Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura and Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, the only two active Japanese players in the NBA, shared a heartfelt embrace and posed for the cameras when their teams faced each other at the Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. Hachimura, who had a standout game with 19 points on 6-of-7 shooting, praised Kawamura, despite the latter not seeing playing time that night. Kawamura, currently on a two-way contract with Memphis, has gained a significant following due to his electrifying playmaking and passion on the court.