Japan, Grizzlies and Rui Hachimura

Japan to NBA: Lakers' Rui Hachimura says he's 'happy' for Grizzlies rookie Yuki Kawamura
Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura and Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura are representing Japanese basketball in the NBA.
Yuki Kawamura and Rui Hachimura Moment in Lakers-Grizzlies Goes Viral
However, that doesn't mean every single player on the team dislikes one another, specifically Yuki Kawamura and Rui Hachimura. Yuki Kawamura and Rui Hachimura are the only two Japanese players in the NBA right now.
Who is Yuki Kawamura? Meet 5-8 Japanese guard quickly becoming NBA fan favorite on Grizzlies
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,
Memphis Grizzlies' Yuki Kawamura gets 1st NBA points, more praise from Ja Morant, game ball
The Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum crowd celebrated as rookie Yuki Kawamura got in the game against the Lakers and scored his first NBA points.
"It's disrespect, right?" - Grizzlies rookie Yuki Kawamura hilariously credits Ja Morant for teaching him 'too small’ celebration
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.
Yuki Kawamura-Ja Morant relationship, explained: How Grizzlies teammates developed NBA's most fun friendship
The league's newest dynamic duo is taking the world by storm and it isn't directly related to production on the court.
Yuki Kawamura's First NBA Basket Goes Viral
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,
Is Yuki Kawamura more than just a fun NBA rarity?
Yuki Kawamura is quickly becoming one of the best stories in this young NBA season. But can the 5'8" guard become more than just a novelty?
Rui Hachimura has become a Memphis Grizzlies killer
After yet another great game against the Grizzlies, it’s clear that Rui Hachimura takes it personal every time he matches up with Memphis.
Yuki Kawamura Scored First Career NBA Basket, and Grizzlies Crowd Went Wild
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.
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It is Time for Yuki Kawamura to Show Off His Skills
Yuki Kawamura might be one of the most interesting players from the 2024 draft, even though he went undrafted. On the heels ...
Yuki Kawamura vs. Bronny James Moment in Lakers-Grizzlies Goes Viral
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Yuki Kawamura has made a name for himself early in his career, and he increased that buzz ...
How Anthony Davis, Lakers showed Grizzlies' Zach Edey actions he's never guarded before
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey was impactful against the Los Angeles Lakers, but there's still a lot of room for growth.