Who are Yuta Watanabe Parents?

Last Modified Aug 12, 2023 19:35 GMT
Yuta Watanabe
Yuta Watanabe, Source:- Getty Images

Yuta Watanabe is a Japanese basketball player. He has in the past played for teams like the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. He will now be playing in the Guard-Forward position for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA in the upcoming season.

Yuta Watanabe was born on October 13, 1994 in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. He always wanted to join the NBA as a basketball player. After his initial schooling in Japan, he traveled to the United States to college. He eventually made his NBA debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on October 27, 2018. He has gained quite a few achievements in basketball career so far. This includes being the Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year in 2018, 2-times member of Atlantic 10 All-Defensive team in 2017 and 2018. He was also a member of the Third Team All-Atlantic 10 in 2018. Outside of the NBA, he has represented Japan at the 2013 East Asia Basketball Championship in Incheon, South Korea.

Watanabe has managed to achieve a PPG of 5.6 with a RPG of 2.4, APG of 0.8 and a PIE of 7.6 in his NBA career so far. He will play for the Japan National Basketball Team in the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Who are Yuta Watanabe’s Parents?

Yuta Watanabe
Yuta Watanabe with his parents, Source:- Instagram, @yutawatanabe12

Yuta Watanabe’s parents are Hideyuki Watanabe and Kumi. He comes from an athletic background as both of them are former basketball players.

Who is Yuta Watanabe’s Mother?

Yuta Watanabe’s mother is Kumi. Like her son, she was an athlete and a former basketball player herself. She used to play basketball for the Chanson V-Magic in Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. She competed in the Women’s Japan Basketball League. Additionally, she also was a member of the Japan Women’s National Basketball team. She was a role model for his basketball career.

Kumi is very proud of her son and his basketball achievements so far. She was almost moved to tears when her son showed her his first contract in the NBA. Her son is the second Japanese player in the NBA after Yuta Tabuse in 2004.

Who is Yuta Watanabe’s Father?

Yuta Watanabe’s father is Hideyuki Watanabe. He is also a former basketball player like his son. He used to play for the Kumagai Gumi Bruins in Tokyo, Japan. He used to compete in the Japan Basketball League. Additionally, he also played basketball at professional levels. He was also a role model for his son’s basketball career.

Hideyuki Watanabe used to watch the games of the Los Angeles Lakers on tv , and that got his son hooked on basketball. Eventually, he would start his own journey to join the NBA.

What Nationality are Yuta Watabnabe’s Parents?

Both of Yuta Watabnabe’s parents Hideyuki Watanabe and Kumi are from Japan. Therefore, they are Japanese by nationality.

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FAQs

A. Yuta Watanabe is from Japan.

A. Yuta Watanabe is currently 28 years old as of 2023.

A. Yuta Watanabe’s parents are Hideyuki Watanabe and Kumi.

A. Yuta Watanabe plays in the Center-Forward position in basketball.

A. Yuta Watanabe is a member of the Japan National Basketball team in the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. 

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