Over the last decade, Japan has quietly emerged as one of the most exciting professional basketball markets in the world. With the launch of the B.League in 2016, the league has grown in professionalism, structure and talent, including a surge in relevance across Asia and beyond. In this episode, I break down the current landscape of Japanese professional basketball, what makes it so appealing to players, and what’s coming next with the introduction of the new B.LEAGUE PREMIE