The reason I was able to do a splendid ceremony was thanks to Jung Hee-jae and Yoon Won-sang. It’s unfortunate that we didn’t receive the defense award, but I hope reporters will love the LG players.”
“I sincerely apologize. I was wrong.”
Changwon LG’s mood maker Lee Gwan-hee unexpectedly apologized for supporting his juniors at the media day of the playoffs (PO).
The Korea Professional Basketball League (KBL) held the 2023 Professional Basketball Playoffs (PO) Media Day at Olympic Parktel in Seoul on the 31st. Head coaches and representative players from 6 teams advancing to the PO participated and expressed their determination to win ahead of spring basketball.
Participants were asked to brag about their teammates after delivering their entries. Byun Jun-hyung of Anyang KGC, who won the regular league championship, said, “It will be easy if Moon Seong-gon and Park Ji-hoon do well. If Omari Spellman concentrates, he will be able to play well enough.”
Lee Kwan-hee, who enjoys flashy play and showmanship, picked Jeong Hee-jae and Yoon Won-sang, who were in charge of solid defense. LG ranked first in the defensive rating (102.7 points) this season, and based on defense, it was surprisingly ranked second in the regular league.
Lee Kwan-hee said, “The reason I was able to do a splendid ceremony was thanks to Jung Hee-jae and Yoon Won-sang. It’s unfortunate that we didn’t receive the defense award, but I hope reporters will love the LG players.” This season’s best defense award was won by Moon Seong-gon. It was a senior’s regret that he did not seem to have received attention from reporters despite his skill.
However, the defender award is not selected through a press vote. Instead, they are selected by the managers of each club and the technical committee. When the reporters reported this fact during the Q&A after the answer, Lee Kwan-hee said, “I sincerely apologize. I was wrong,” he apologized without delay. The speed of bringing out regrets and the speed of acknowledgment were quick. It was a Lee Kwan-hee-like happening.
Meanwhile, Seoul SK Kim Seon-hyung chose shooter Heo Il-young, who played all games for the first time this season. Heo Il-yeong filled the void created by Choi Jun-yong’s long-term absence due to injury this season and Ahn Young-jun’s enlistment, firmly supporting ace Kim Seon-hyeong and Warney. Kim Seon-hyung said, “Last season, Heo Il-young played an important role at an important moment, so we were able to win. He has been a core part of the team, getting more playing time this season. I think they are stronger players in big games,” he praised Heo Il-young.
Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Ronjay Avarientos picked Shin Min-seok and Choi Jin-soo. I think I can save you,” he said.
Point guard Lee Jeong-hyun, who played an active role with Jeon Seong-hyun at Carrot in Goyang, picked Didric Lawson as the team’s three pillars. He expected,바카라 “Lawson has a well-organized defense and aggressive defense. Only when there is a chance through Lawson will Carrot be able to play basketball with excitement.”
Lee Seung-hyun, who transferred to Jeonju KCC as the biggest free agent player last summer, picked Heo Woong, who also transferred as the biggest free agent. Lee Seung-hyun said, “Heo Woong has not been back for a while, and his condition is not 100%. However, as he is an ace, he will be more scared when he recovers his condition.”