal8608]

Yuki "No Look" Kawamura

[@PowerOfYouth652]

he is a example of what hard work looks like and not what bronny is

[@hakershock1]

Just better than Brown's son

[@MukoroJr]

YukaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaLetssss gooooo

[@ervandallo]

Julian Newman should go to Japan, maybe he can learn something.

[@cmc1214]

Tetsuya Kuroko IRL

[@Heretic-Gaming]

He is good for even making it to the nba, but he needs time in the G league.

[@alphastorm88]

And Lebron's son doesn't need time in the G league?

[@AH-jo3hb]

@@alphastorm88 who said in comment LBJ son shouldn’t be in G league lol😂

[@Themanwithaplan223]

Yuki reminds me of the asian guy from the walking dead

[@KK-gk9zk]

Yuki Rubio?

[@Justin-hd1cb]

Yuki is like a ghost. Easy to be ignored until he catches you off guard.

[@slaiin4069]

He is what Julian Newman never could be

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

He’s ass

[@myjciskate4]

@slaiin4069 Why are we bringing up Julian Newman? Lol. Julian newman 6 even at a d3 level of play. He's irrelevant to the conversation. Bringing him up in a professional sports conversation is silly. You need to compare him to other guards at a similar or high level like Isaigh Thomas, JJ Barea, Fred Vanfleet, Marquis Nowell, Tyler Ulis, Pierre Jackson, Kiwi Gardner, Acquille Carr etc.

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

@@myjciskate4 Julian Newman doesn’t even play D3 that’s cap he just makes KZbin videos

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

@@myjciskate4 Julian not even on the same level as the players you named delusional

[@myjciskate4]

@@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578 @edwardkimakaballislifekim_578 I'm not complimenting Julian Newman or saying he's on the same level as them at all. Did you even read my comment? I'm literally agreeing with you that he's an extremely low level player. That's why I'm saying bringing him up is kind of irrelevant. That being said, he is about a d3 level (He was playing and practicing with a D3 team right before he decided to go into KZbin.) Either way, he's not good and shouldn't be compared to Yuki, as its not impressive to be better than Julian Newman. You'd be better bringing up an actual high level undersized guard that Yuki is a bit better than like thh D1 point guard, Darius Mcghee, from Liberty University, who was the highest scorer in college basketball when he played. That would be a better comparison that shows just how good Yuki is. Even thoigh Darius was incredible, I think yuki is slightly better than him. See, that comparisom makes sense, because it demonstrates hkw gold yuki is by comparing him to another high level player. Comparing him to someone like Julian Newman is pointless because Julain newman isnt a high level player and is irrelevant. At best you could say he's on the level of a slightly below average d3 player, which is pretty terrible on the grand scale of things. That's amateur basketball. So using him as a comparison is kind of silly because he's not a high level player, and it doesnt illustrate the point you're trying to make to show how good yuki is. If you want to show how good Yuki is, compare him to an actual high level player under 6 foot that he might be slightly better than. That demonstrates much better how good Yuki is and is much more impressive.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Grizzlies need to hunt for the top spot. They're so stacked good that even when coach sits down players, other good players come in.

[@qwickiegaming8597]

All these pro nba players should play kuroko no basket imagine how many will become Irl anime characters???

[@lashawnbaker5719]

Let Yuki started at point and Ja started at the 2 😊😊😊

[@jendoi]

OK.. I might be rooting for the Grizzles now..

[@J.J.J.J.J.J.J]

"That no one knew anything about him"... Wow, what a myopic view. You must be american or at least north american to have this ignorant view.

[@x3xicex3x]

Kuroko :D

[@MaryJuell]

Oh no doubt he will make it

[@ccramit]

Japan national team actually has a couple ballers. Still far from the top 10, but they got a few NBA players now.

[@caseyfeeke5046]

yuki is a real lfe anime character just saying.

[@lauramosti9138]

❤ he is Ryota the real Miyagi number 1 point guard!!!! Slam dunk is legend now!

[@davidwalalason7630]

But Yuko still has chances to grow more tall if am not wrong coz he still young n growing

[@yupjackstutorials]

you sop growing around 18 and you have to be 18 to be in the nba so hes probably stopped growing soon

[@DK-yj1ez]

By the end of his career, Yuki will be the 2nd best PG, in NBA’s history. #imho

[@_sealbro]

you mispronounced kennard my guy

[@jungle991]

NBA messi

[@mathewsousa3915]

The Japanese 🇯🇵 Payton Pritchard?

[@deshaunandreidy]

How good is YUKI? ME: Better than Bronny!

[@rustyspoon4911]

I would like to see that

[@chiefmofo]

Easy, Hard, Pro, Asian Mode

[@Ron_Mcdon]

what Julian Newman thought he would be. sad.

[@joeyj7271]

Better than Jeremy Lin?

[@ZuchengYe]

God had to neft his height or else he would of been the best there is😂

[@terenceyuen4424]

Everyone said that about Allen Iverson too.

[@stebiel]

Definitely not a Linsanity 2.0

[@myjciskate4]

He's great, but I feel like he's a bit overhyped. He hasn't produced like he has in the olypimics, and if he wants a spot he needs to improve his shooting and finishing. He's currently not producing on par with other under 6 foot guards in tbr league. I feel like there's other under 6 foot players in the overseas and in the d league that are currently playing betted than him as well and deserve a spot, too. That being said, I'm rooting for him, and I hope he makes it. If he can improve his shooting and finishing over the next future games and start to show a bit of that production like he had in the olympics, I think he will have a spot. His passing is great, but his shooting and finishing need ability need to improve from what they are currently if he wants to get a spot. He's already a defensive liability by being under 6 foot, so he needs to compensate for that by having perfect snd exceptional play on the offensive end. As an undersized guard in the NBA, you can not have any weaknesses.

[@laxphitta1403]

Just be quiet...

[@myjciskate4]

@laxphitta1403 Why would you say that on a youtube comment? Lol. I dont think Kawamura is bad or anything. I'm actually rooting for him heavily, and I hope he does well and gets a spot. I just haven’t seen him produce like he was on the olympics, and I don't think he's currently on par with a lot of other nba gaurds under 6 foot. At least, he hasn't really produced like he is yet. But hopefully he will produce like he did at the Olympics. He's been passing well, but his shot has been a little rough. I think if he produces and shoots like he did at thr Olympics, over the next few games and thr future throughout the season, he can gain a spot. I'm rooting for him. I really am. I just haven’t seen him really produce at a level that justifies him havkng a spot yet. If he can improve his shooting and passing he can get a spot. You basically have to be perfect as an undersized guard under 6 foot

[@laxphitta1403]

@@myjciskate4 What are your basketcredentials? What makes you think you have better basketball knowledge than NBA-scouts? LOL, just be quiet... No one cares what you have to say...

[@YUTAB-ck9rp]

@@myjciskate4He hasn’t yet played as long as he has in Olympics, so I think it’s still too early to compare his performance in the NBA and Olympics…..

[@xblastyolo]

He was just debut my guy..relax..

[@FranklinGray]

He has a long way to go to as it sounds like he is just garbage time/practice player, but I do love his story and his vision. 20+ years ago short player's weakness was on the defensive end as they would be posted up, but now days it seems nobody knows how to post up anymore so maybe he can be valuable.

[@alphaomega1351]

Yeah Dookie 💩!!! 😮

[@Sakuragi2023]

Yuki future nba star regular season average. 0 pt 0 rebound 0.5 ast 0 stl 😮😮

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

Who are you again?

[@WhiteLight249]

Can’t compete in the NBA.

[@Ride2Live420]

My grandparents would have been huge Ohtani and Kawamura fans! They were old school racists.

[@SAMUELDELATORRE-zn8de]

If you want Asians for roles like this, Do not overlook the Filipinos.

[@coffin387]

Not a chance Casimero

[@SAMUELDELATORRE-zn8de]

@coffin387 I respect your opinion. But your choice of words, "Not a chance," is definitely a pre judgemental one. Prejudice.

[@user-wp7qo]

​@@SAMUELDELATORRE-zn8de not a chance