not racist comment at all ! Another cliche about us Japanese ? So when we re fast we are ninja, when we can fight we are samurai, when we are pretty women we are geisha, when we are funny we are anime. I mean can't we just be Japanese and be aware and precisely throw.
@@yevanasvetya5486 But you are neither and so you compare two things you have no claim to compare . He is not a Ninja he is a japanese basketball player. When a black player runs fast or jumps high you don't compare it to a gazelle or a monkey right ? Because you know that you would be called racist immediately even though gazelle and monkeys are from africa just like ninja are from japan. Ninja don't play basket ball. So he is not a ninja, he is just a japanese man who plays basket ball. My japanese wife is pretty, has very pale skin, tiny lips jetblack hair, she is demure and humble, is an amazing tradito9nal dancer and wears a kimono like a second skin. does that make her a Geisha ? No. Anyone who calls my wife a geisha i put through a wall. Ninja were mercenaries assassins who were hired when you wanted to put a contract on someone's life. How is that a positive thing to call anyone a Ninja ? Plus why does it have to be compared to something from his own culture. Why not call the black players, ninja, they are just as good or they wouldn't be in the NBA. You see this is racism without even trying to be racist, but it is racism. We are not ninja, we are not anime or manga characters, we are not samurai or geisha or sumo wrestlers or whatever other cliche the world has about us. Can't we just be Japanese and simply be good at something without it being diminished by a silly comparison. Where are you from ?
@@johnsuggs7828 whoa whoa hold on. I aware that iam a damn good racist but not to japanese, and while i wrote this comment, all i wanted to do was to applaude the guy's finesse. Hence im using the word "ninja". I dont even know that ninja thingy because a racist word. Or is it just american thing? I dunno man but i really did not mean in a racist way when writing this comment.
I once heard that, in Japanese, the family name comes first. So, his actually ""individual"" name is Kawamura, and Yuki represents his family or region where he was born It's quite interesting. It represents the Asian Cosmovision: before you be yourself, you are part of something bigger. Does that make any sense?
@@lucasemanuel7518 Nah, Kawamura sounds like a Japanese family name. He's in America, that's why "Kawamura Yuki" isn't the arrangement of his name. You can search it up on Google.
@@lucasemanuel7518 That japanese philosophy is probably he's so good as a team player which then creates his own individual value. If he keeps up and be even better, i can definitely see his name being remembered in this decade and the next
He means his teammates who are out wide from the basket running through(cutting across) towards the basket. Basically his teammates are moving a lot especially behind defenders towards the basket because he’s unselfish and skilled and they know more often then not he’ll get them the ball and make it worth it.
Unpopular opinion… rather than kuroko, this man reminds me of chiaki from ahiru no sora (such underrated basketball manga). Chiaki used to say something like “run to the open spot wherever it is and I’ll make the ball come to you” Yuki also reminds me of the MC in the manga, he is short and thought he will never be able to stand in the court but his mother said that there is a weapon for short person and that’s a three point shot.. really good manga such a pity it is really underrated
His skill and speed are definitely amazing, but I admire how brave the way he charges to those giants. I'm pretty short guy and tower-like defenders always overwhelm me, can't shake that feeling off 😭
It feels like he uses his size to his advantage. Big guys think wow the small guy will try to outspeed me, so he obliges them, moves quickly to draw attention and keeps his eyes OPEN to find a passing lane
Sometimes when you don't have the luck of genes you learn to make do with the lemons you have. I hope his value is not overlooked when he assists. His story is so inspiring.
I’ve known about his skills since he was in high school but never expected him to play in nba. I hear applause when he gets the ball. What about him attracts the audience?
Because of the speed he brings, or at least the illusion of speed. He looks like hes speeding through a slalom course on the mountain and the tall players are the flag posts 🚩🎿 🚩 😅
Because height is seen as a barrier to entry and he has the extraordinary skill to surpass this barrier. The amount of kids that get to high school basketball and give up because they're facing 6'4++ dudes is staggering... But Yuki found a way.
@@Hannari-xt6nr You would need to specify which one lol. These old geezers have conditioned themselves not to say anything sketchy towards black people. The only Asian guy on the court does not get the same courtesy I guess.
There's an Asian basketball league where I grew up for kids from elementary through high school. People think Asians can't play ball but you'd be amazed to see what talnet they have.
kawamura is the Hidetoshi Nakata of Japanese basketball. Nakata is the 1st Japanese player paved road for European football nakamura paved Japanese and many Asian basketball player to challenge NBA
That's just fundamental genius selfless ball. When you looking to win and not looking to look good and pad your stats....you start doing this thing called team work and you start winning
He is a pass 1st, 2nd, 3rd Point Guard. He know his role and he focuses on it. He's not jacking up +15 shots a game and assortment of air balls. Sad he is on limited minutes. They should play him more and give JA more rest.
Although I have never heard of this basketball player, Kamamura,a point guard, but at 5 feet,8 inches tall,because of his height,weight and speed,it's these types of player's that can dominate both ends of the court,and he knows where everyone is and without looking, he'll kill the defense player's, but on the same token, his fellow player's know that expect a pass,that no one anticipated ,and he can add another assist number to his current amount, and when you have a player of that caliber, expect the unexpected, same thing with the NFL, to anticipate something coming out of the BLUES,WHERE THAT COME FROM??,and I like to watch the reactions from player's, because it tells a MILLION WORDS.
He knows he doesn't have a chance to shoot, these guys are easily over a foot taller than him with their wingspan. He can pretty much sprint circles around them, and pass easier as well. Being shorter, that means the defender HAS to lower their center of gravity, which as a tall person make it difficult to move quickly, mix that with his low, quick passes, Kawamura is really a god player. His job isn't to score points, it's to set up points. You can't leave him open, because even though he's shorter than the other NBA players a 5'8 guy can shoot just as well as a 6'8 guy. He's one of the hardest people to effectively guard/play against. Kawamura is also japanese, you might not think that's important however it's crucial to his success. Generally speaking, japanese culture is centered around fitting in, not standing out, and not thinking only for yourself, but for the collective. American players are generally very arrogant, even at the smaller highschool levels, and while there are some outliers in Japan in regards to hubris, a majority of players genuinely understand that in order to win, ego needs to be put aside. His upbringing in a culture that emphasizes team play, checking your own ego, and being humble. Mix this with the societal standards to be a master in whatever job you practice, Kawamura is a deadly opponent to face, and a shining beacon for his team. His fundamentals are beautiful, his ability to show confidence in the paint against three defenders not having the ego to score, and his willingness to just be there is really really good. He's so low to the ground compared to these guys, his passes are literally JUST off of the court. Even his own teammates have to bend slightly down to scoop up the ball. The average height of a Japanese basketball team is 193.7 cm, or Six foot three inches, being five foot eight inches, isn't that bad. You can still compete for points. However in a western space where Six three is considered short, it's something these players haven't faced in a long time. The average height for an NBA team is like 6'7-6'9, imagine trying to defend against a dude who you have to literally shift your entire center of mass for. Kawamura is used to playing against giants, NBA players aren't used to playing against normal sized people.
He will be the one who is all teammates's favorite. Why not be satisfied with 1 ninja in the team who can assist you if he sees you get open. He used his advantage to get through all the players and will let you take the show. That's a win-win condition.
Bro is a damn ninja, those awareness and precise throws.
not racist comment at all ! Another cliche about us Japanese ? So when we re fast we are ninja, when we can fight we are samurai, when we are pretty women we are geisha, when we are funny we are anime. I mean can't we just be Japanese and be aware and precisely throw.
@Hannari-xt6nr oh i hope im japanese man, but gotta play the card that were dealt with. To be clear, i also hope im a ninja.
@@yevanasvetya5486 But you are neither and so you compare two things you have no claim to compare . He is not a Ninja he is a japanese basketball player. When a black player runs fast or jumps high you don't compare it to a gazelle or a monkey right ? Because you know that you would be called racist immediately even though gazelle and monkeys are from africa just like ninja are from japan.
Ninja don't play basket ball. So he is not a ninja, he is just a japanese man who plays basket ball.
My japanese wife is pretty, has very pale skin, tiny lips jetblack hair, she is demure and humble, is an amazing tradito9nal dancer and wears a kimono like a second skin. does that make her a Geisha ? No. Anyone who calls my wife a geisha i put through a wall.
Ninja were mercenaries assassins who were hired when you wanted to put a contract on someone's life.
How is that a positive thing to call anyone a Ninja ? Plus why does it have to be compared to something from his own culture. Why not call the black players, ninja, they are just as good or they wouldn't be in the NBA. You see this is racism without even trying to be racist, but it is racism.
We are not ninja, we are not anime or manga characters, we are not samurai or geisha or sumo wrestlers or whatever other cliche the world has about us. Can't we just be Japanese and simply be good at something without it being diminished by a silly comparison.
Where are you from ?
You know this will be seen as racist right?
@@johnsuggs7828 whoa whoa hold on. I aware that iam a damn good racist but not to japanese, and while i wrote this comment, all i wanted to do was to applaude the guy's finesse. Hence im using the word "ninja". I dont even know that ninja thingy because a racist word. Or is it just american thing? I dunno man but i really did not mean in a racist way when writing this comment.
it isnt just about baketball, this guys spatial awareness is off the charts.
spatial*
He has the makings of a good CoD player
Opponent team went "Nani?! Kore wa Misudireksion ovafurowa" 😁
This is a "find space, the ball will come to you" coach lesson personified
You got a guy like that and it really opens up the court. The opposing team looks like they are standing still.
They end up looking like the teams that play the globetrotters! Hahaha!
One of Yuki's advantages is that he dominates the low part of the game, tall players have many blind spots from 1.30 m down.
Yup, it helps him open things up for lops too, as he's attack low mid and high with passes.
YES!!! They can't reach down to him, being short is truly a gift in a tall game with the right techniques
Exactly my thought…. He’s also a fast runner.
Yuki KNOWS basketball. He reminds me of Alex Caruso, an unselfish player who creates opportunities for his teammates, and you know those guys love it
The Carushow!!!
More like hinata, the little giant and the perfect decoy drawing opponents and letting his teammates score
there're already Yuki Tsunoda in F1, Yuki Ishikawa in Volleyball, and now Yuki Kawamura in basketball. An athlete named Yuki began to appear
and the Masked Rider Yuki......ok nvm em
You forgot Yuki. The legend of Exodia deck.
I once heard that, in Japanese, the family name comes first. So, his actually ""individual"" name is Kawamura, and Yuki represents his family or region where he was born
It's quite interesting. It represents the Asian Cosmovision: before you be yourself, you are part of something bigger.
Does that make any sense?
@@lucasemanuel7518 Nah, Kawamura sounds like a Japanese family name. He's in America, that's why "Kawamura Yuki" isn't the arrangement of his name.
You can search it up on Google.
@@lucasemanuel7518 That japanese philosophy is probably he's so good as a team player which then creates his own individual value. If he keeps up and be even better, i can definitely see his name being remembered in this decade and the next
It feels like he draws so much attention and when he got everyone attention the ball gone to the unnoticed player who ready to score
Yeah, almost every opponent in this clips too focused on him they forgot guarding his teammates. He somehow make blindspots
hmm literally kuroko when he use his Misdirection Overflow :D God i am such a nerd.
Real life Kuroko
I was thinking the same thing!!!
frrrrrr
we had the same set of braincells
Nah, Kuroko is not meant to be seen or standout which is also the opposite of Yuki, also not a point guard
@@LaplaceDe 🤓☝️🤓☝️🤓☝️
everybody's cutting cuz they know they will get a pass if they get open, sign of an unselfish passer
whats cuttin
Yea nice observation
He means his teammates who are out wide from the basket running through(cutting across) towards the basket. Basically his teammates are moving a lot especially behind defenders towards the basket because he’s unselfish and skilled and they know more often then not he’ll get them the ball and make it worth it.
The opposite is also true , nobody cuts playing with a ball hog.
@@danielmizrahi9629
Feel like the way he drive draw so much attentions that his teammate are able to go unnoticed for a split second.
I hear people are calling it the vanishing drive 😂
@@kpyangz916it’s a term from the anime Kuroko no Basket
@@pps5106 I know I was trolling the dude ^
And once the other teams catch on and start paying less attention to him, it'll still be an advantage for him.
Kuroko
Unpopular opinion… rather than kuroko, this man reminds me of chiaki from ahiru no sora (such underrated basketball manga). Chiaki used to say something like “run to the open spot wherever it is and I’ll make the ball come to you”
Yuki also reminds me of the MC in the manga, he is short and thought he will never be able to stand in the court but his mother said that there is a weapon for short person and that’s a three point shot.. really good manga such a pity it is really underrated
Will check the manga out. Thanks for the recommend.
He's like Ryota Miyagi from Slam Dunk for me.
His skill and speed are definitely amazing, but I admire how brave the way he charges to those giants. I'm pretty short guy and tower-like defenders always overwhelm me, can't shake that feeling off 😭
It feels like he uses his size to his advantage. Big guys think wow the small guy will try to outspeed me, so he obliges them, moves quickly to draw attention and keeps his eyes OPEN to find a passing lane
He is a magician.
He is real life Kuroko...
@@icyboy771z He is more like Miyagi Ryota from Slam dunk
He's a real life strategist
A real life kuroko indeed
@@icyboy771z More like Miyagi Ryota
This guy making all his teammates looking good 👌 👏
I love YU-KI,a brilliant player..
He brings the passing game to the next level 🤙🤙
It's like watching real life Miyagi Ryouta
Came here for the Slam Dunk comments.
In fact his favorite Slam Dunk character is Miyagi Ryouta :)
5:07 even his teammate is so confused lmao
Superb pass skills. Cadies to my eyes.
❤👍
NBA ninja
Magic ninja
🙌🏾
iRL anime boy
That's mah Ninja right there!
More cliche about us japanese. Do you realize how racist you all sound
Dudes a ninja playing basketball
cold smooth and beautiful Like a snow , minasaaan... Yuki desu
I don’t know the kanji (ideogram) of his name but depending on how it’s written, it could mean snow (雪 ) or courage (勇気)
Sometimes when you don't have the luck of genes you learn to make do with the lemons you have. I hope his value is not overlooked when he assists. His story is so inspiring.
The only true point guard rn
Japanese anime comes to NBA
Kuroko in real life
Kuroko
@@gabb452 akashi
@@joserandyabrahan6506akashi more like ankle breaker
Everyone needs alittle anime in their life
Yuki "No Look" Kawamura
Yuki "No Looky" Kawamura
Nobody sees his eyes anyway
Yuki the Yokai
@@HairyButWhole brooooo
He can pass like John Stockton, Magic and Jason Kidd
I’ve known about his skills since he was in high school but never expected him to play in nba. I hear applause when he gets the ball. What about him attracts the audience?
Crazy skills I guess :D And for most of the people watching its new, so they want to see more
Because of the speed he brings, or at least the illusion of speed. He looks like hes speeding through a slalom course on the mountain and the tall players are the flag posts 🚩🎿 🚩 😅
something new and exciting .
Because height is seen as a barrier to entry and he has the extraordinary skill to surpass this barrier. The amount of kids that get to high school basketball and give up because they're facing 6'4++ dudes is staggering... But Yuki found a way.
Dude's got speed, agility and most importantly, game IQ. Makes a massive difference.
2:23 “That was a nice pass by the lil’ fella” Roflmao! 😂
racist AF
@@Hannari-xt6nr Ikr? Or just height...ist?
@@Aurummorituri yup.
Can you imagine calling the african american players, the Black Fella !
@@Hannari-xt6nr You would need to specify which one lol. These old geezers have conditioned themselves not to say anything sketchy towards black people. The only Asian guy on the court does not get the same courtesy I guess.
That is pure basketball at its finest by Yuki... This is a masterpiece
No ham on that door …. All gravy! Good team play ! Where every player gets to shine! Love it❤
I would love to see more of the magic he casts :D
he has crazy stamina to be able to constantly do ninja dashes, just incredible
He's so damn good for his size and the fact that his teammates can keep up with him even amazes me!
his playstyle is so fun to watch
Omg it's kuroko no basketball
Yuki "kuruko" kawamura
Literaly "Kuroko no Baske" anime character. The phantom 6th man whose superior skill is passing.
His kinesthetic intelligence is on another level❤
This is wild. He has control of the entire opposing team in the clips
There's an Asian basketball league where I grew up for kids from elementary through high school.
People think Asians can't play ball but you'd be amazed to see what talnet they have.
There are lots of talents out there. This Western nation is just so used to blacks being the players like in Rap.
He is in the zone!
Now he's the favorite guy of the team, lmao! That was fantastic. I guess the new season would be interesting.
This man is the real life Tetsuya Kuroko. Generation of Miracles.😂
They literally said "He can play" 50 times, so I guess... He can play
also his next pass took it to a whole new level. but afterwards the next pass took it to a whole new level.
The commentating is whack.
He is like real life Hinata Shoyo from Haikyuu, only in basketball instead of volleyball. The best decoy who moves like ninja.
I recently started watching NBA because of this man. Its like watching Messi play soccer
I am not really SHOCKED but he is amazing. A true pocket rocket. A kamikaze basketball genius!
Yuki Kawamura unlocked peripheral vision.
It's super effective!
kawamura is the Hidetoshi Nakata of Japanese basketball. Nakata is the 1st Japanese player paved road for European football
nakamura paved Japanese and many Asian basketball player to challenge NBA
How about yao ming 😂😂
@@audreandre he is not Japanese . his height is an anomali for a normal Asian player . kawamura prove that his height still can do it
So UNSELFISH❤❤❤So accurate❤So genius player❤HE MADE THE TEAM LOOKS LIKE A TEAM❤❤❤Rare talent🎉😊
magical pass
hes the real kuruko
Its gud to see that short pple can also play
yo this made so much fun to watch
He is really good..I'm impressed❤
He works a lot for his team
He's like Hinata from Haikyu!! Drawing attention to him and let his team make points.
He's the real Kuroko Tetsuya Bro👌💯
Dude put all the points into speed and passing
Old-school Globetrotter like passes... WoW!
That's just fundamental genius selfless ball.
When you looking to win and not looking to look good and pad your stats....you start doing this thing called team work and you start winning
His pass is so good :)
His moves are stunning.
Can’t help but be a fan, hes wearin my number too 17 baby! Ill keep my eye on my dude Kawamura
@3:33 - This man smilin' like, "Y'all watch my mans work right quick."
È uno spettacolo vederlo giocare 🤩🤩🤩
Thumbnail Morant looks like the Dark Lord of the Sith
He is. He soo cool.
A Sith with two Glocks hanging both sides.
Super cool.
The rule of two 😂
He is the sith 😂
Man yuki kawamura assisting left and right just like kuroko.. with his pass
That’s why all heights is applicable in basketball,,,,because it is how you use it tactics in the game
His team mates are aware of his talent and position themselves well to receive those pass
He really an amazing assist. What a great player.
背が高いのも好きだけど、こうやってバスケの良さを引き出してくれる選手も大好き。
Now that's the real life ryota miyagi
The Phantom Sixth Man, now I want to see he do ignite pass.
He is a pass 1st, 2nd, 3rd Point Guard. He know his role and he focuses on it. He's not jacking up +15 shots a game and assortment of air balls. Sad he is on limited minutes. They should play him more and give JA more rest.
A selfless individual who is def all about team
wow, that passed is superb!
Real kuroko
😂 exactly my thought
more like Akashi, Uses Emperor's eyes
@@SeismicPulse-u7c He's not breaking ankles but yeah he's like a point guard
Kuroko no basket. 👏
Although I have never heard of this basketball player, Kamamura,a point guard, but at 5 feet,8 inches tall,because of his height,weight and speed,it's these types of player's that can dominate both ends of the court,and he knows where everyone is and without looking, he'll kill the defense player's, but on the same token, his fellow player's know that expect a pass,that no one anticipated ,and he can add another assist number to his current amount, and when you have a player of that caliber, expect the unexpected, same thing with the NFL, to anticipate something coming out of the BLUES,WHERE THAT COME FROM??,and I like to watch the reactions from player's, because it tells a MILLION WORDS.
That's my boy Kuroko! 🙌🏻
Kawamura`s extension of hands.
He always created openings
He knows he doesn't have a chance to shoot, these guys are easily over a foot taller than him with their wingspan. He can pretty much sprint circles around them, and pass easier as well. Being shorter, that means the defender HAS to lower their center of gravity, which as a tall person make it difficult to move quickly, mix that with his low, quick passes, Kawamura is really a god player. His job isn't to score points, it's to set up points. You can't leave him open, because even though he's shorter than the other NBA players a 5'8 guy can shoot just as well as a 6'8 guy. He's one of the hardest people to effectively guard/play against.
Kawamura is also japanese, you might not think that's important however it's crucial to his success. Generally speaking, japanese culture is centered around fitting in, not standing out, and not thinking only for yourself, but for the collective. American players are generally very arrogant, even at the smaller highschool levels, and while there are some outliers in Japan in regards to hubris, a majority of players genuinely understand that in order to win, ego needs to be put aside.
His upbringing in a culture that emphasizes team play, checking your own ego, and being humble. Mix this with the societal standards to be a master in whatever job you practice, Kawamura is a deadly opponent to face, and a shining beacon for his team. His fundamentals are beautiful, his ability to show confidence in the paint against three defenders not having the ego to score, and his willingness to just be there is really really good.
He's so low to the ground compared to these guys, his passes are literally JUST off of the court. Even his own teammates have to bend slightly down to scoop up the ball. The average height of a Japanese basketball team is 193.7 cm, or Six foot three inches, being five foot eight inches, isn't that bad. You can still compete for points. However in a western space where Six three is considered short, it's something these players haven't faced in a long time. The average height for an NBA team is like 6'7-6'9, imagine trying to defend against a dude who you have to literally shift your entire center of mass for. Kawamura is used to playing against giants, NBA players aren't used to playing against normal sized people.
yup his team just gotta be ready at all times
Just wow
Hes like a ghost
For me william and yuki are the same talent but in the different ways i am fan of william and now yuki , i love them both
Jeremy Lin also wore number 17.
Shohei Otani too.
Its like watching Stockton making those plays!!😊
Bro is ninja
He’s the perfect decoy.
We need to add a Yuki to Ja Alley Oop to this seasons highlights.
I hope Memphis finds this rewarding. Ride that kooky Yuki gravy train. All the way ✌️😎$$$ the man is a phenom! A god given phenomenon. Use this moment
He reads the game like reading the player's minds.
He gonna be rookie of the year, mark my words
Bro pulled out misdirection overflow when all enemy defenders looking at him all the time 😂
He will be the one who is all teammates's favorite. Why not be satisfied with 1 ninja in the team who can assist you if he sees you get open. He used his advantage to get through all the players and will let you take the show. That's a win-win condition.
He’s like a quarterback in basketball
Yuki's passes are as clean as his looks
The Gold-Maker Yuki.