Writer/coach collaborating with NBA events & coaching Japanese youth through Eigo de Basket. Holds a Master’s in Advanced Education. Combines on-court coaching insight with expert NBA analysis and player development knowledge to cover the NBA.
Three Takeaways From Week 11-12: A Legend at a Crossroads, Separating Contenders from Pretenders, and The Season of Hope and Fear
The 2025-26 season is nearing the midway point, and the league's contours are becoming clearer. Will LeBron James make the All-Star Game? Where is the line between contenders and pretenders? And as the trade deadline approaches, fans find themselves caught between hope and fear.
Here are the three takeaways that mattered most this week.
Writer/coach collaborating with NBA events & coaching Japanese youth through Eigo de Basket. Holds a Master’s in Advanced Education. Combines on-court coaching insight with expert NBA analysis and player development knowledge to cover the NBA.
A writer for The Playmaker, I coach players and study the game through player development and basketball theory. I collaborate with Chris Sasaki on media and analysis projects, delivering clear, practical insights for both players and fans.
A writer for The Playmaker, I coach players and study the game through player development and basketball theory. I collaborate with Chris Sasaki on media and analysis projects, delivering clear, practical insights for both players and fans.
A writer for The Playmaker, I coach players and study the game through player development and basketball theory. I collaborate with Chris Sasaki on media and analysis projects, delivering clear, practical insights for both players and fans.
A writer for The Playmaker, I coach players and study the game through player development and basketball theory. I collaborate with Chris Sasaki on media and analysis projects, delivering clear, practical insights for both players and fans.
A writer for The Playmaker, I coach players and study the game through player development and basketball theory. I collaborate with Chris Sasaki on media and analysis projects, delivering clear, practical insights for both players and fans.
A writer for The Playmaker, I coach players and study the game through player development and basketball theory. I collaborate with Chris Sasaki on media and analysis projects, delivering clear, practical insights for both players and fans.
A writer for The Playmaker, I coach players and study the game through player development and basketball theory. I collaborate with Chris Sasaki on media and analysis projects, delivering clear, practical insights for both players and fans.
Born in New York and raised in Tokyo, Chris transitioned into broadcasting and analysis after retiring as a player. Known for his clear delivery and data-driven insights, he now works as a commentator, reporter, simultaneous interpreter, and writer.
A writer for The Playmaker, I coach players and study the game through player development and basketball theory. I collaborate with Chris Sasaki on media and analysis projects, delivering clear, practical insights for both players and fans.