Yuki Kawamura, a rookie guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, made headlines after scoring his first NBA points against the Los Angeles Lakers' Bronny James. The moment, which saw Kawamura draw a foul and hit the free throw, quickly went viral with over 1.2 million views on social media.

Standing at 5-foot-8, Kawamura is on a two-way contract with the Grizzlies and has gained a significant following, amassing over 200,000 followers on X. He is one of only two Japanese-born players to score in the NBA this season.