Yuki Kawamura scored his first NBA points against the Los Angeles Lakers after being fouled by Bronny James, successfully converting free throws.
Kawamura’s teammate, Johnar, who was sidelined with a hamstring injury, made a special appearance in the tunnel to support Kawamura during the game.
The Memphis Grizzlies presented Kawamura with a game ball signed by the entire team and staff to commemorate his achievement.
Jaren Jackson Jr. commented on LeBron James’ “too small” gesture during the game, expressing his disdain for the Lakers and reflecting on past playoff encounters.
Jackson emphasized his determination to compete against top players, stating, “I don’t back down from nobody.”
The Grizzlies secured a victory over the Lakers, with Jackson noting the importance of the win after previous losses to the team.
Jackson expressed frustration at missing games due to injury but was pleased to see his team perform well against a rival.