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The 8 best manga like NBA Story — also known as mangas like NBA Story — that readers recommend next.

If you loved NBA Story, you're in for a treat. This Sports manga (1992) is beloved for its Basketball, Biographical, Shounen elements, and the titles below share that same DNA — handpicked based on community votes, overlapping genres, and thematic similarities. Each recommendation is ranked by reader affinity on AniList.

NBA Story cover

NBA Story

NBA Story

By Yoshihiro Takaiwa1992MANGA19 ch.5 vol.Finished

Serialized in Monthly Shonen Jump, the story consisted of three story arcs depicting real-life events from the American pro basketball league, the National Basketball Association. The Lakers arc featured Magic Johnson. The Bulls arc featured Michael Jordan. And the Suns arc featured Charles Barkley. (Source: Wikipedia, translated)

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Top 8 Manga Similar to NBA Story

Deep 3 cover

#1

Match62%

Deep 3

2021★ 5.7MANGAReleasing

Sports

Deep 3 shares the Sports genre and similar themes: Basketball.

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Slam Dunk cover

#2

Match57%

Slam Dunk

1990★ 9.0MANGAFinished

Sports

Slam Dunk shares the Sports genre and similar themes: Basketball, Shounen.

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Forza!! Roberto Baggio Monogatari cover

#3

Match84%

Forza!! Roberto Baggio Monogatari

1995MANGAFinished

Sports

Forza!! Roberto Baggio Monogatari shares the Sports genre and similar themes: Biographical, Shounen.

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Ahiru no Sora cover

#4

Match63%

Ahiru no Sora

2003★ 7.5MANGAReleasing

Sports

Ahiru no Sora shares the Sports genre and similar themes: Basketball, Shounen.

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Switch cover

#5

Match81%

Switch

2018★ 6.5MANGAFinished

Sports

Switch shares the Sports genre and similar themes: Basketball, Shounen.

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B.LEAGUE 2020-21MVP Senshuu: Kanamaru Kousuke Monogatari cover

#6

Match75%

B.LEAGUE 2020-21MVP Senshuu: Kanamaru Kousuke Monogatari

2021ONE SHOTFinished

Sports

B.LEAGUE 2020-21MVP Senshuu: Kanamaru Kousuke Monogatari shares the Sports genre and similar themes: Basketball, Biographical, Shounen.

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BUZZER BEATER cover

#7

Match67%

BUZZER BEATER

1997★ 5.9MANGAFinished

Sports

BUZZER BEATER shares the Sports genre and similar themes: Basketball, Shounen.

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I'll cover

#8

Match57%

I'll

1995★ 6.6MANGAFinished

Sports

I'll shares the Sports genre and similar themes: Basketball, Shounen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NBA Story about?

Serialized in Monthly Shonen Jump, the story consisted of three story arcs depicting real-life events from the American pro basketball league, the National Basketball Association. The Lakers arc featured Magic Johnson. The Bulls arc featured Michael Jordan. And the Suns arc featured Charles Barkley....

How many chapters does NBA Story have?

NBA Story has 19 chapters.

What genre is NBA Story?

NBA Story belongs to the Sports genres.

What are the best manga similar to NBA Story?

The top manga similar to NBA Story include Deep 3, Slam Dunk, Forza!! Roberto Baggio Monogatari. These share key genres and themes with NBA Story.