Natsume, Kenji
Summary
Born on July 20 with blood type B, Kenji stands 178cm tall and weighs 61kg, playing as a Shooting Guard or Small Forward. His backstory is marked by tragedy, having endured difficult hardships that fueled an incomprehensible passion for basketball. He possesses natural, top-tier skills, excelling particularly in ball control, dribbling, and his jump shot. Following his father’s death, Kenji and his sister were placed in a foster home, but he resented his stepfather and remained unhappy, often getting into fights. The ball he carries is a birthday gift from his late father, which he received from the men who found his father’s body three days before the actual date. He reacts violently to anyone who mistreats his ball. He loves his sister deeply and considers her his only true supporter, having promised to win the state championship for her sake. Kenji joined the team only after persistent encouragement from Sora and the growing understanding of his teammates. His appearance strongly resembles NBA player Allen Iverson, featuring cornrows, shooting sleeves, and tattoos, though he lets his hair down when not playing. Like Iverson, he is known for his exceptional handling and explosive speed driving to the basket.
