Keisei Tominaga is one of the attractions of the “G-League United”, a selection of players from the development league that is preparing to play in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, a sort of Club World Cup. Why? Simply because he is nicknamed “Japanese Curry” or “Samurai Steph”.
” I just love shooting » did he recognize during the week, regarding his style of play. But it's not just shooting 3-pointers. It's also how you have to free yourself up, how you have to create space. I'm still learning, but that's how I get better.. »
A big shooter, Keisei Tominaga admits his admiration for Stephen Curry, a ” keen ” of the game, and he claims to try to play the same way as his idol. It is also in homage to the “Chief” that he wore the number 30 at Nebraska. Suffice to say that his recent signing with Curry Brand can only delight him…
” It means a lot ” he said. ” He's obviously my favorite player, so I'm so happy to be a part of the Curry Brand family. I was super happy and excited.. »
A walking firecracker coming out of the bench
On the court, we could in any case see the resemblance between Stephen Curry and Keisei Tominaga, all things considered, during the victory of the “G-League United” against the Serbian team KK Mega Basket, during the “G-League Fall Invitational”. With his 12 points in just under 18 minutes, at 4/6 shooting (including 3/5 on 3-pointers), the Japanese made people talk about him coming off the bench and he contributed to the success of his team.
Left-handed, the point guard not only impressed with his outside shooting quality, but also with his finishing… right hand. Much to the delight of the crowd at the Kaiser Permanente Arena (home of the Santa Cruz… Warriors).
” I worked a lot, especially on my right hand playing. ” he clarified afterwards. ” I worked a lot on this this summer, so it's good that it's paying off like this.. »
A good omen for Keisei Tominaga who, let us remember, was picked up by the Pacers during the summer, after having been tested by the Kings before this 2024 Draft during which he was, as expected, not called.
