What if Slam Dunk’s regrets could be undone?
A Chinese student transmigrates into Kanagawa, Japan, in 1992, and from the start gains NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard’s maxed-out physical gifts and peak basketball skills. At 2.01 meters tall, he plays small forward. The first time he steps into the Shohoku gym, he shuts Rukawa Kaede down with suffocating defense, holding him scoreless, then leaves Akagi Takenori dumbfounded with a one-handed slam dunk.
Rukawa voluntarily takes a spot on the bench, Mitsui Hisashi returns early, and Sakuragi Hanamichi starts training under him from day one. In the National Tournament, facing a four-man defense from Sannoh Industry, he sinks the fadeaway game-winner that rewrites history.
Watching him walk away, Akagi Haruko forgets to turn back and look at Rukawa for the first time.
From Shohoku to the NBA, from dominating Japan to winning three championship rings, this is Su Ji’s basketball legend.
Although there are many textual omissions in the whole novel, with the sentiment of "Slam Dunk" as the background, it can easily evoke the regrets and longings of one's youth. The plot spans from the protagonist's rebirth to his gradual aging. It has a strong sense of immersion and brings back memories of time. As people grow older, they look back on their childhood friends and youth memories, and they are particularly resonant. The overall impression and evaluation are very good.
The writing is delicate and the protagonist's character is very likable. I remember watching the Slam Dunk cartoon in elementary school, which made me fall in love with basketball. Now that I am middle-aged and reading this fanfic, my heart is very complicated. Youth has passed. Alas...