Yuki Kawamura’s Wild Ride in Memphis
Ever heard of a rookie making waves before even stepping on the court? That’s Yuki Kawamura for you. The Memphis Grizzlies‘ latest sensation is turning heads, not just with his skills but with his journey into American culture. Imagine this: a young Japanese star, fresh off signing a two-year NBA contract, diving headfirst into the Memphis locker room, only to be bombarded with American slang he can barely pronounce.
Learning the Language… Sort Of
Picture this: GG Jackson, Yuki’s teammate, spills the beans on Fan Duel TVโs Run It Back about how the teamโs been teaching Yuki Englishโor at least their version of it. “Some of the guys in the team are kind of a-holes,” GG chuckled, sharing how they’ve been teaching Yuki curse words without him knowing what they mean. โHe donโt know what they mean, he donโt know how to place them. I taught him on God, on my Mama, and keeping it P.โ Now, that’s one way to learn a language! I think it’s hilarious how they’re throwing him into the deep end.
“I taught him ‘On God’, ‘On my momma’ and ‘Keeping it P.'”
Yuki Kawamura is picking up quite the vocabulary from @_ggjackson & the rest of the Memphis Grizzlies
GG’s full interview
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Bathroom Breaks and Banter
Now, let’s talk about GG Jackson’s unforgettable interview moment. Imagine trying to do a live TV spot from the bathroom. Yep, you read that right. GG decided the throne was the best seat in the house, and the panel couldn’t resist poking fun. โAre you in the bathroom man?โ Lou Williams quipped, and honestly, who could blame him? After a quick break, GG returned from a more suitable location, but the jokes kept flying. It’s like when your parents walk in during a Zoom callโawkward but unforgettable.
Wemby’s Future: GOAT or Nah?
Switching gears, GG’s been stirring the pot with his bold claim about Victor Wembanyama. “This is gonna be very, very biased, but to me, heโs gonna be the greatest player to ever play the game in my opinion,” GG said, and I gotta say, that’s a spicy take. At first, GG wasn’t sold on Wemby, thinking he’d struggle against bigger players. But after seeing him pull off Shammgods from the three-point line, GG’s tune changed fast. It’s like watching a kid go from crawling to dunking overnight.
So, what do you think? Is Wemby really on the path to GOAT status, or is GG just caught up in the hype? Letโs see how this plays out on the court.
