Grizzlies rookie Yuki Kawamura's highlight-reel dimes have been the best part of NBA preseason

10-15-2024
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Memphis Grizzlies first-year guard Yuki Kawamura is quickly becoming an internet sensation in preseason, with his highlight-reel dimes lighting up the timeline. 

Against the Indiana Pacers, he was at it again, finding Zach Edey with a spectacular no-look dime in the first quarter. 

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He followed that up with two more no-look dimes for Jay Huff — one mirroring his assist to Edey and a laser in the corner for three.

His speed off the dribble and passing instincts have created plenty of highlights throughout the preseason, pulling off another no-look to Edey against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday (ET). 

Kawamura has been a bright spark in preseason for the Grizzlies as he looks to fight his way onto the roster and while he stands just 5-foot-8, he's impressed with his energy and effort on the defensive side of the floor. 

Kawamura signed an Exhibit 10 contract in the offseason after an impressive showing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with the Japanese National Team, averaging 20.3 points per game, headlined by a monster outing against eventual silver medalists France.

Against Victor Wembanyama and co, he put up 29 points, seven rebounds, and six assists., becoming just the third player in Olympic history to record more than 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a single game.