“I’m not afraid of myself. Just because I can’t stand on an NBA court doesn’t mean my life is over. On the contrary, I think it’s precisely because I can’t stand on the court that I start to see what I’m missing.”
After speaking in one breath, he was at a loss for words, saying, “It’s just…”
“I’m scared of disappointing the fans who dream of seeing me on the court, and of making my children feel frustrated.However, I’m confident that I can face myself and do my best to achieve my goals.” I have long-term goals, but I think it’s important to focus on how I’ve improved even a little bit from who I was yesterday, and I believe that small efforts will ultimately lead to greater growth.”
The moment Kawamura declared that he was confident, there seemed to be a strong will in his eyes. Four years later, Yuki Kawamura, who has gained experience in the NBA, will take the Japanese national team to another level. I can’t help but hope so (September 10 diary).
YUKI KAWAMURA
Professional basketball player. Born in 2001, from Yamaguchi Prefecture. After attending Fukuoka Daiichi High School, he played for the B League’s Yokohama Bee Corsairs as a specially designated player while attending Tokai University. In the 20222023 season, he won six awards.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY YUSUKE ABE @ YARD
STYLED BY NATSUKO KANEKO
HAIR STYLED BY JHUN TAKAYAMA
WORDS BY TAKESHI SATO
