Slam Dunk’s influence continues as creator Inoue’s son, Hiromichi, starts his pro basketball career in Japan’s B2 league.

Real manga by Inoue focuses on wheelchair basketball ... but individual chapters are not released simultaneously. The First Slam Dunk was released to rave reviews from critics and fans.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has thanked the creator of the popular basketball manga Slam Dunk for designing the player's l ...