Yuki Kawamura spoke about the support he received from Ja Morant during his adjustment to the NBA, highlighting their connection after a recent matchup vs. Memphis Grizzlies.
Yuki Kawamura is starting to build momentum after a strong week that included a special moment with Rui Hachimura and a matchup against his former Memphis Grizzlies team.
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The Japanese guard shared signed jerseys with Hachimura and looked forward to facing Memphis, but one key player was missing.
"I wanted to see my guy, Ja Morant," he said per Bulls insider K.C. Johnson. "But he wasn't here. Ja helped me a lot since I came in the States."
Kawamura has had limited opportunities at the NBA level with the Chicago Bulls. He averages 3.0 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from three.
However, his performances in the G League tell a different story. Playing for the Windy City Bulls, Kawamura is showing strong playmaking and scoring ability. In 9 games, he is averaging 17.7 points, 11.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 36.5 percent from the field.
Several recent games highlight his impact. Kawamura dropped 34 points and 16 assists against the Nuggets G League team and followed it up with an impressive 19-assist performance against the Celtics G League team.
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