Yuta Tabuse
Basketball player and first Japanese NBA player

Born
October 5th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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Began professional basketball career in Japan, playing for the Aishin Sea Horses. In 2004, became the first Japanese player to play in the NBA, signing with the Phoenix Suns. Returned to Japan after his NBA stint, playing in the B.League and contributing to the development of basketball in Japan.
First Japanese player in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns
Played for the Aishin Sea Horses
Competed in the B.League
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