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Yuki Kawamura

Yuki Kawamura is a Japanese professional basketball player who has played as a point guard in the NBA and the NBA G League.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Yuki Kawamura is a Japanese professional basketball player who has played as a point guard in the NBA and the NBA G League. He has also represented Japan at major international tournaments, including the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics. Kawamura entered the NBA as an undrafted player and is noted as one of the shortest players in the league.

Early life and background

Yuki Kawamura was born on 2 May 2001 in Yanai, Yamaguchi, Japan. Public player profiles list him as a Japanese guard who progressed from Japanese basketball to professional play in North America.

Professional career

Kawamura has played in the NBA and NBA G League, including stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls, and their affiliate teams. NBA and G League profiles identify him as an undrafted guard on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls and Windy City Bulls.

International career

Kawamura has been a member of the Japan national team. He appeared for Japan at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2024 Olympic tournament.

Playing style and physical profile

He is listed as a point guard with a small stature for the league, commonly reported at 5 ft 7 in or 5 ft 8 in. Coverage and player profiles emphasize his playmaking role and his unusual height for an NBA player.

Key facts

  • Yuki Kawamura is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays as a point guard.
  • He is listed at approximately 5 ft 7 in to 5 ft 8 in tall, making him one of the shortest players in the NBA.
  • He has played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls, and in the NBA G League for their affiliate teams.
  • He represented Japan at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics.
  • Kawamura entered the NBA as an undrafted player and is currently on a two-way contract.
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Frequently asked questions

What position does Yuki Kawamura play?
He plays as a point guard.
Which teams has Yuki Kawamura played for?
He has played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls, with NBA G League time for their affiliate teams.
Is Yuki Kawamura drafted?
No. NBA and G League player profiles list him as undrafted.
What national team does Yuki Kawamura represent?
He represents Japan in international basketball competition.
What major tournaments has he played in?
He played at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuki_Kawamura
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, position, NBA teams, and Japan national team appearances.
  2. NBA — https://www.nba.com/player/1642530/yuki-kawamura
    Supports: Player height, weight, nationality, draft status, position, and Chicago Bulls roster information.
  3. NBA G League — https://gleague.nba.com/player/1642530/yuki-kawamura
    Supports: Two-way contract status, height, weight, birth date, draft status, and assignment to Windy City Bulls.
  4. FIBA — https://www.fiba.basketball/en/players/249570-yuki-kawamura
    Supports: Japan national team participation and tournament statistics, including the 2024 Olympic tournament.
  5. FIBA — https://www.fiba.basketball/en/history/201-fiba-basketball-world-cup/208182/players/249570-yuki-kawamura
    Supports: Player profile for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.