Yuki Kawamura Drops Career-High 27 PTS, 6 AST & 5 REB In Showcase Debut

[@yamamancha]

You call tell Yuki is putting in the work. He's put on some size, his handle is cleaner, and he just appears more confident.

[@icyboy771z]

His getting better, a year or two in the g league and he will be ready for the NBA...

[@NigraXXL]

@@icyboy771z absolutely. I'd love to see him play right away, but then you look at Ja and, well... Yuki needs to keep on working. He's got time. He's young and hard-working

[@kaihhan511]

still, league rather showing bammer Bronny instead of Yuki lmao..

[@therizza3704]

Yuki can ball. I hate that the crowd makes him going in a gimmick. He's a legit player with legit skill.

[@xgamewinner]

@@kaihhan511It’s the same people who bring Bronny into everything that are mad he is always on ESPN and stuff

[@LueLue-u5t]

Damn yuki finally! Been waiting this day for so long. I’ve seen every game of yours in Olympic, world cup and j league and always know you are not not only an elite play maker but also a top class offense player. Giving up some scoring opportunities is quite selfless but I’m more than delighted to see you attack basket more. Expecting your better performance on three point line. Keep going!

[@kkigsMwtjmm]

jリーグは日本のサッカーのリーグね

[@LueLue-u5t]

@@kkigsMwtjmm B league, hand slip

[@Dexalium]

Yuki giving me too much hope... if you work it smart and hard you're gonna make it one day and he's proof 😢

[@Otachitaki]

He's already talented, he's like a personified anime main character 😂

[@lawbinson]

@@Dexalium I mean not only the skill and vision but his athleticism and strength even at his height is exceptional. Not just any tiny guy can make it to the g league if they just try hard

[@gseric4721]

What got Yuki his shot is what he was able to do in the Olympics. This occurs a lot in the League. If you're playing for/representing an international teem, and you make their Olympic squad, there are always scouts looking. That's exactly how players like Ricky Rubio got picked up so early.

[@nakamiyonemura2001]

2:23 this is incredibly hard pass to make, let alone at his stature... my man is BALLIN

[@devondutchmaster]

Great pass but his height really has nothing to do with a pass lmao

[@marks4553]

Yuki don't belong in G League... dude needs to be in the NBA

[@Lord_Greenscreen]

I thought he was still in the NBA

[@kevle0405]

@@Lord_Greenscreentwo way contract i think so he plays both nba and g league

[@bigradwolf5001]

He is in the NBA. He only plays to G League every once every 2 weeks and plays with Grizzlies every time they were up by 15+ in final 3 minutes.

[@itslife1399]

dont worry hes on a two way contract

[@imshakedown]

i’d love to see him play with wemby

[@z.833]

2:46 Super duper.

[@NigraXXL]

Let's go, Yuki!!!! Great job. Like many others, I've been keeping an eye on this man since the Olympics. Every day there was a Hustle game was a good day but I always wished he'd try to be a bit more assertive. Now he's showing everyone he deserves to be taken truly seriously. He needs to keep on putting the work, as it shows, but also being careful not to become overly selfish in an attempt to prove himself. This was a balanced game.. Also half-court alley-oop? Daaaaaaamn

[@hanaekazuki]

i love how the two commentators started with not really knowing him and basically excited for his plays by the end. and his plays are exciting!! I know people loves that he's shooting more, but i really love his crazy passes as well. hope to see more of both and ofc better 3P too

[@NS-uw7jx]

Thanks to Yuki, I’m paying attention to pro basketball for the first time since Bird v Magic.

[@vanilla7020]

He's improving every game. Gonna be a menace in the NBA soon.

[@vincenttung-or3ns]

Respect for this little guy with big mentality!

[@ChaseSLester-CSL]

I love yuki. He inspires me as many others have as I'm a 5'7" dude trying to play too. I have a new nba rook to study.❤

[@jukijunk]

Look at Yuki's feet, they move so much faster than everyone else.

[@raza9tixx]

People forgot yuki carried japan on the Olympics and almost won against wemby

[@bigradwolf5001]

Wow Kawah was on fayah! 🔥❤‍🔥🔥🔥

[@lawbinson]

Kawamura to Pereira for the Kawabunga 😂 3:22

[@freelikesummer931]

That was some dope ass kawabunga!

[@zeeunveil1324]

Super athletic at 5’8, he seems to have balance in all assets, both offense and defense

[@rks5457]

Great old school guard. Something thats solely missing in this era but is perfect for the Grizzlies. I hate watching NBA these days but Ja is one of the bright spots and that team is great.

[@harumoti-01414]

YUKIくんのシュートがたくさん観れて、とっても嬉しいです♪♪♪ 🏀と距離感に慣れれば、3Pも試合で入る確率が上がるはずです！！ 日本🇯🇵から、力一杯応援しています💙

[@ristony113]

Yuki making all short kings proud

[@pbc2507]

Olympic yuki is back

[@huangalex3323]

although he's the shortest player,but his heart is the highest

[@TheW12345]

Those were all tough shots damn

[@MoonlightMaskG]

Yuki has proven time and time again that he belongs in the nba

[@hillsaustin6223]

That mid range is nasty tho…

[@dzmcroy]

That’s a shot that barely exists in the modern NBA, maybe we’ve found the perfect guy to bring it back.

[@Ava_vee]

As expected from KAWAMURA YUKI. this guy is an MVP from B-LEAGUE (Japan Pro basketball league) i watch a lot of basketball and i think B-League is also on the same skill tier as NBA-G League. i wouldn't be surprised if Yuki dropping dimes and three's in a G-League game. The guy skills needs to be in the NBA or Euroleague. well he is, just waiting to drain that two-way contract. eventually he will get signed for sure.

[@KuostA]

***HOLYCRAP THIS GUY IS A LEGIT STRAIGHT FINESSEFUL BALLER*****

[@ah-muzyou]

スリーが入っていれば40点取れる。やる日やるほど技が増えてる印象で凄い！精度がより向上すればスティーブナッシュなどの感じでNBAでも通用し始めるのかな。

[@hyogomarume8345]

It was only a matter of time till the shots begin to fall. He looks so much more comfortable at this level. He's already proven he can pass at any level. Todays game felt like he was trying to prove he can score at all 3 levels too.

[@mKY-le4dh]

Yuki❤

[@loydfrancis3326]

Even the post production of this video is so G League..

[@neerajnongmaithem392]

Yuki proves that even if you are 5'10-5'11, it aint over. If he can do that 5'8. You better be able to do that at 5'10-5'11

[@twist7533]

How do you defend against 6'5 guards when you are 5'10? And how can you handle the mismatch on switch when you have to guard a 6'9 wing athletic behemoth?

[@JaysYoshiYT]

@@twist7533then switch on Defense plus did you know Jacob Gilyard at 5f8 blocked Stephen curry

[@jasonphan2001]

​@@twist7533 Stay on top of the defender, full court pressure to slow down offense, defend on the perimeter, dont get beat off the dribble, get help inside, have a hand in the face at very least when defending to block vision, get better at steals

[@twist7533]

​@@jasonphan2001 Well nobody do full court pressure in nba do to the insane schedule and the fast pace of nowaday games, you can't defend against a 6'7 6'8 shooter when you are 5'10 unless you have super long arms, there is too much space in nba court to be effective in stealing unless you have super long arms too and the players today are too good offensively to get their ball stolen on dribble. The type of player you describe me are typicaly point guard in fiba/euroleague competition like Yuki or TJ Shorts in Paris. They are super talented players but they can't play in the nba. Basketball is a sport for big human being and the nba is the epitome of that.

[@Certid]

@@twist7533 You've got a point obviously it's a massive disadvantage defending against taller players. That's why you gotta be so good at attacking that you can afford to be a liability in defence. I imagine if he stays in the nba- he'll just be a shot maker, nothing more.

[@Rin_gorilla]

He doesn't stop playing full-court defense even if he doesn't have enough time to sleep. I guess, he will continue to drill even if the Great Depression breaks out.

[@jobesp183]

Yuki, physically small, But he has a Big heart for his Teamate,

[@schmoke.]

If Grizzlies don't find a use for him soon, then another team is going to take him.. I think a Yuki-Wemby duo is incoming... scary stuff.

[@AnonymousRapGuy]

He is signed to a 2 way contract. He can only play about 45 games for the team and must play the rest in G League. He already appeared in 14.

[@bigradwolf5001]

@@AnonymousRapGuy You misunderstood what he's saying. He's saying Spurs gonna buy out his contract to pair with Wemby as regular rotation, not 2-way.

[@sillylough]

The Yokai and The Alien

[@Andrew102-dv5bv]

I'm sorry, but he's not replacing CP or Steph Castle.

[@schmoke.]

@@Andrew102-dv5bv CP3 is almost 40, he's retiring in a year, Castle can go play SG, he's tall enough to.

[@gseric4721]

As a Ricky Rubio fan, this kid is something else.

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

Be strong Yuki!

[@jordynandrade3242]

Why does this look better than nba ball

[@rheyjhey07]

damn he became so quick!

[@BBallRambling]

And people say the B League isn't a premier pro level

[@ReihanApriliana]

My fav❤❤

[@Freep-m2l]

He's used to it now. Comfortable to the nba style

[@JimParkGM]

Na... Grizz need to trade him to a team that can actually put this guy in rotation because this is a star waiting to happen in the NBA. The size does not deter him AT ALL from what he wants to do. A pure PG that can beat anybody in a game of footspeed, isn't a cone on defense, and can give you buckets when he feels like it.

[@kbobobob]

That ally pass was tough af

[@bigradwolf5001]

The Mura-to-Reira Slamajama

[@MaTeIRiA]

my left ear enjoyed this video

[@Honeywell-wt8jx]

I think if he isn't called up, he will go back to Japan. The G League is not where he belongs. He deserves a better league with a better salary.

[@omimg]

YUUKIIIII!!

[@elvisodunze7025]

I'm tryna see Bronny form a super team with Yuki and Gelo and become prime G league warriors

[@Bobbybabybobbybubbie]

The Grizzlies led by 50 after three quarters last night...if he'd been with them he'd have gotten to play the entire 4th, at least.

[@vilhouleo991]

Shhheeesshhh 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@이게뭘까-w9c]

유키 힘내❤ 응원해

[@tonykartracer8032]

This dude reminds me a lot of Mark Price. Put him in with the big dawgs already.... dude's been ready!

[@fightinglily9647]

河村🎉❤

[@marvelleonline]

Be so great, make them look SILLY for putting you where you don't belong. BRING YUKI UP

[@masterkhais4479]

He belongs in the NBA

[@bch1309]

Damn the video is too dark. Not enough lights in the stadium??

[@argoqt4ever]

He just eating them up. That's your Japan MVP right there

[@heavensarchive777]

I really hope he leaves the grizzlies and goes on a NBA team that will actually give him a lot of play time. The grizzlies only give him 1 to 2 minutes and it’s usually when the game is almost over.

[@XDP-k7n]

yuki！！！！

[@ayoonine]

He's an NBA player in the G league

[@itsyeaboi5333]

its already big hes on a two way. with more reps in the g league, he'll get more chance to shine and sharpen his craft.

[@LanzkiTgaming]

Yukis not playing yall he should be in the NBA. smh

[@Otachitaki]

Bro doing side quests 😂

[@jerrellwilliams5777]

That ball fake 🔥 he’s so shifty really fun to watch

[@stevedeltora3803]

Dark stadium with yuki shining

[@Ragon8finity]

Get him back in the league bro

[@kavinvanich]

Love to see it!

[@johnpaultabilog8646]

My favorite point guard. I wish he plays with Kai Sotto again in the future. They are unstoppable scoring machines

[@OnePiece-de6qc]

Dominated g league na

[@redemption5729]

how comes nba g league has failed the audio ..........................

[@ZooChronicles296]

So proud of him as an Asian ❤

[@Jp20pro]

you’ve just missed his and1 at the baseline steal

[@SilentPokemon]

Spurs need this guy to back age chris paul

[@Panther016]

guys, I think this guy can play

[@leoleorueras904]

Putting him in G league is flat out disrespectful.

[@xiaoxiaojuzi0225]

Too bad we didn't see him in the main team against the Warriors😂 Would love to see him against Curry 1v1

[@なおぽん-j3q]

素晴らしい！！！ ペレイラのアリウープも最高でした！ ペレイラとアリウープ契約結んでる？ってぐらい笑笑😂

[@donloder1]

man the view count on this is no doubt showing how relatability ain't no fluke

[@SilentPokemon]

Dude need to sign with spur

[@PsychItsMike]

Only way I'll watch the Grizz is if Yuki is suited up.

[@DK-yj1ez]

Yuki will be the 2nd best PG in NBA's history (after the legendary Jeremy Lin), when he finishes his career at NBA. #imho

[@sugisugi9743]

非常に良いと思います😊

[@KelGhu]

I hate that the Grizzlies don't pay him

[@AmainZula]

Yuki, Wemby and Kai Sotto should be together in one team...

[@findoc9282]

Remind me of the games of steph Nash

[@TheFatGorillaClips]

We need him Coached by Brad Stevens. Whatever they did that worked with IT!!

[@ProjectILT]

Did they cover the mics with bath towels

[@밤매별]

ぶちこめる確率が上がってきた

[@kazuoharrison8124]

I understand it now

[@AsteroidDusts]

2:44 wow

[@GPbSWAGGINit]

He needs to go to a team that doesn’t have a real point guard yet. I think he should be with Houston Rockets, Wizards, Brooklyn, or Utah Jazz. Trust me.

[@tidus78]

When you look at yuki with his height playing at this level, there is no excuses julian newman cant. Iykyk

[@unecessaryupdates6016]

Don't know much about how contracts work but why is Yuki only playing consistently in G League and not the big games in the NBA? It seems Grizzlies only bring him out in the final minutes when victory is assured. Is it some contract thing or is he simply just not effective in the big stage?

[@NigraXXL]

My bet is that they just don't want to risk the games because they already have Ja.. so they only give him some garbage minutes to give him a chance to prove himself. So far it's been nice but not enough to convince them to put him above the other point guards. He needs this a few bigger chances to put up this kind of performance. It's also awkward because Ja has been surrounded by controversy, but is very very good as well and seems to be good friends with Yuki

[@seangill83]

he is limited to a certain number of games on a 2 way contract, so it seems sensible to let him cook in the G league as long as their team is healthy, as he can provide valuable depth if someone gets hurt later in the season

[@sjc4]

But bronnys on espns front page. Go Yuki!

[@zohdkhan439]

Bronny been playing well too

[@Neez2747]

I just wanna see his rebounds tbh

[@RenegadeRaider7-n7z]

I hated they' re always make Asian to prove themselves to belong in the nba, such jermey lin, and Yuki. They're are got games and skill assets.

[@nashl.4372]

what can we say, the league is just lowkey bias against other races other than black, and this has been the thing ever since, if yuki was a black guy he would have been played atleast 10 minutes in the NBA as of now.

[@captain0104]

Why is he in G-League? Thought he's permanent in the NBA.

[@BxJct0]

2 way contract

[@tjkim382]

plz i wanna c him nba

[@NateT3]

He can be a Champion like JJ Barea

[@XizheCheng]

Alright, can't wait to watch him defending Wemby😅

[@jasonphan2001]

​@@XizheCheng Why woukd a point guard be gaurding a center anyway. Curry cant guard wemby

[@フリーザF]

yuki ガンバって上がってくれ