From an NBA draft loser to a marginal figure on the team, and finally successfully reaching the team's important rotation, Yuyasu Watanabe's experience is like that of a character in an inspirational anime, and he relies on strong belief to achieve his goals step by step.
Yuta Watanabe played the old boss against the Grizzlies, coming off the bench for 25 minutes, shooting 4-of-6 from three-point range, scoring 16 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Yuta Watanabe made four three-pointers in less than five minutes at a crucial moment in the game to help his team seal the victory, and this was the fourth consecutive double-double in Watanabe.
Although Yuta Watanabe was born into a basketball family, basketball is only the third sport in the country in Japan.
At the age of 16, Watanabe Yupai came to the United States to attend high school, but his poor English proficiency and mediocre physical condition made his basketball road in the United States not smooth, but he still survived the most difficult stage of college with strong belief.
After leaving college, he tried to hit the NBA, but in the end he became a lost draft, and after losing, he had to go to the summer league to seek more exposure.
He could have returned to the Japanese domestic league for a higher salary, but he chose a more difficult path, either playing in the Development League or getting a two-way contract at most.
Although the Raptors gave him the opportunity to turn positive, Toronto was just a passerby for him after all. Yuta Watanabe was still only able to get a two-way contract this season, but this time he seized the opportunity, managed to enter the Nets' important rotation, and even gained Durant's trust.
Whenever Yuta Watanabe made a three-pointer, Durant always happily stood up and cheered him. This season, Watanabe Bears' three-point shooting record has become 24-of-42 shooting, shooting 57.1 percent, ranking first in the league.
His experience is even reminiscent of the madness of Lin, and Yuta Watanabe tells us with practical actions that even if dreams are ridiculed by the world, if you work hard enough, the balance of luck will eventually tilt on your side.