Yuki has to go🥀 #shorts

Yuki has to go🥀 #shorts

Yuki Kawamura is a Japanese point guard currently playing for the Chicago Bulls on a two-way contract signed on January 6, 2026. Standing at 5 ft 7 in (170 cm), he is the shortest player in Chicago Bulls history and the shortest active player in the NBA.
Kawamura recently became a viral sensation during his regular-season debut on January 31, 2026, against the Miami Heat, where he recorded 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, and notably won a jump ball against 6’5″ opponent Kasparas Jakučionis.
Player Profile
Position: Point Guard
Height/Weight: 5 ft 7 in / 159 lbs
Jersey Number: #8
Draft Status: Undrafted (2023)
Nationality: Japanese
Career & Recent Highlights
The “Heart Over Height” Jump Ball: During his January 31 debut, Kawamura forced a jump ball against Miami’s Kasparas Jakučionis (who is 10 inches taller) and successfully won the tip-off for Chicago.
Facilitating Energy: He recorded a career-high 7 assists with zero turnovers in his most recent game against the Toronto Raptors on February 6, 2026.
Injury Comeback: Kawamura originally joined the Bulls for the 2025 Summer League but was waived in October 2025 due to a lower right leg injury (specifically a blood clot) before being re-signed after fully recovering.
International Stardom: Before the NBA, he was the 2023 B.League MVP in Japan and was the only player to average at least 20 points and 7 assists during the 2024 Paris Olympics.