Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura and Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura are representing Japanese basketball in the NBA.

However, that doesn't mean every single player on the team dislikes one another, specifically Yuki Kawamura and Rui Hachimura. Yuki Kawamura and Rui Hachimura are the only two Japanese players in the NBA right now.

Throughout the preseason and early in the new NBA campaign, Grizzlies' rookie point guard Yuki Kawamura has been making waves around the league. After losing Derrick Rose to retirement just weeks before the preseason,

Ja Morant has struck a great friendship with Memphis Grizzlies rookie Yuki Kawamura. The Japanese guard, who stands at 5-foot-8, has become a fan favorite despite barely playing for his team in his rookie season. While Kawamura might not be playing much on the court, he is certainly learning Morant's style of basketball.

Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Yuki Kawamura has made a name for himself early in his career, and he increased that buzz Wednesday night when he was matched up

The Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum crowd celebrated as rookie Yuki Kawamura got in the game against the Lakers and scored his first NBA points.

Rui Hachimura gave a hilariously honest answer when asked about the Lakers' motivation heading into the NBA Cup.

Yuki Kawamura scored his first NBA basket and made another highlight play, electrifying the Memphis Grizzlies crowd late in a blowout win vs. the Wizards.