Feb 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN: Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura (17) waits for the free throw against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Yuki Kawamura's Insane Pass in Grizzlies-Mavericks Goes Viral

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Apr 13, 2025 4:55 PM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon for their regular-season finale, but have decided to give nearly their entire rotation the day off.

The Grizzlies ruled out ten players for Sunday's game, including guys like Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Zach Edey. With all of their stars sidelined, the Grizzlies have turned to some of their top young talent to step up.

Fan-favorite guard Yuki Kawamura played 15 first-half minutes on Sunday, recording six points, four rebounds, five assists, and one steal on 2-4 shooting from three-point range with a +19 plus/minus.

Not only did Kawamura put together an impressive first-half stat line on Sunday, but he had a couple of unbelievable highlights. In the second quarter, Kawamura got a steal and threw an absurd no-look, over-the-head pass to Marvin Bagley for a fast-break dunk.

Via Grind City Media: "HOW DID YUKI KAWAMURA MAKE THIS PASS??

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HOW DID YUKI KAWAMURA MAKE THIS PASS?? #河村勇輝 @WMCActionNews5 | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/qROrdDNunI
— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) April 13, 2025

Via BasketNews: "HOW DID YUKI KAWAMURA EVEN MANAGE TO MAKE THAT PASS?!?! "

HOW DID YUKI KAWAMURA EVEN MANAGE TO MAKE THAT PASS?!?! pic.twitter.com/VMGjFZpAwq
— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) April 13, 2025

Via GrizzMuse: "YUKI KAWAMURA WOW!!!"

YUKI KAWAMURA WOW!!!
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— GrizzMuse (@GrizzlyMuse) April 13, 2025

Kawamura had another crazy pass less than a couple of minutes later, tossing one between his legs to lead to a Cam Spencer three-pointer.

Via NBA TV: "YUKI KAWAMURA BETWEEN THE LEGS DIME

Pat Spencer cashes in the triple and the Grizzlies bench is in awe "

YUKI KAWAMURA BETWEEN THE LEGS DIME

Pat Spencer cashes in the triple and the Grizzlies bench is in awe pic.twitter.com/tlcRwsQqpG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 13, 2025

Kawamura, the 23-year-old rookie from Japan, has only played 10+ minutes in one other game this season, but continues to show what he is capable of when given the opportunity.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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