Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura and Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura are representing Japanese basketball in the NBA.

Throughout the preseason and early in the new NBA campaign, Grizzlies' rookie point guard Yuki Kawamura has been making waves around the league. After losing Derrick Rose to retirement just weeks before the preseason,

Ja Morant has struck a great friendship with Memphis Grizzlies rookie Yuki Kawamura. The Japanese guard, who stands at 5-foot-8, has become a fan favorite despite barely playing for his team in his rookie season. While Kawamura might not be playing much on the court, he is certainly learning Morant's style of basketball.

Moments later, with Wizards guard Jared Butler defending, Kawamura stepped back and drilled a 26-foot three-pointer for the first basket of his NBA career. Grizzlies fans went wild.

Yuki Kawamura impressed fans with his unique take on Halloween ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies' matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. In addition to showcasing his incredible skills on the court, the Japanese NBA player revealed his personality off the court by joining his teammates in embracing the annual trend.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura and Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura are representing Japanese basketball in the NBA.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura has become a phenomenon this season, and he's done it all without even scoring a basket - until now. Kawamura is known for his spectacular passing capability, but tonight against the Washington Wizards,

Rui Hachimura gave a hilariously honest answer when asked about the Lakers' motivation heading into the NBA Cup.