The 2023-2024 Media Day of the Professional Basketball Championship was held at the KBL Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 25th. KT coach Song Young-jin, KCC coaches Heo Hoon, Moon Sung-gon, Jeon Chang-jin, Song Kyo-chang and Heo Woong attended the event.
The championship match between Suwon KT, which is trying to win its first-ever championship, and Busan KCC, which is seeking the top in 13 years, will kick off on the 27th.
The KT had one win and two losses in the semifinal playoff against the Changwon LG Twins, but advanced to the championship after suffering three wins and two losses by garnering four or five games. It is the first time in 17 years that the KT advanced to the championship after the 2006-2007 season.
KCC is aiming for its first championship in 13 years after the 2010-2011 season. It advanced to the championship competition in the 2015-2016 and 2020-2021 seasons, but missed the championship by being the runner-up. If it wins this time, it will be its sixth championship.
KT manager Song Young-jin said, "As it came up after many twists and turns, it is an honor and a new feeling to be in the championship match with coach Jeon Chang-jin, who he was with as a player," adding, "I will do my best to become a champion."
I had high expectations for the stellar performance of ace Hur Hoon and Moon Sung-gon's "three shots." "He always has confidence, but I hope he saves Moon well," manager Song Young-jin said. "Moon Sung-gon should score more than three runs." "Of course. (Moon) Sung-gon will do well as he gets crazy whenever he goes to the championship game, so I think I'll do well and only I need to do well." "I'll do my best as the coach tells me to," Moon said in a short but concise manner.
KCC manager Jeon Chang-jin said, "All KCC officials know the reason why we have to win the championship. We ran the club not for the company's operating profit but for the fans. We formed the team through big investments as we were jealous of the timing and jealousy of the nine teams, and we need to have a lot of these teams to create good attractions for the fans. We moved to Busan and are creating a fever for basketball."
He is promising to win the championship with four consecutive wins. "My goal is to show Busan fans the winning scene," coach Chung Chang-jin said.
Song said, "It's been about 10 years since my professional debut, but I was disappointed that I couldn't get the championship ring after joining KCC. I think I had a good opportunity as good members gathered after my discharge. I expected to go to Game 5, but 4-0 is too boring, so I will go to Game 5."
"It's my first championship in 17 years. I'll win the championship," Moon said. "May 9th is my birthday. I'll lift the trophy on my birthday. I'll do my best and keep on holding on to the end."
The highlight of this championship is the sibling rivalry between the older brother Heo Woong (KCC) and the younger brother Heo Hoon (KT). Heo Woong made it to the championship for the first time in nine years since the 2014-2015 season when he was in the eastern part of Wonju, and it is the first time for Heo Hoon to win the championship.
Merger Heo Woong said, "A lot of attention is being paid to the battle between brothers, so I will do my best to stay alert. Both of them have come up with difficulties, and I want to produce good results in the championship. I will do my best to achieve my goal of winning the championship." Heo guaranteed that he would finish the championship with four consecutive wins. Heo Woong said, "I want to win the championship in Busan, my home country. I want to finish the fourth game or the sixth game at home."
He also mentioned his younger brother Heo Hoon. "Yesterday (KT beat LG) the group chat room went wild even before I contacted them. Heo Hoon sent about 100 messages," Heo said.
"It's an honor for me to be able to compete in championship matches with my brothers. We had a hard time coming up to the championship. Heo Hoon played this season with minor injuries. I hope we can achieve our goals as best as we can, and most of all, I hope we don't get hurt," he said in support of his younger brother.
"This is the first championship match of my life. I came here after a long time in the playoffs, and I desperately want to win the championship. I don't want to lose a single game to KCC. I will win the series 4-0. Whether it is away in Busan or my home in Suwon, I want to win the championship as soon as possible," Hur said in expressing his commitment.
He then said, "I hope I get a good result because I decided to die with desperation. The championship will be fierce, so I hope you show a lot of good performance and I hope you finish it without injury," he sent a message to his brother.
BY: 안전놀이터 추천
