72 overall rating! Officially surpassing Yang Hansen! Currently Asia's top point guard

Impressive, truly impressive.

Kawamura Yuki's 2K26 rating has increased to 72, surpassing Yang Hansen's 70...

This guy has played outstandingly in recent matches; so far this season, he has participated in four regular games for the Bulls, averaging 19 minutes, 5 points, 4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.3 steals, with shooting splits of 29.4%, 30.8%, and 100%.

Playing for the Bulls' affiliate team, Windy City Bulls in the G League, Kawamura Yuki has scored 25 points, 2 rebounds, and 7 assists (5/16 shooting), then 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 16 assists (12/24 shooting), and 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists (4/15 shooting) in his last three games.

What’s most surprising is Kawamura Yuki’s rebounding ability, considering he is only 1.70 meters tall, an Asian guard, and the shortest active player in the NBA, bar none.

However, due to his short stature, Kawamura Yuki’s defensive rating this season is a low 123.0, near the bottom of the league. Although he can produce solid offensive stats, opponents often put up better numbers against him, and his ball-dominant style means it’s unlikely he will secure a full NBA contract, limiting him to a two-way deal.

Nonetheless, Kawamura Yuki remains the pinnacle of Asian guards today. With him on the court, Japan’s national team is a formidable opponent, even more influential on the FIBA stage than Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, who averages 12.1 points and 3.5 rebounds this season with shooting percentages of 51.1% and 44.7%. Despite Hachimura’s talent, his impact on team performance is limited.

The earliest chance to see Kawamura Yuki lead Japan against China again will be at the third window of the World Cup qualifiers on July 3rd, during the NBA offseason. Their first encounter in the 2024 Asian qualifiers saw Japan narrowly defeat China 76-73, with Kawamura contributing 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Of course, Yang Hansen might also don the Chinese national jersey again during the third World Cup qualifier window, unless he is injured or the Trail Blazers prevent his participation.