Yuta Watanabe has been a breakout contributor for the Nets this season after a journey that began with a Connecticut prep school and the first Division I college basketball scholarship ever earned by a Japanese player. His career has been chronicled by journalist Daisuke Sugiura, who came to the U.S. 20 years ago to chase a career dream. Chris checks in with two pioneers who have blazed new paths.

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