Zack, born Kevin Anderson, honed his basketball skills on unforgiving street courts, transforming the game into both escape and survival tool. This harsh upbringing forged extraordinary physical strength, agility, and explosive dunking ability, while instilling a win-at-all-costs mentality focused on domination and humiliation rather than sportsmanship. Recruited by Nash Gold Jr. for the elite streetball team Jabberwock, Zack wholeheartedly adopted their philosophy of crushing opponents. His formidable presence, characterized by thunderous dunks and physical intimidation, became central to Jabberwock’s aggressive tactics. During Jabberwock’s exhibition match in Japan, Zack contributed decisively to their overwhelming victory, actively participating in humiliating the local players. This contemptuous display cemented his role as an antagonist wielding raw power devoid of respect for opponents or basketball’s spirit. Confronted by the challenge team Vorpal Swords, Zack targeted Taiga Kagami, identifying him as a fellow powerhouse dunker. Leveraging superior physicality, he overwhelmed Kagami early on, deploying force and intimidation to shatter the opponent’s resolve. Kagami’s resilience and evolution during the match, amplified by Tetsuya Kuroko’s strategic plays and the Vorpal Swords’ unified effort, gradually eroded Zack’s dominance. His reliance on brute force lost effectiveness as the game advanced. Kagami ultimately eclipsed Zack, delivering dunks that combined greater power with refined technique. Zack proved powerless against Kagami’s climactic dunk in the game’s closing moments, directly contributing to Jabberwock’s unexpected defeat. This loss compelled Zack to face the constraints of his basketball approach. Observing the Vorpal Swords’ seamless teamwork and indomitable spirit directly challenged his core beliefs prioritizing individual power and humiliation. The defeat ignited a potential—though undefined—reassessment of his basketball philosophy.