🔥 BREAKING: “Baby-Faced Assassin” Yuki Kawamura Takes Over Chicago — Rookie Point Guard Stuns NBA Fans with 4th-Quarter Takeover
In a stunning preseason showcase that’s lighting up both American and Japanese social media, Yuki Kawamura, the 23-year-old point guard from Yokohama, delivered a masterclass in composure and creativity to lift the Chicago Bulls to a comeback win and a perfect 2–0 preseason record. Despite being the shortest player on the court at just 5’8″, Kawamura’s electric playmaking and fearless attacks to the rim turned a quiet exhibition game into a viral sensation. Fans at the United Center erupted as the rookie controlled the final quarter, outsmarting defenders and setting up teammates with pinpoint passes that looked straight out of a highlight reel.
“What we saw tonight wasn’t luck — it was leadership,” said one Bulls assistant coach after the game. “He may be small, but his presence was huge.” Kawamura’s stat line — 12 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals in just 14 minutes — only tells part of the story. What truly caught attention was his court vision, his confidence calling plays against veteran defenders, and the way he carried himself under pressure. By the time the buzzer sounded, “Baby-Faced Assassin” was trending across X (formerly Twitter) in both English and Japanese, with clips of his dazzling crossovers and no-look passes racking up millions of views overnight.
This performance is especially symbolic for Reinsdorf’s Bulls, a franchise still searching for a post-Rose identity. Kawamura, who went undrafted but earned a Summer League invitation with his relentless pace and leadership for Japan’s national team, has quickly become the team’s most intriguing preseason storyline. One league analyst even remarked, “He’s giving Linsanity vibes — but with more control and discipline.”
Back home in Japan, Kawamura’s rise has already made headlines, with fans calling him “Chicago’s Samurai.” His success is seen as a massive breakthrough for Asian representation in the NBA, following in the footsteps of legends like Yuta Tabuse and Rui Hachimura. While Kawamura himself remains humble, his words after the game spoke volumes: “It’s not about height — it’s about heart. I just want to show that I belong here.”
As the Bulls gear up for the regular season, head coach Billy Donovan faces a pleasant dilemma — how to fit a fearless, undersized playmaker who’s already winning the hearts of fans worldwide. Whether Kawamura cracks the final roster or not, his viral 4th-quarter takeover has already made him one of the most talked-about rookies of the preseason.
One thing’s for sure — Chicago hasn’t seen energy like this since the Derrick Rose era. And as Kawamura walked off the court, smiling but unfazed by the roaring crowd, it was clear: the Baby-Faced Assassin just announced his arrival to the NBA world…
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