3+3+5! Asia's top native guard! Yuki Kawamura comments on Yang Hansen

Yuki Kawamura remarked on Yang Hansen, highlighting his extraordinary all-around talent and affirming that he can definitely sustain a career in the NBA.

In his preseason debut for the Bulls, Kawamura played roughly 14 minutes off the bench, shooting 1 of 4, tallying 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists; meanwhile, Yang Hansen’s preseason debut involved about 21 minutes off the bench, shooting 2 of 5, with 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

During the February 2024 Asian qualifiers, China’s men’s basketball team narrowly lost 73-76 to Japan. In that game, Kawamura started and played 27 minutes, scoring 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Yang Hansen came off the bench for 11 minutes, contributing 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Both are expected to face each other again in the NBA.

In the NBA, Yuki Kawamura is a senior to Yang Hansen. This undisputed top native guard in Asia signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies in the summer of 2024 and earned a two-way contract with the Bulls this year due to his well-rounded performance in the Summer League, averaging 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.2 steals per game.

However, it’s clear that as just a two-way player, Kawamura will spend most of the new season in the G League. Last season, he played 24 games for the Memphis Hustle, the Grizzlies’ affiliate, averaging 12.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1 steal per game. Though small in stature (1.72 meters), he carries immense energy.