The bitterness of front basketball without responsibility. Huh Hoon, Kim Sun-hyung's FA transfer. SK, KT, KCC Hidden Unconvenient Truths
Jun 03, 2025
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The general manager is General Manager (GM) and general manager. Responsible not only for the composition of the players but also for issues on and off the court.
The head coach is the head coach. It covers coaches and players and is responsible for their performance on the court. In other words, the general manager is responsible for all areas except team management and performance on the court, and the manager is responsible for all parts of the court.
It is an efficient division of labor. It is a measure to increase the team's performance as much as possible.
Ten years ago, KBL had a stronger 'supervisory domain'. The coach took full responsibility not only for the composition of the players, but also for FA and issues on and off the court. The front desk, including the general manager, played many roles as a close assistant to the director.
It's changed dramatically. With the introduction of franchise star-turned-manager and young manager, the power of 'front basketball' has become stronger in all areas, including player composition.
The director had only 10 seats, and the candidates increased. Basketball popularity was still not good, and as the power over financial support grew, 'front basketball' became strange. Power has been maximized, but it has become a system that does not take responsibility.
Of course, not all 10 clubs, but the overall 'front power' has become stronger.
The problem is that they do not respond to the least of what they are responsible for. It's a kind of avoidance of responsibility. A series of avoidance phenomena that have been underwater has reached its peak in the FA market.
SK's franchise star Kim Sun-hyung has moved to KT. SK had a few formal negotiations, but had no intention of catching Kim Sun-hyung. Kim Sun-hyung was also aware of this. After negotiating with Wonju DB, he moved to Suwon KT.
Numerous issues and rumors have circulated. There are also rumors between Oh Jae-hyun and Ahn Young-joon, uncomfortable MVP competition, and Jamil Warney and coach Jeon Hee-chul.
SK did not respond. SK and Kim Sun-hyung ran parallel lines. SK was unable to meet Kim Sun-hyung's requirements for the team's reorganization. Kim Sun-hyung also had no intention of making concessions. An official from professional basketball said 'In negotiations with DB and KT, Kim Sun-hyung's agent demanded 800 million won for three years.'"
An official from professional basketball A said "SK had two paths. Even if the probability of winning is reduced, the team will be reorganized around Kim Sun-hyung. Contracts with Warney, Ahn Young-joon and Oh Jae-hyun can be difficult. The second is to give up Kim Sun-hyung and sign contracts with Warnie, Ahn Young-joon, and Oh Jae-hyun. SK chose the latter." SK reinforced Kim Nak-hyun and signed Ahn Young-joon, Oh Jae-hyun and Warney. Although the probability of winning increased, franchise star Kim Sun-hyung was virtually excluded from the negotiations.
There is another variable here. An official from B said "The conflict between Kim Sun-hyung and Oh Jae-hyun is true. Oh Jae-hyun's fault is also many. However, the core of the conflict rumor is that most of SK's players did not agree with Kim Sun-hyung's style of play. It's not a sudden problem this season. "The conflict gradually escalated two years ago, and even the players who had been neutral this season began to turn away." Kim Sun-hyung is proud. He is still competitive and has a strong idea of leading the team with his own performance. This is why he cannot yield his annual salary value. It is fully understandable.
SK thought differently. He focused on individualism as a team veteran who is aging with age and at odds with players. This part is also understandable. It was a break-up procedure that could not close the gap. In the end, it was 'business', and it was 'separation' that could happen in a professional who failed to close the gap.
In the process, the two sides did not consider the values of the franchise pointed out by SK fans or the media as a priority. In addition, there was no clear statement of position on a series of conflicts and rumors. In the end, only SK fans are struggling with rumors that are a mixture of lies and facts.
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In the end, Moon Kyung-eun appointed a coach. When the flag 'System for the Win' was put in, the justification for renewing Huh Hoon was formed. However, negotiations with Huh Hoon on the contract were slow. There was also complacency that Heo Hoon, who only received 1.4 billion won in compensation, would not be easy to move the team. In the end, KCC participated in the war late, and KT, which overlooked this part, made an unconventional proposal late, but in the end, Huh Hoon chose to go to KCC.
Then, KT again had a justification to fill Heo Hoon's gap. Kim Sun-hyung was awarded a huge contract. Most basketball officials said, `Kim Sun-hyung is still competitive. KT has good defensive resources and may fit well with Kim Sun-hyung. However, in terms of the contract itself, it is an overpayment made by KT's impatience. It's a kind of panic buying." Another official said, `KT can receive one of the four players (Huhung Choi Joon-yong, Song Kyo-chang, Lee Seung-hyun) from KCC as a reward for Huh Hun. These are the cards that KT can bring in the player it wants in a trade. However, with Kim Sun-hyung's contract, the probability of implementing this option has dropped sharply."
In the end, a series of situations following KT's dismissal of the head coach have created a 'quick increase'. However, there is no clear answer to this position from the front, including KT's new general manager
KCC brought Heo Hoon. At first, it was difficult to recruit Huh Hoon. It was difficult to match the salary cap, and the playoff of the semifinals was frustrated even with luxurious members last season. The injuries of core players and the resulting sluggishness overlapped. By the way, the tone has completely changed in 'the chairman's words'. There are also critical voices along with the evaluation that KCC's strengths in leading cool investments have been shown, unlike nine clubs that are passive in revitalizing the FA market and investing.
An official said "KCC is a structure in which a coach cannot form a team. Superstar recruitment instructions come from the parent company. In addition to suspicions of bribery, basketball is a team sport, and naturally star-class players have more power than coaches. In the end, it can lead to a dramatic win like two years ago, but it can also lead to a lackluster performance like last season. It is a structure that is difficult to create the most important team color in basketball.
Throughout the 10 clubs, the team will be formed in various ways, including reinforcement of players and FA contracts. Different clubs may have slightly different subjects, but in the end, strengthening 'front basketball' is key.
The phenomenon that appears in reality is that 'the front desk makes decisions, but does not take responsibility' becomes thicker.
When a decision is criticized by the media or criticized by a fan, the basis for the decision is not sufficiently explained. Or turn away. In a word, I am not responsible.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
