Japanese Point Guard Yuki Kawamura Impresses Chicago Bulls at NBA Summer League
Ready for the next NBA sensation? Yuki Kawamura, a 24-year-old Japanese point guard, has signed with the Chicago Bulls after dazzling at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Yes, you read that right – the Japanese player who debuted last season with Memphis is now the Bulls’ new hope!
Kawamura shattered the stats
In five Summer League games, Kawamura averaged 10.2 points, 6.2 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game. He totaled 31 assists, the second-best performance for the Chicago team in the Summer League since 2017! Only three players averaged at least six assists and two steals per game, and Kawamura was one of them.
From benchwarmer to star
Last season with Memphis, Kawamura played 22 games with averages of 1.6 points and 0.9 assists, but his best game was against Dallas when he scored 12 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out five assists. Chicago had to waive guard Jamir Young to make room for this Japanese wonder.
Before NBA – king of Japan’s B league
Before joining the NBA, Kawamura spent five seasons in Japan’s B league, playing for Sanen Neofeniks and Yokohama Bkorsairs, averaging 16.7 points, 7.3 assists, and 3 rebounds per game. At last year’s Paris Olympics, he was the third top scorer with 20.3 points per game and the only player averaging 20 points and 7 assists.
What does this mean for the NBA and the Bulls?
Is this the start of a new NBA era? Will Kawamura be the first Japanese point guard to make a real splash in the league? The Chicago Bulls are clearly ready to take a risk and give this talented player a chance. If he keeps this up, we might soon see Japan taking over the NBA scene!
Conclusion
Yuki Kawamura is not just another player – he’s proof that talent can come from anywhere in the world. His energy, assists, and steals make the Bulls exciting. If you thought the NBA wasn’t for Japan, think again!
So, what do you think? Will Kawamura be the next big NBA hit? Or just a flash in the pan? Drop a comment, spark the debate, and remember – maybe you just discovered the next NBA superstar!
