Memphis true blue here. Let's fill in some blanks. Not sure when this video was produced, but Yuki dropped 27 in the G-League the same night the Grizz blew out the Warriors. Deep or not, if he's going to break through, he's starting out with the right team. All his Japanese fans should be thanking their lucky stars he wound up here, where he can be properly vetted and grown. He's not a publicity stunt - Memphis doesn't play that, doesn't have the time to play that. If he's on a 2-way it's good news for him because our FO finds diamonds in coal mines constantly. We're starting 2 rookies on a team that's 2nd in the West, for goodness' sake. If Yuki weren't working his tail off on D and being a good teammate, he wouldn't be here. Yes, he's a longshot, but referencing his stats in the Association is not going to mean anything this year. It's how he comes along in the G-league. And if Pippen gets dinged up (on this team, a near certainty), Yuki will at least dress for a few games and probably get some real minutes. That's when Yuki is going to show to have to show something. But he's shown enough that he'll at the least be on a 2-way again next season. Grit n' Grind nation is in Yuki's corner for sure.
Blah blah blah blah.....unfortunately, at the end of the day, he's too short to be SIGNIFICANT in the NBA. He could be better than PRIME MJ, but again, he's TOO SHORT to be considered seriously.
he's a pass first guard...he's not looking to chuck halfcourt 3's I enjoy watching him put his teammate interests in front of his. no matter What happens to him at this point he has already achieved what many hoopers can only dream about.
I had high hopes when the Raptors picked up Markquis Nowell, but he wasn't given enough play time to show what he could do. I think that the game is missing out on how entertaining it is to watch smaller players dish out dimes.
I mean, come on... he's only given a little to no minutes per game... It's even a miracle he can still do something with how little the opportunity he's given every time he goes to the NBA court... He's performing absolutely well in the G League too.
Like you said. He develops s a reliable float game and gets that 3 point percentage up to the mid 30s at least and I think he becomes a valuable bench piece. If he never makes that jump hopefully he can do well for a Euroleague team.
I wish the league didn't have so much politicalness it would be so entertaining to see ja and him on the floor to see what they would cook up just maybe 4 one quarter
Yeah , euro league is more skilled anyway .. I mean look how many of the recent nba MVPs came from Europe .. and it’s only a matter of time before were adding doncic and we by to that list
@@JamesBeattie-lz9ccat least be objective, nba product could be better, but saying euro league is more skilled is laughable. i know you’re bias, but european players playing in the us doesn’t equate to euro league being better, that’s simply a flawed argument.
7:09 Trip (Jaren) was not on the floor at all. If memory serves, he didn’t even play in that game (I could be wrong on that part but he wasn’t on the floor)
Pretty sure this video had a different thumbnail and title yesterday when I watched it and it had a pretty negative undertone so those were changed to now spin a positive message.. The old thumbnail was showcasing a 1 point per game average on Yuki.
josh harrellson we have not forgotten you in ky! Anyone, does the asia cup not care if the players are native? Or does Josh have a japanese family connection?
These so -called no look passes people say they are, aren't. Turning one's head away after scanning the court is not a no look pass and the others are seen through peripheral vision which is also not a no look pass. I see players credited for this all the time and its just plain wrong.
He will need a lot of work. He needs to work with finishing and taking good shots. He can hang in the league but it will be tough. He also needs to develop his defense as that is what hurt Isiah Thomas.
Alright I heard enough get this man in the spurs for lob city… who cares if he can’t score if he got the unstoppable reach to get his passes every time 😪😮💨
Be good, but don’t be too good. Or fans will tear you apart, like they’re doing to Ohtani. Americans only love underdogs until they stop being underdogs. 😂
Black people the absolute best athletes in the world. Viewership is dropping exponentially in the last year or so with woman's and mens basketball leading the drop. This is the fixer
Great underdog story but he won't make it the NBA doing good in the G league is pretty meaningless lots of guys have great numbers in the G league and don't get called up.
Where’s the defensive highlights? 😂😂😂😂 that’s cool that he made it to the league at 5’7” but hes not a rotation player on any playoff team. He made it to the nba which is a great story but he’s a novelty act at best
can't wait to see how poorly this had aged in 2 years.. then come see people call you out and you conveniently disappearing or deleting the comment LOL
I think Yuki's spot belongs to a Black Point Guard. It's bad enough the world is dominated by Whites but the Black Community needs Basketball to feel good about their feelings. Make Basketball Black permanently.
Gee. Why is the 5’7” Asian playing but 6’2” white American Mac McClung is “too short” for the league. The open racism against white Americans has become a jenocide.
Alright I heard enough get this man in the spurs for lob city… who cares if he can’t score if he got the unstoppable reach to get his passes every time 😪😮💨
Let me know if you think Yuki Kawamura have a long NBA Career!
Doesn't matter where it goes from here, he's a success story to me.
What was amazing was Portland and Washington chanting "We Want Yuki"
*This caption is misleading he's been playing mainly in the G.*
That’s technically the nba fam
@@Tragedy602 that’s why he said it is “misleading” fam
Hes got sun nba mins also
@@paranormalgambler2814that’s why he wrote “mainly”…
What's mainly in the g? G league?
officcialy a fan of Yuki Kawamura. Great video shining the ligght on this man. Hope he continues to battle and i love his determination and heart.
ever one wants this guy to succeed
Memphis true blue here. Let's fill in some blanks. Not sure when this video was produced, but Yuki dropped 27 in the G-League the same night the Grizz blew out the Warriors. Deep or not, if he's going to break through, he's starting out with the right team. All his Japanese fans should be thanking their lucky stars he wound up here, where he can be properly vetted and grown. He's not a publicity stunt - Memphis doesn't play that, doesn't have the time to play that. If he's on a 2-way it's good news for him because our FO finds diamonds in coal mines constantly. We're starting 2 rookies on a team that's 2nd in the West, for goodness' sake. If Yuki weren't working his tail off on D and being a good teammate, he wouldn't be here. Yes, he's a longshot, but referencing his stats in the Association is not going to mean anything this year. It's how he comes along in the G-league. And if Pippen gets dinged up (on this team, a near certainty), Yuki will at least dress for a few games and probably get some real minutes. That's when Yuki is going to show to have to show something. But he's shown enough that he'll at the least be on a 2-way again next season. Grit n' Grind nation is in Yuki's corner for sure.
Blah blah blah blah.....unfortunately, at the end of the day, he's too short to be SIGNIFICANT in the NBA. He could be better than PRIME MJ, but again, he's TOO SHORT to be considered seriously.
Dumbest video I've ever seen and I ain't even watched it yet, he's doing great in the G League.
12:19 "go, cut, give me my assist" that pass is sickening
he's a pass first guard...he's not looking to chuck halfcourt 3's I enjoy watching him put his teammate interests in front of his. no matter What happens to him at this point he has already achieved what many hoopers can only dream about.
I had high hopes when the Raptors picked up Markquis Nowell, but he wasn't given enough play time to show what he could do. I think that the game is missing out on how entertaining it is to watch smaller players dish out dimes.
I mean, come on... he's only given a little to no minutes per game... It's even a miracle he can still do something with how little the opportunity he's given every time he goes to the NBA court... He's performing absolutely well in the G League too.
Like you said. He develops s a reliable float game and gets that 3 point percentage up to the mid 30s at least and I think he becomes a valuable bench piece. If he never makes that jump hopefully he can do well for a Euroleague team.
Wow the nba has a proper point guard
I wish the league didn't have so much politicalness it would be so entertaining to see ja and him on the floor to see what they would cook up just maybe 4 one quarter
That would be a defensive disaster.
its nothing to do with politics, just the team lineup that gives best chance of winning
Hope He Can Get Into The Roster One Day
I’ve been a part of many “WE WANT YUKI!!!!” chants at the games
Even watching the plays in slow motion, I can't tell which man he's going to hit.
As long as he keeps scoring 3 pointers, he'll be valuable
As a Pacers fan he reminds me of TJ Mcconnell, so naturally I want him on my team.
He will be good give him time to develop like any other player dont count him out like every do
Love this guy, he look like a talented kid playing with adults😅
Imagine he and Mugsy had played in the same era, would’ve been cool to see them play each other.
Spud Webb and Muggsy played against each other during the 80s and 90s. Fun to watch them go at it.
@ oh wow i've never even seen that. thanks for the heads up, sounds really cool 👍
He would thrive in Europe
If you don’t think passing is better than scoring you never were a pass first guard….
Hope he moves to the Euroleague and have a successful career there. NBA is a pipedream.
Yeah , euro league is more skilled anyway .. I mean look how many of the recent nba MVPs came from Europe .. and it’s only a matter of time before were adding doncic and we by to that list
He would do worse in euroleague 😂
I don't know if that would be better.
Thats what its all about! Chase that dream Yuki! Hes made it this far...
@@JamesBeattie-lz9ccat least be objective, nba product could be better, but saying euro league is more skilled is laughable. i know you’re bias, but european players playing in the us doesn’t equate to euro league being better, that’s simply a flawed argument.
7:09 Trip (Jaren) was not on the floor at all. If memory serves, he didn’t even play in that game (I could be wrong on that part but he wasn’t on the floor)
Pretty sure this video had a different thumbnail and title yesterday when I watched it and it had a pretty negative undertone so those were changed to now spin a positive message.. The old thumbnail was showcasing a 1 point per game average on Yuki.
and here i was thinking its impossible to go to the nba at 6 foot
I'm from Charlotte, NC, so "GO YURI!!"
Thumbnail is handsome and cute,Yuki ❤️😜
Kawamura is like an anime protagonist
7 3PM recent game.
He's still my hero 🫡
Hes quick and can pass , but it looks like it takes him a few seconds to get his shot off which isn't going to cut im rooting for him tho
Michael Adams is now Japanese.
josh harrellson we have not forgotten you in ky! Anyone, does the asia cup not care if the players are native? Or does Josh have a japanese family connection?
It’s not even NBA! 😂😂😂
These so -called no look passes people say they are, aren't. Turning one's head away after scanning the court is not a no look pass and the others are seen through peripheral vision which is also not a no look pass. I see players credited for this all the time and its just plain wrong.
His defense is a major liability. Teams will iso him and back him down.
Little Giant (Basketball version)
He will need a lot of work. He needs to work with finishing and taking good shots. He can hang in the league but it will be tough. He also needs to develop his defense as that is what hurt Isiah Thomas.
LOL, Golden hoops just uploaded a video saying how he’s taking the world by storm 😂😂😂😂
How about your team mate Kai Kai Sotto from Philippines 🇵🇭 any update to play in NBA?
I think he would be a nice back up on the spurs i mean even Wemby was impressed of him at the Olympics just saying
The Jeremy Lin of this Generation
Why coz he’s Asian?
Spud Webb 5ft6" . Won the NBA dunk contest in 1986 . Just saying 😏
How does this guy make the league and McClung don't
U keep saying how short he is
U keep saying he's short
U keep calling him short
Japan sign me up when we on the court we will win World Cup 🏀💯
Alright I heard enough get this man in the spurs for lob city… who cares if he can’t score if he got the unstoppable reach to get his passes every time 😪😮💨
c'mon Grizzlies give the kid a break... if not someone else will
Hes julian Newman size hes what julian Newman would be if julian had any athleticism
he's gotta train w isaiah thomas
Guy looks like Inoue
Bro relax with Yuki kawamura . His playing great in the G league lol. H'ill be back, comedown bro for real😤👌🏾!
linsanity 2.0
Be good, but don’t be too good. Or fans will tear you apart, like they’re doing to Ohtani. Americans only love underdogs until they stop being underdogs. 😂
I guess there is still some hope for Julian Newman...
its sad the NBA inflates assits so much lol
Memphis need trade smart or sum1 an put this kud on a real contract
Black people the absolute best athletes in the world. Viewership is dropping exponentially in the last year or so with woman's and mens basketball leading the drop. This is the fixer
Great underdog story but he won't make it the NBA doing good in the G league is pretty meaningless lots of guys have great numbers in the G league and don't get called up.
he's gonna be like jeremy lin. get sent back to japan in 2 years or less. him being asian dont help either. hahhaha
content keep repeating... riding the hype. LOL videos too old...
When have I made a video about Yuki before?
Where’s the defensive highlights? 😂😂😂😂 that’s cool that he made it to the league at 5’7” but hes not a rotation player on any playoff team. He made it to the nba which is a great story but he’s a novelty act at best
Boring
If someone had real expectations about him they are delusional.
His passing is genius level if u willing to disregard his shotcomings
can't wait to see how poorly this had aged in 2 years.. then come see people call you out and you conveniently disappearing or deleting the comment LOL
@@NigraXXL Tell us you're Black without actually telling us you're Black.
I think Yuki's spot belongs to a Black Point Guard. It's bad enough the world is dominated by Whites but the Black Community needs Basketball to feel good about their feelings. Make Basketball Black permanently.
He should study AI, he's not short but Iverson was consistently shorter, and a supreme scorer inside and outside.
Gee. Why is the 5’7” Asian playing but 6’2” white American Mac McClung is “too short” for the league.
The open racism against white Americans has become a jenocide.
@dkm new Travis info to make a video. Failed Athlete
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Alright I heard enough get this man in the spurs for lob city… who cares if he can’t score if he got the unstoppable reach to get his passes every time 😪😮💨