# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #77

## Series
- title: Slam Dunk
- slug: slam-dunk-9918c2

## Chapter
- number: 77
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Hanamichi Sakuragi's self-proclaimed "genius" has finally met its match: fundamentals. After his comical attempt to rebound his own free throw instead of scoring proved to be the last straw, Captain Akagi has had enough of the rookie's showboating. In a bid to force the red-haired powerhouse to learn the game from the ground up, the dunk—Sakuragi's signature move and primary source of pride—is now officially prohibited. Stripped of his most explosive weapon, the frustrated "Tensai" must now focus on the absolute basics under the stern guidance of his captain.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Akagi bans Sakuragi from dunking to force him to learn basic layups and shots.

### Characters involved
- Kaede Rukawa — character
- Ayako — character
- Haruko Akagi — character
- Takenori Akagi — character
- Hanamichi Sakuragi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Hanamichi Sakuragi's self-proclaimed "genius" has finally met its match: fundamentals.

### Spoiler summary
Hanamichi Sakuragi's self-proclaimed "genius" has finally met its match: fundamentals. After his comical attempt to rebound his own free throw instead of scoring proved to be the last straw, Captain Akagi has had enough of the rookie's showboating. In a bid to force the red-haired powerhouse to learn the game from the ground up, the dunk—Sakuragi's signature move and primary source of pride—is now officially prohibited. Stripped of his most explosive weapon, the frustrated "Tensai" must now focus on the absolute basics under the stern guidance of his captain.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #77](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-77)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

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