Changwon LG Looking High is on the verge of a growth organic crisis with a clear card
Mar 31, 2025
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Changwon LG, led by head coach Cho Sang-hyun, recorded 32 wins and 19 losses in 51 regular league games of '2024-2025 KCC Professional Basketball'. As of the morning of March 31, it is in second place. They are fiercely competing with third-place Suwon KT (31 wins and 19 losses) and fourth-place Ulsan Hyundai Mobis (30 wins and 20 losses) for second place. This season, the first and second-ranked teams in the regular league will go straight to the semi-finals (PO) stage. The third- to sixth-ranked teams will decide their fate through the competition for the semi-final PO.
There is a performance of Yoo Ki-sang in LG's run. Yoo Ki-sang averaged 29 minutes and 56 seconds in 40 league games this season, recording 11.1 points - 1.6 assists. The figure is an improvement from last season (8.1 points for an average of 23 minutes and 34 seconds in 52 games).
His recent performance is even hotter. Starting with the match against Daegu Korea Gas Corporation on March 23, Yoo Ki-sang scored five 3-pointers in four consecutive games. During this period, the game award threw 3 points and 37 balls, and succeeded in 20. The success rate reaches 54 percent. Yoo Ki-sang also surpassed the record of head coach Cho Sang-hyun, who achieved '3 consecutive 3 points and 5 successes' twice. In succession, he also broke his 'most individual score in a game'. Yoo Ki-sang scored a personal record of 23 points since his debut in the match against Samsung in Seoul on the 26th. Two days later, he scored 27 points in a match against Seoul SK to rewrite his record.
Yoo Ki-sang entered the professional league wearing LG's uniform in the 2023-2024 season. He scored 95 three points in 52 games last year, the most successful rookie record. He won the Rookie of the Year award in recognition of his performance. This season, he was honored as the No. 1 player in the All-Star Game. There were also ups and downs. His injury kept him out of the game for a while. However, he is showing even more intense power after returning.
LG ranked second in the regular league for two consecutive seasons in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. There is a possibility of ranking second this season as well. Based on his experience, he is drawing a bigger picture in spring basketball. Organic growth is the driving force for LG to go higher.
Coach Cho has constantly emphasized the growth of young players. He "There were a lot of injured players. He played more than 10 games without Asem Maray. But I think young players have grown a lot at the end. I have a belief that they will become scary players in two to three years. I think if you lose something, you gain something.' The organic phase is growing into a sample of 'growth'.
LG is still 'injury ward'. Jeon Sung-hyun, the main catcher, is playing in the game due to injury. Doo Kyung-min just returned. Coach Cho said, `Jeon Sung-hyun has not returned until the end of the season. Doo Kyung-min also has two games now. It is very out of line with the idea." With some of the shooter injured, 'Hot Hand' in the organic phase can be a sure card for LG to utilize in the PO.
Yu Ki-sang "I try to make the play I make compared to last season. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I will try to improve the rest of the season. I learn by looking at other players, but I'm practicing like that." Director Cho said, "We have to score 40 points at a time`````I have a good shooter. What I trust more is that I'm doing well in defense as well. I want to make a high evaluation."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
