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Tensai Basket man Sakuragi
The toll of freedom is the weight of responsibility, if that's the case then: Sakuragi has the wings to extend, but is bound to his duties. the blazing passion is a result of his drive to excite and keep Shohoku High school on court while being peculiar and comical. chef's kiss!
He plays a vital role in juxtaposing the temperament and the morale of his team and succeeds to lighten the serious demeanor of High school Basketball, Witness basketball moves introduced by a rookie and the rough path of learning them in such a short span, the character growth is sporadic ... and justified.

Rukawa adds a profound tone to the already exciting manga, that keeps you on the edge until the buzzer. Personally, His serious demeanor blends well with Sakuragi's light comedy. He directly calls out Sakuragi on his mistakes and may be seen as reserved/selfish, however it adds depth to the story and introduces other critical points which are beyond the scope of this review. But It must be mentioned that The Mangaka Takehiko Inoue seems to lighten the mood when required to cover up the substantial depth and reality of these characters, they balance each other out creating a scale that balances uniformly

Slam dunk plays a pivotal role to newer series; a baseline inspiration from an artistic and design standpoint. The excitement of an underdog team that have memorable characters and remarkable execution makes it arguably one of the best Sports Manga; It has such a widespread cultural impact. coincidentally, Slam Dunk adds a parallel to Chicago Bulls - MJ and Dennis Rodman(rukawa and sakuragi respectively), However it is critical to mention that: Inoue has made it his own piece, and the keyword is unique and enduring.

Combine that with the consistency of the art: A Must watch for anyone who wants quality adrenaline

EXTRA NOTE:
-If you're used to watching anime, the Slam dunk anime is good, with amazing soundtracks - ZARD/WANDS/ZYGG. I do agree that the anime has a pacing issue, however if you've read the manga, the anime has it's highs and lows and can be a great refresher.

I cannot comprehend why this show has been rated so low, It holds the slice of life theme and only sidetracks when it's absolutely necessary, It uses elements of sorrow & mixes with it a bittersweet experience creating an unparalleled introspective root with past and reality of Neo-Venezia. The soundtracks of Aria are exceptional and blend to the pacing of the scene. The characters are introduced leisurely in the first few episodes, but sufficient time is given to build the foundation of Aria Company & Undines, Aria Pokoteng the mascot of Aria Company has an enchanting presence throughout the show and I enjoyed every bit ... of his screen time hehe.

I think one of the things people forget about this show is: It's rewatchable, You can watch it as many times as you wish because the pacing is episodic, there is development but it's only because you aren't initially aware of the characters.

Truly, a 10/10 from my side