Yuta Tabuse

Basketball player and first Japanese NBA player

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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