He’s the definition of heart over height,” said Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis of Yuki Kawamura, his teammate in the NBA Summer League.

Leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, perhaps the most talked-about player was Rutgers forward Ace Bailey. With Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper seemingly locked into their respective draft positions, conversations about where Bailey would end up were all over the board.

The expected move was confirmed after the Grizzlies didn't extend Kawamura a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. Kawamura was then picked up by the Chicago Bulls, which led to a post from Grizzlies star Ja Morant on July 3.

Monday's NBA Summer League game between the Pacers and Bulls in Las Vegas featured one highlight play after another.

The Chicago Bulls picked up an unexpected NBA Summer League star in Yuki Kawamura, and now fans are calling for the franchise to give him a contract. Kawamura