Yuki Kawamura is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies as of October 2024. His journey to the NBA began in January 2020 when he joined the San-en NeoPhoenix as a "special designated player" while still in high school. During this period, he led Fukuoka Daiichi High School to consecutive All-Japanese High School championship victories.
Kawamura later joined the Yokohama B-Corsairs and had an impressive 2022-23 season. He earned multiple accolades including the B.League MVP award, Rookie of the Year, and a spot on the Best Five team. His international career includes representing Japan at various levels, starting with the 2017 FIBA U16 Asian Championships and progressing to the senior national team in July 2022. At the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Kawamura helped Japan secure a notable victory over Finland. His performance at the 2024 Olympics was particularly noteworthy. He joined Kevin Durant and Luol Deng as the only players in Olympic history to record more than 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a single game. Despite Japan's overtime loss to France, Kawamura's Olympic performance demonstrated his capabilities on the international stage.
Yuki Kawamura Contract Breakdown
As per Hoopshype, Yuki Kawamura signed a one-year two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2024. The contract will give him an annual salary of $578,577.
How much is Yuki Kawamura getting paid?
During the 2024/25 NBA season, Yuki Kawamura is set to earn $578,577 from the one-year two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies as per Hoopshype.
How much does Yuki Kawamura make in a minute?
According to Hoopshype, Yuki Kawamura's salary for the 2024/25 NBA season is $578,577. Kawamura makes around $1.10 per minute if we calculate his salary with the total number of minutes in a year.
Yuki Kawamura Career Earnings
Yuki Kawamura is on his rookie contract, so he is yet to start earning from his first contract.
What are the terms of Yuki Kawamura’s contract?
As per Hoopshype, Yuki Kawamura is on a one-year two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. According to the contract Kawamura will play for the both G-League and the NBA teams.
Yuki Kawamura Contract History
As per Spotrac, these are all the contracts that Yuki Kawamura has signed in his career as of 2024.
Yuki Kawamura signed a one-year $1,157,153 Exhibit-10 with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Oct 19, 2024
Signed a Two-Way contract with Memphis (MEM) via converted Exhibit 10
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FAQs on Yuki Kawamura
A. Yuki Kawamura plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
A. Yuki Kawamura is 5 feet 8 inches tall.
A. Yuki Kawamura plays as Point Guard.
A. Yuki Kawamura weighs 159 lbs (72 kg).
