Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura decided to save his best for last.
In the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Kawamura recorded a steal, then completed one of the best Grizzlies passes this season. With his back turned towards the basket and yet to cross halfcourt, Kawamura launched a no-look overhead pass right into the hands of Marvin Bagley III for an easy transition dunk.
The flashy pass got the Grizzlies bench off of its feet and led to a loud cheer inside FedExForum.
HOW DID YUKI KAWAMURA MAKE THIS PASS?? 😱🤯#河村勇輝@WMCActionNews5 | @FDSN_Grizzliespic.twitter.com/qROrdDNunI
— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) April 13, 2025
Kawamura is currently on a two-way contract for the Grizzlies, meaning Sunday is the last time Grizzlies fans will see him play this season. Two-way players are ineligible for the playoffs.
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are among seven Grizzlies players missing Sunday's game due to soreness. The absence of Morant and Scotty Pippen Jr. meant more minutes for Kawamura.
Kawamura's passing skills are one of his best attributes. He finished sixth in the G League with 7.8 assists per game during the regular season for the Memphis Hustle.
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Yuki Kawamura highlights: Grizzlies guard completes no-look pass
