Basketball is a giant sport, and if you want to be famous, you must at least have a certain height foundation. However, some people who are not talented enough in height can rely on their own efforts to pursue their dreams. The story of Japan point guard Yuki Kawamura proves once again that skill and determination can also open the way to the NBA. A few days ago, according to NBA reporter Reo Onishi, Japan player Yuki Kawamura signed an Exhibit-10 short contract with the Grizzlies.
This choice of Kawamura undoubtedly requires great courage and determination. The Exhibit 10 contract, which is just a temporary contract, not even a two-way contract, means the Grizzlies could cut him at any time. Recently, some domestic media people pointed out that the possibility of Yuki Kawamura getting a two-way contract in the Grizzlies' preseason training camp in the new season is very low, and he is likely to play in Hustle, a development league team under the Grizzlies, in the new season.
This was the starting point for another Japan player, Yuta Watanabe, to storm the NBA, and in the end, Yuta Watanabe succeeded. He went from an Exhibit 10 contract step by step, to a two-way contract, until he got a formal contract and entered the NBA rotation, and Yuta Watanabe's inspirational story has moved countless people. The success of Yuta Watanabe has undoubtedly provided valuable experience and inspiration for Yuki Kawamura. The Japan player, who is only 1.72 meters tall, is also trying to chase his dream in the NBA.
It was actually a very difficult decision. Because with his height, it is almost impossible to gain a foothold in the NBA, after all, it is difficult for Thomas Jr., the "strongest 175 on the surface", to survive in the NBA. This decision means that Yuki Kawamura will most likely play in the G League in the new season, with an annual salary of only $40,000. Although he could earn up to $77,500 in addition to signing such a contract and playing with a Development League team for more than 60 days, or a theoretical annual salary of around $120,000, this is undoubtedly a huge gap compared to his salary in Japan.
In the Development League, Kawamura can theoretically get up to about 120,000 US dollars (about 870,000 yuan), but in Japan's domestic B League, Kawamura can get a maximum salary of 100 million yen (about 4.72 million yuan), which is nearly 4 million yuan. Playing in China, with more money and less things to do, it is obviously more comfortable to be close to home. However, Kawamura gave up this condition and resolutely went to the United States to chase his dreams, which is still very ideal and ambitious.
In fact, Chinese player Cui Yongxi is also such a dream-chasing player. Xiao Cui can also live more comfortably in China, earn more money, and have a high status in the team. However, players like them, who are desperate for their dreams, are willing to fight hard in the end. In the end, not everyone may become a successful person like Yuta Watanabe, but this spirit and attitude are admirable. On the other hand, there are many players in the CBA league who are used to being comfortable, unwilling to go abroad to endure hardships, and are in a corner of peace, they should be ashamed.
Bless every dreamer, may their dreams come true!