"I just always try to do my best every day. I just focus on the present and let things happen."Yuta Watanabe
EffortPresence
Yuta Watanabe Quotes
Japanese - Basketball Player|October 13, 1994
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Yuta Watanabe Quotes
Read Yuta Watanabe quotes on dreams, focus, effort and handling pressure from the Japanese basketball player who made it to the NBA.
"I don't really feel any pressure. I can control only what I can control."Yuta Watanabe
PressureFocus
"My dream is to play someday in the NBA."Yuta Watanabe
DreamsBasketball
"I didn't know if I would be good enough to play for an American college team. But I wanted to try."Yuta Watanabe
CourageTrying
"I'm a basketball player first and foremost. So I want to put basketball above everything else."Yuta Watanabe
DedicationPriorities
"When I came to America, I had some surprises at first, but I could soon adjust."Yuta Watanabe
AdaptabilityChange
"Because I did well at the prep school, I got to have more options as some different universities gave me offers."Yuta Watanabe
Hard WorkOpportunity
"I'd play every position when I was in elementary school and junior high. I was playing as guard, too."Yuta Watanabe
VersatilityChildhood
"I like people to be loyal."Yuta Watanabe
LoyaltyCharacter
"Madison Square Garden is one of the greatest arenas in the world."Yuta Watanabe
BasketballArenas
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About Yuta Watanabe
Japanese - Basketball Player | Born October 13, 1994
# Yuta Watanabe Quotes
Yuta Watanabe is a Japanese professional basketball player who became only the second Japanese-born player to appear in the NBA. Born in Kagawa Prefecture, he moved to the United States to attend prep school before starring for George Washington University.
After going undrafted, he worked his way into the NBA and played for teams including the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, and he also represented Japan at the Olympics. His quotes reflect a steady, humble focus on hard work and the present moment.
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Quick answers about Yuta Watanabe and these famous quotes.
Who is Yuta Watanabe?
Yuta Watanabe is a Japanese professional basketball player who played in the NBA and for Japan's national team.
Where did Yuta Watanabe play college basketball?
He played for George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Which NBA teams has Yuta Watanabe played for?
He played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, among others.
What is Yuta Watanabe's most famous quote?
A popular line is "I just focus on the present and let things happen."