NBA Fans React to Yuki Kawamura’s Heartfelt Message to Bulls

Yuki Kawamura sent a heartfelt message to the Chicago Bulls after the NBA Summer League

Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Team Strictly guard Yuki Kawamura (7) of the Memphis Hustle dribbles against Team Swish Cultures during the G-League-Next Up Game semifinal at Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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 spent his rookie year in the NBA on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, but has spent his summer with the Bulls. The 5-foot-8 phenom put on a show in the Summer League in Las Vegas, becoming a fan favorite for a second NBA franchise.

20 PTS 🇯🇵 10 AST 🇯🇵 6 3PM

Yuki Kawamura ended Summer League with a BANG! His huge double-double off the bench propelled the @chicagobulls to victory over the Jazz. #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/GqMuOR5efT

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) July 19, 2025

Through five Summer League appearances, Kawamura averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game while shooting 41.7% from three-point range, putting on a show every time he touched the floor with some insane highlight passes.

Via NBA: "Yuki Kawamura is a passing WIZARD 🪄"

Yuki Kawamura is a passing WIZARD 🪄 pic.twitter.com/skULzUea3g

— NBA (@NBA) July 16, 2025

After his Summer League tenure with the Bulls ended on Friday with a win over the Utah Jazz, Kawamura sent a heartfelt message to the organization for giving him an opportunity.

"Dubs. I love to play with my teammates. With my Chicago Bulls," Kawamura said. "Such a great moment, man. I'm gonna miss Chicago. See you soon."

It's all love from @KawamuraYuki after we closed out Summer League with a win 🎤❤️ pic.twitter.com/I20QvhIhnR

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) July 19, 2025

Many fans took to social media to react to Kawamura's message to the Bulls after impressing in the Summer League.

"YALL BETTER SIGN HIM!!! Man’s got heart + talent & he’s trying to make Chicago his new Home!! #BeSmart," one fan commented.

"WDYM MISS CHICAGO???? DONT TELL ME YOURE LEAVING," another fan said.

"Why not sign him?" a fan questioned. "He brings a lot of quality, character and can simply play."