Lakers' Rui Hachimura shows what can be for countryman, 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.
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.
Rui Hachimura Explains Lakers' Motivation in NBA Cup: 'We Just Want the Money'
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura spoke the truth on the motivation for winning the Emirates NBA Cup during a chat with reporters Thuesday. "We
Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Questionable to play Friday
Hachimura is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain. Hachimura is coming off one of his best performances of the season in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies, where he contributed 19 points (6-7 FG,
Lakers' NBA Cup dreams fueled by monetary prize
The Lakers have plenty of motivation for wanting to repeat as tournament champions, and that motivation has to do in large part with the prize money.
Rui Hachimura Doesn't Shy Away From Lakers' NBA Cup Motivation: 'We Just Want the Money'
The Los Angeles Lakers aren't being too shy about the motivation behind their mission to defend the franchise's 2023–24 In-Season Tournament championship.Sure, the Lakers would like to add 2024–25 to their NBA Cup banner that's already hanging at Crypto.
Rui Hachimura’s hilarious admission about NBA Cup
The Los Angeles Lakers take their first step towards defending their NBA Cup title when they hit the road against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Although the Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup, they proceeded to lose ten of their next 13 games.
Rui Hachimura Explains Dominance Against Grizzlies
When the Los Angeles Lakers met the Memphis Grizzlies for the first time this season, much of the attention was on the team missing superstar big man Anthony Davis.
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Why is Yuki Kawamura not playing for Grizzlies? Memphis guard out of rotation to start 2024-25 season
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It is Time for Yuki Kawamura to Show Off His Skills
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NBA Fans React to Yuki Kawamura's Performance vs. Trail Blazers
The Memphis Grizzlies were without several key players on Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, including star ...
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Yuki Kawamura-Ja Morant relationship, explained: How Grizzlies teammates developed NBA's most fun friendship
Grizzlies star Ja Morant and undrafted rookie Yuki Kawamura have quickly developed a bond that has endeared fans from ...
The unlikely bond between Ja Morant and Yuki Kawamura
Ja Morant has formed a unique friendship with new teammate Yuki Kawamura, bridging cultures with humor, handshakes, and ...
Ja Morant Opens Up on Special Relationship With Yuki Kawamura
This offseason saw the addition of two fresh faces to the Grizzlies: Zach Edey and Yuki Kawamura. Edey is a two-time National ...
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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 ...