Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura has viral moment against Bronny James in Lakers vs. Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Yuki Kawamura has made a name for himself early in his career, and he increased that buzz Wednesday night when he was matched up against Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James.
In a matchup against the Lakers rookie and son of NBA superstar LeBron James, Kawamura was able to put on the moves and draw the foul against James Jr., sending him to the line and earning his first NBA points.It took till his sixth game, but the 5-foot-8 rookie from Japan was finally able to score his first points in the NBA.
Kawamura isn't the only Grizzlies rookie generating buzz however, as both Jaylen Wells and Zach Edey are two of the four rookies currently averaging double-digit points on the season. Wells finished Wednesday's contest with 20 points while Edey had eight points and seven rebounds.A 2024 graduate of the University of Miami, Liam spent several years covering the University’s football and basketball teams.
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