While racking up the bj-league's Most Improved Player honors last season and collecting a championship ring, Ryukyu Golden Kings guard Shigeyuki Kinjo emerged as a genuine hero for countless youngsters in Okinawa.
During the storybook season, he played an important role for the second-year franchise, especially as a dependable scorer (13.2 points per game).
It was a breakthrough season for the young pro.