History ShoutOut / KurokosBasketball

** Aomine Daiki, TheAce of both Teiko in middle school and Touou in high school, shares jerseys with [=LeBron James=] when he was playing for the Miami Heat. His unstoppable play-style and natural talent makes him like King James, but his selfish "ball hog" play and killer instinct is more reminiscent of the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant (James is more generous with his assists and team play). Perhaps he even has shades of Allen Iverson (another notable Miami Heat player), particularly with his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2nj9ByD_A formless shots]].

** As for Shintarou Midorima, ''of course'' he'd be Larry "Legend" Bird from the Boston Celtics in light of his crazy accurate [[ImprobableAimingSkills jump shots]], underrated abilities as team playmaker, his strategic mind on the court, and his will to win. Among current players, his analog is Steph Curry, who's one of the most accurate three-point shooters in the league.

** Seeing that Tetsuya Kuroko is wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey, it's safe to conclude he's the Manu Ginobili analog. Like Kuroko, Ginobili is an all-star tier starter taking on the role of [[SixthRanger sixth man]] in the Spurs. Because of this, he was able to stymie the championship efforts of Miami Heat under [=LeBron=] James and the L.A. Lakers under Kobe Bryant. At any rate, Kuroko's Ignite Pass is definitely a shout-out to Ginobili's own signature [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYcnMVwV3-4 quick pass]]. The Vanishing Drive, meanwhile, can be considered an exaggerated version of the defender-misdirecting [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_uuArb_bho Euro Step]].

** As for Taiga Kagami, it makes sense he'd have the Chicago Bulls' jersey. His play-style that depends on athleticism, high jumps, the ability to "airwalk" or glide in midair, and his powerful dunks is straight off of the playbook of a young 1988 [[BloodKnight Michael Jordan]] with shades of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyHs4DuW8J0 Blake Griffin]] for good measure. He can also be considered an {{Expy}} of [[Manga/SlamDunk Hanamichi Sakuragi]] as well for all the same reasons (he's obviously a better scorer and shooter though).

** As for Taiga Kagami, it makes sense he'd have the Chicago Bulls' jersey. His play-style that depends on athleticism, high jumps, the ability to "airwalk" or glide in midair, and his powerful dunks is straight off of the playbook of a young 1988 [[BloodKnight Michael Jordan]] with shades of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyHs4DuW8J0 Blake Griffin]] for good measure. He can also be considered an {{Expy}} of [[Manga/SlamDunk Hanamichi Sakuragi]] for good measure.

** Ryouta Kise and his [[PowerCopying copycat powers]] wears a Golden State Warriors jersey. Among the Warriors, he's most reminiscent of Klay Thompson's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-akm5k8Z65g versatility]]. They're both quick enough to defend point guards but powerful enough to hold their own against power forwards (enough to do a Perfect Copy of Murasakibara's shot blocks). His copy abilities can also be attributed to the late Kobe Bryant, who patterned his play-style among the greats as a true student of the sport (particularly Michael Jordan, who claims Kobe "stole" all his moves).

** Ryouta Kise and his [[PowerCopying copycat powers]] wears a Golden State Warriors jersey. Among the Warriors, he's most reminiscent of Klay Thompson's versatility. They're both quick enough to defend point guards but powerful enough to hold their own against power forwards (enough to do a Perfect Copy of Murasakibara's shot blocks). His copy abilities can also be attributed to the late Kobe Bryant, who patterned his play-style among the greats as a true student of the sport (particularly Michael Jordan, who claims Kobe "stole" all his moves).

** Aomine Daiki, TheAce of both Teiko in middle school and Touou in high school, shares jerseys with [=LeBron James=] when he was playing for the Miami Heat. His unstoppable play-style and natural talent makes him like King James, but his selfish "ball hog" play and killer instinct is more reminiscent of the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant (James is more generous with his assists and team play). Perhaps he even has shades of Allen Iverson (another notable Miami Heat player).

** As for Taiga Kagami, it makes sense he'd have the Chicago Bulls' jersey. His play-style that depends on athleticism, high jumps, the ability to "airwalk" or glide in midair, and his powerful dunks is straight off of the playbook of a young 1988 [[BloodKnight Michael Jordan]] with shades of Blake Griffin. He can also be considered an {{Expy}} of [[Manga/SlamDunk Hanamichi Sakuragi]] for good measure.

* The ending of Seirin vs. Touou where an exhausted Seirin ended up sleeping in the locker room is a [[https://imgur.com/a/TisZbU3 shout-out]] to the ending of Shohoku vs. Shoyo in ''Manga/SlamDunk'', with Shohoku doing the same thing (especially in the anime version of ''Kuroko no Basket'').

** Seeing that Tetsuya Kuroko is wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey, it's safe to conclude he's the Manu Ginobili analog. Like Kuroko, Ginobili is an all-star tier starter taking on the role of [[SixthRanger sixth man]] in the Spurs. Because of this, he was able to stymie the championship efforts of Miami Heat under [=LeBron=] James and the L.A. Lakers under Kobe Bryant. At any rate, Kuroko's Ignite Pass is definitely a shout-out to Ginobili's own signature [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYcnMVwV3-4 quick pass]].

** Seeing that Tetsuya Kuroko is wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey, it's safe to conclude he's the Manu Ginobili analog. Like Kuroko, Ginobili is an all-star tier starter taking on the role of [[SixthRanger sixth man]] in the Spurs. Because of this, he was able to stymie the championship efforts of Miami Heat under [=LeBron=] James and the L.A. Lakers under Kobe Bryant. At any rate, the Ignite Pass Kai is definitely a shout-out to Ginobili's own signature [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYcnMVwV3-4 quick pass]].

** Ryouta Kise and his [[PowerCopying copycat powers]] wears a Golden State Warriors jersey. Among the Warriors, he's most reminiscent of Klay Thompson's versatility. They're both quick enough to defend point guards but powerful enough to hold their own against power forwards (enough to do a Perfect Copy of Murasakibara's shot blocks). His copy abilities can also be attributed to the late Kobe Bryant, who patterned his play-style among the greats as a true student of the sport (particularly Michael Jordan, who claims Kobe stole all his moves).

** Seijuurou Akashi is naturally wearing an L.A. Lakers jersey, so it's likely his equivalent in the NBA is Kobe Bryant himself, who had his own cerebral approach to the game and can elevate the rest of his team with his plays. Kobe is also known for his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YQ6AuqPTEg ankle breakers]]. Akashi's [[AwesomenessByAnalysis "Emperor Eye"]] personality is definitely reminiscent of Kobe's [[AllOrNothing killer instinct]] and ball-hogging tendencies. However, moves like the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHsd2OPIADo elbow pass]] and amazing assists that work to his teammate's strengths make him more of a shout-out to the likes of Jason Williams (especially when it comes to his original personality and play-style).

** Seeing that Tetsuya Kuroko is wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey, it's safe to conclude he's the Manu Ginobili analog. Like Kuroko, Ginobili is an all-star tier starter taking on the role of [[SixthRanger sixth man]] in the Spurs. Because of this, he was able to stymie the championship efforts of Miami Heat under [=LeBron=] James and the L.A. Lakers under Kobe Bryant.

** Seijuurou Akashi is naturally wearing an L.A. Lakers jersey, so it's likely his equivalent in the NBA is Kobe Bryant himself, who had his own cerebral approach to the game and can elevate the rest of his team with his plays. Kobe is also known for his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YQ6AuqPTEg ankle breakers]]. Akashi's [[AwesomenessByAnalysis "Emperor Eye"]] personality is definitely reminiscent of Kobe's [[AllOrNothing killer instinct]] and ball-hogging tendencies. However, moves like the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHsd2OPIADo elbow pass]] make him more of a shout-out to the likes of Jason Williams.

** Seijuurou Akashi is naturally wearing an L.A. Lakers jersey, so it's likely his equivalent in the NBA is Kobe Bryant himself, who had his own cerebral approach to the game and can elevate the rest of his team with his plays. Kobe is also known for his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YQ6AuqPTEg ankle breakers]]. Akashi's [[AwesomenessByAnalysis "Emperor Eye"]] personality is definitely reminiscent of Kobe's [[AllOrNothing killer instinct]] and ball-hogging tendencies. However, moves like the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHsd2OPIADo elbow pass]] makes him more of a shout-out to the likes of Jason Williams.

** Ryouta Kise and his [[PowerCopying copycat powers]] wears a Golden State Warriors jersey. Among the Warriors, he's most reminiscent of Klay Thompson's versatility. They're both quick enough to defend point guards but powerful enough to hold their own against power forwards (enough to do a Perfect Copy of Murasakibara's shot blocks). His copy abilities can also be attributes to Kobe Bryant, who patterns his games among the greats (particularly Michael Jordan, who claims Kobe stole all his moves).

** Tatsuya Himuro, Kagami's childhood friend and shooting guard of Yousen, wears a New York Knicks jersey. Among the Knicks, Himuro has a play-style reminiscent of Carmelo Anthony, who has so many features to his offensive game. He can score in so many different ways, inside and out. Melo is also capable of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYL8FTmPoZ4 the]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5-lxmXVvAY fake-outs]] Himuro is famous for.

** Aomine Daiki, TheAce of both Teiko in middle school and Touou in high school, shares jerseys with [=LeBron James=] when he was playing for the Miami Heat. His unstoppable play-style and natural talent makes him like King James, but his selfish "ball hog" play and killer instinct is more reminiscent of the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant (James is more generous with assists and team play). Perhaps even shades of Allen Iverson.

** Tatsuya Himuro, Kagami's childhood friend and shooting guard of Yousen, wears a New York Knicks jersey.
** Ryouta Kise and his [[PowerCopying copycat powers]] wears a Golden State Warriors jersey.

** Aomine Daiki, TheAce of both Teiko in middle school and Touou in high school, shares jerseys with [=LeBron James=] when he was playing for the Miami Heat. His unstoppable play-style and natural talent makes him like King James, but his selfish "ball hog" play and killer instinct is more reminiscent of the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant (James is more generous with assists and team play).
** Atsushi Murasakibara and his [[TheBigGuy big guy]] play as a powerful center for both Teiko and Yousen is definitely reminiscent of Shaquille O'Neal, particularly when Shaq was playing for the Phoenix Suns (hence the jersey).

** Seijuurou Akashi is naturally wearing an L.A. Lakers jersey, so it's likely his equivalent in the NBA is Kobe Bryant himself, who had his own cerebral approach to the game and can elevate the rest of his team with his plays. Kobe is also known for his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YQ6AuqPTEg ankle breakers]]. Akashi's [[AwesomenessByAnalysis "Emperor Eye"]] personality is definitely reminiscent of Kobe's [[AllOrNothing killer instinct]] and ball-hogging tendencies.

** Tatsuya Himuro, Kagami's childhood friend and shooting guard of Yosen, wears a New York Knicks jersey.

** Atsushi Murasakibara and his [[TheBigGuy big guy]] play as a powerful center for both Teiko and Yosen is definitely reminiscent of Shaquille O'Neal, particularly when Shaq was playing for the Phoenix Suns (hence the jersey).

** As for Taiga Kagami, it makes sense he'd have the Chicago Bulls' jersey. His play-style that depends on athleticism, high jumps, the ability to "airwalk" or glide in midair, and his powerful dunks is straight off of the playbook of a young 1988 Michael Jordan with shades of Blake Griffin.

** Seijuurou Akashi is naturally wearing an L.A. Lakers jersey, so it's likely his equivalent in the NBA is Kobe Bryant himself, who had his own cerebral approach to the game and can elevate the rest of his team with his plays. Kobe is also known for his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YQ6AuqPTEg ankle breakers]]. Akashi's [[AwesomenessByAnalysis
"Emperor Eye"]] personality is definitely reminiscent of Kobe's [[AllOrNothing killer instinct]] and ball-hogging tendencies.

** Seeing that Tetsuya Kuroko is wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey, it's safe to conclude he's the Manu Ginobili analog. Like Kuroko, Ginobili is an all-star tier starter taking on the role of [[SixthRanger sixth man]] in the Spurs. Because of this, he was able to stymie the championship efforts of Miami Heat under LeBron James and the L.A. Lakers under Kobe Bryant.

** Aomine Daiki, TheAce of both Teiko in middle school and Touou in high school, shares jerseys with LeBron James when he was playing for the Miami Heat. His unstoppable play-style and natural talent makes him like King James, but his selfish "ball hog" play and killer instinct is more reminiscent of the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant (James is more generous with assists and team play).

* Fujimaki Tadatoshi, creator of the original manga, paired each character with one of the 30 NBA teams for the ''Kuroko's Basketball: Last Game'' and NBA collaboration, and character designer Kikuchi Youko drew [[https://otakumode.com/news/58afdd7ddb329c704dde9fe8/Main-Visual-Released-for-Kuroko%E2%80%99s-Basketball-x-NBA-Collab! anime illustrations]] to match.

* The ending of Seirin vs. Touou where an exhausted Seirin ended up sleeping in the locker room is a [[https://imgur.com/a/TisZbU3 shout-out]] to the ending of Shohoku vs. Shoyo in ''Manga/SlamDunk'', with Shohoku doing the same thing (especially in the anime version of ''Kuroko no Basket'').

* The ending of Seirin vs. Touou where an exhausted Seirin ended up sleeping in the locker room is a shout-out to the ending of Shohoku vs. Shoyo in ''Manga/SlamDunk'', with Shohoku doing the same thing (especially in the anime version of ''Kuroko no Basket'').

* The ending of Seirin vs. Touou where an exhausted Seirin ended up sleeping in the locker room is a shout-out to the ending of Shohoku vs. Shoyo in ''Manga/SlamDunk'', with Shohoku doing the same thing.

* [[Manga/AzumangaDaioh Tsuchida being bit by a cat before the Touou game]].