The Light with Hidden Infinite Talent
Taiga Kagami
A tall newcomer who learned basketball in America and joined Seirin's Basketball Club. Possesses exceptional natural talent and high Ability, excelling at using his overwhelming jumping ability to deliver powerful, dynamic dunks.
Shooting
| Shot type | Base hit rate | Open-shot bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Close Shot Accuracy | 500% | +15% |
| Mid-Range Shot Accuracy | 500% | +30.73% |
| 3pt Hit Rate | 0.05% | +1.4% |
| Dunk Accuracy | 85% | +50% |
| Layup Accuracy | 70% | +41% |
Stats
Level 50 · Rank S- Close-Range Shot
- 117
- Mid-Range Shot
- 112
- 3 Pointer
- 41
- Dunk
- 128
- Layup
- 103
- Pass
- 107
- REB
- 228
- BLK
- 125
- Strength
- 120
- Contest
- 91
- Contest Resistance
- 65
- Vertical
- 127
- STL
- 60
- Run
- 80
- Dribble
- 70
Card values
Fixed per card, separate from the stats above. Differences are highlighted.
| Value | This card | Most cards |
|---|---|---|
| Base block reachFlat part of the block reach radius around the hand; the Block stat adds 0.1-0.5 m on top. | 148.5 m | 0.6 m |
| Block height bonusAdded to the height of the blocking hand. | 0 m | 0 m |
| Rebound contest multiplierMultiplies the rebound contest value (Rebound stat curve plus Rebound Contest bonuses); the highest value wins. | ×0.9 | ×0.7 |
| Rebound grab delayTime from starting a rebound to the grab check. Shorter claims the ball earlier. | 0.2 s | 0.2 s |
| Clean-steal shareShare of successful steals where you catch the ball instead of knocking it loose (within 1.5 m of the ball). | 30% | 50% |
| Steal bonus vs. holdingAdded to your steal chance when the ball handler is holding the ball. | 4.4% | 20% |
| Steal bonus vs. bumped dribblerAdded to your steal chance when the dribbler has just been bumped. | 3.23% | 10% |
| Interception catch chanceWhen an interception succeeds, the chance you catch the ball rather than deflect it. | 20.49% | 21.37% |
| Drive knockdown factorScales the Strength-based chance of a knockdown when a drive runs into an opponent. | 2% | 2% |
| Clean pass range bonusAdded to the distance a pass can travel with no risk of a fumbled or unstable catch. | 2 m | 1.5 m |
Skills & talents
Open a skill for its talents- 5 talents
Air WalkUltimate
In non-double dribble state, Taiga Kagami takes off from the free-throw line with the ball and glides through the air for the dunk.
1Aerial ClashLv III
Knockback rate +35%
Taiga Kagami's elite physical conditioning lets him adjust collision angles with opponents mid-air. Aerial contest ability increases massively.
2Aerial WalkNew action
Contact Volume +0.5 Contact Rate +20%
Taiga Kagami rises with higher, more powerful form. Bulldozes through opponents blocking his path to finish aerial dunks.
3Horizon LeapLv III
Skill Range +0.5
Taiga Kagami's explosive ability lets him take off from deeper. Completes dunks as if leaping over the horizon.
4Dunk BeastNew action
Each successful dunk grants +2 energy Scoring with ultimate boosts all dunk accuracy by +5% for this match
Each successful dunk by Taiga Kagami grants extra energy. Successfully scoring with Air Walk permanently enhances dunk accuracy for that match.
5Fierce TigerMajor
Each opponent bulldozed restores +10 ultimate energy
Taiga Kagami's unstoppable momentum descends like a fierce tiger. Each opponent bulldozed by Air Walk provides extra energy.
- 5 talents
Stride Catch & Dunk
Taiga Kagami strides forward, catches mid-air, and rises for the throwdown.
1Giant StrideLv III
Skill Range +0.5
Taiga Kagami's elite conditioning lets him adjust takeoff angle and force based on ball direction. Takes bigger strides to complete catch-and-dunk plays.
2Catch & Reverse DunkNew action
When closer to the rim, hold Stride Catch & Dunk for Taiga Kagami to turn instantly and rise for a reverse dunk upon catching.
3Winning WillLv III
accuracy Rate +8%
Taiga Kagami's unshakable conviction to win drives him to give his all for every scoring chance. Dunk accuracy increases.
4Rim-Level Alley-OopNew action
Taiga Kagami holds Rim-Level Alley-Oop to leap directly into the air, catch his teammate's pass mid-flight, and finish the dunk.
5Tiger UnleashedLv III
Knockback rate +15%
Taiga Kagami's resolute character shows no fear. Facing blocks, he bulldozes through all opponents like a fierce tiger.
- 5 talents
Spin Stop & Dunk
During a drive, Taiga Kagami plants and spins to shake his defender, then rises for the dunk.
1Shake FreeLv III
Contest resistance +10%
Taiga Kagami reads opponents' defensive intentions and uses sudden stops to shake defensive pressure. Opponent contest rate drops.
2Spiral Spin DunkNew action
Taiga Kagami uses spiral force for his spin with faster speed to create distance and complete the dunk.
3Long-Range SpinLv III
Skill Range +1
Taiga Kagami's elite vertical lets him complete spiral spins and takeoff dunks in one motion from farther out.
4Self Alley-OopNew action
When any of Taiga Kagami's offensive attempts miss, he can leap directly, grab mid-flight, and slam it home.
5Size & ReachLv III
Rebound Range +1
Taiga Kagami's size and wingspan let him contest rebounds over a larger area.
- 8 talents
Aerial Block
Taiga Kagami's gifted vertical lets him skyrocket when opponents shoot. Swats shots with ease.
1Sidestep SwatNew action
When facing opponent layups or dunks, Taiga Kagami leaps sideways and swings his arm powerfully to swat the ball away.
2Physical BeastLv III
Knockback resistance -15%
Facing opponent layups or dunks, Taiga Kagami uses his strong frame to guard the paint like an impenetrable wall.
3Natural VerticalNew action
Each successful block permanently grants +0.2 blocking range for that match
Taiga Kagami's gifted vertical makes him jump higher throughout games. Each successful block enhances blocking range, up to 5 total upgrades.
4Phantom StrikeNew action
When natural vertical upgrades twice, Phantom Strike unlocks. Even when behind shooting opponents, leap like a phantom to ambush and block.
5High MoraleLv III
Extra energy +5 when completing blocks
Taiga Kagami's morale burns hotter after ambush blocks. Gains extra energy.
6I Can JumpLv III
Block Height +0.5
Taiga Kagami rises to challenges. Facing opponent layups or dunks, he unleashes elite vertical to intercept at higher elevations.
7Burst Rebound LeapNew action
When natural vertical upgrades twice, Burst Rebound Leap unlocks. While bursting for rebounds, soar through the air and snatch the ball with one hand.
8I Got ThisLv III
Rebound Range +1
Taiga Kagami's elite wingspan lets him contest rebounds over a larger area.
- 5 talents
Stop & Fadeaway
Taiga Kagami plants hard, gathers low, then explodes backward for the fadeaway.
1Precision FadeawayLv III
Fadeaway skill accuracy +5%
Taiga Kagami maintains stable shooting form during fadeaways. Fadeaway accuracy increases.
2Stop & GoLv III
Contest resistance +8%
Taiga Kagami's sudden stops during high-speed dribbling make it tough for pursuing opponents to defend in time due to momentum.
3Drive Stop & FadeawayNew action
During drives, tap Drive Stop & Fadeaway for Taiga Kagami to plant and interrupt the drive, then fade quickly to shoot.
4Long-Range FadeawayLv III
Skill Range +1
Solid fundamentals support Taiga Kagami's fadeaways from deeper.
5Stride Stop & FadeawayNew action
During Stride Catch & Dunk, tap Stride Stop & Fadeaway to plant and gather upon landing, then execute a wide fadeaway to shoot.