{"id":204932,"date":"2026-07-12T20:55:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T00:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=204932"},"modified":"2026-07-12T20:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T00:55:47","slug":"yuki-kawamura-pacers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/07\/12\/yuki-kawamura-pacers\/","title":{"rendered":"Yuki Kawamura Is Already Impressing In Summer League For The Pacers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guard Yuki Kawamura<\/a> has brought his infectious energy to the Pacers and quickly impressed players and coaches with his on-court abilities.\u00a0Kawamura, earning a spot on the Pacers’ Summer League Roster, has been trying to make the most of the given opportunity and find his way back into the NBA. Only after the first 2 games the Pacers have played this summer, Kawamura has been able to bring his infectious energy to the court and win over the hearts of players, fans, and coaches.<\/p>\n

Yuki Kawamura Is Already Impressing In Summer League For The Pacers<\/h2>\n

Kawamura, the five-foot-seven guard coming from Japan, has already spent two seasons in the NBA. After spending a season with both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Chicago Bulls, Kawamura has made a name for himself during his brief time in the spotlight. Kawamura hasn’t made a name for himself by being a star player and becoming the face of a franchise; instead, he has gained popularity through his playstyle.<\/p>\n

Kawamura’s game has often been described as infectious or high-energy, bringing flair and flashy plays to the game whenever he steps on the court. Kawamura had a short time in both Memphis and Chicago, but he gained Kawamura fans<\/a> with the little time he had with the Grizzlies and Bulls, becoming one of the most beloved players by fans.<\/p>\n

Kawamura, in his two seasons in the NBA, has averaged 2.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while seeing an average of 7.6 minutes per game. Only having a small sample of stats from his time in the NBA, they may not look the most impressive. However, on tape, Kawamura makes highlight-reel plays and turns heads with his creative passes.<\/p>\n

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Kawamura Is Making The Most Of His Time With The Pacers<\/h3>\n

In two games with the Pacers’ Summer League Team, Kawamura has averaged 10 points, two rebounds,\u00a0 and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 55.6%. Coming off the bench in both games, Kawamura provides an instant jolt of energy to the lineup when he is playing. Coaches, Players, and Fans all enjoy watching Kawamura because they love the way he plays.<\/p>\n

He plays with a relentless motor, gives 100% effort the entire time, and is ultimately a team player. Kawamura does not try to be selfish and make the moment about him; instead, he focuses on reading the court, finding open teammates, and making dazzling assists as a priority, only taking shots when he gets open. Because of this, Kawamura has become a favorite, not because he is necessarily the star of the show, but because he provides an instant boost to the lineup and is always a fun watch.<\/p>\n

Kawamura was a player on the Pacers’ Summer League team<\/a> who was flying under the radar coming into the league, and he has made a splash. Early things that have stood out in Kawamura’s performances have been his flashy passes, infectious energy, and relentless defense, despite being five-foot-seven. Kawamura has created noise surrounding his offensive scoring and passing in Las Vegas so far, but his defense has also been impressive for an undersized guard. Versus the 76ers, Kawamura helped create turnovers and even forced backcourt violations.<\/p>\n

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Yuki Kawamura full FOOTAGE vs. Philadelphia 76ers last night (100-93 in OT) – Las Vegas Summer League:<\/p>\n

12 Points on 2\/4 FG, 1\/2 from 3, 4\/5 FT (80.0%), 3 Rebounds, 3 Assists (2 TOV), 2 PF, and a +\/- of +4 in 19:01 minutes played off the bench<\/p>\n

Including missed shots, turnovers,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ysrmg3CayP<\/a><\/p>\n

— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) July 12, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n