Before playing in the Paris Olympic Games with the Japanese team, Yuki Kawamura agreed to sign a non-guaranteed contract with the Memphis Grizzliesthus embarking on the American adventure in search of a unique opportunity in the preseason for the Tennessee franchise.
After the Games, the Japanese point guard fulfilled his dream of signing with an NBA team, but with the aim of earning a position. Almost two months after signing his signature, Kawamura has fallen in love with the Memphis Grizzlies despite his short stature and has become one of the most stimulating sensations of the preseason.
The 1’72 meter, 23-year-old point guard will sign a dual contract with the Memphis franchise and will have the opportunity to fulfill his dream of playing in the NBA for a maximum of 50 games, the maximum number of games he can play under that contract. . The Japanese point guard has earned the opportunity thanks to his great talent for passing the ball, something he has already demonstrated with Japan and on his team, the Yokohama B-Corsairs.
With this new addition, Yuki Kawamura He becomes the shortest active NBA player and the second Japanese player in the league along with Rui Hachimura of the Lakers. In preseason, he has averaged 3.4 points y 4.2 assists in 15 minutes of play.
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