Yuta Watanabe happy with connection

Yuta Watanabe, a sharpshooter with the Brooklyn Nets, showcased his versatility in a recent game with the Phoenix Suns.

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In a preseason match against the Detroit Pistons, Watanabe contributed with points, rebounds, and crucial stops in overtime.

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Kevin Durant, his former teammate, expressed excitement about Watanabe rejoining him in Phoenix, highlighting his growth as a player.

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Watanabe's shooting skills, especially his corner 3-pointers, make him an asset alongside stars like Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.

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The chemistry between Watanabe and Durant, who played together in Brooklyn, adds to the Suns' potential for success.

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Yuta Watanabe's journey from Japan to the NBA started at St. Thomas More, a prep school that produced several NBA talents.

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His former schoolmate, Damion Lee, is another successful NBA player from St. Thomas More and a Suns teammate.

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Yuta's physique, skills, and fundamentals impressed his prep school coach, Jere Quinn, who believed in his potential.

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