2m8 → Reading is also okay. Wonju DB Henry Ellonson's 3-point shot is my weapon...A part that needs to be more adjusted

Sep 29, 2025

2m8 → Reading is also okay. Wonju DB Henry Ellonson's 3-point shot is my weapon...A part that needs to be more adjusted
Photo courtesy=KBL



2m8 → Reading is also okay. Wonju DB Henry Ellonson's 3-point shot is my weapon...A part that needs to be more adjusted
Photo courtesy=KBL
It's a sign of a big hit. Henry Ellonson, a new foreign player of Wonju DB, performed well in line with the expectations of the 'KBL version of Kevin Durant'. Wonju DB won 77 to 71 in the 2025 exhibition game (KBL OPEN MATCH DAY) against Seoul Samsung held at Jamsil Gymnasium in Seoul on the 28th. Ellonson scored 30 points to lead his team to victory.

Ellonson is a one-choice foreign player in the DB this season. He joined the Detroit Pistons as the 18th overall pick of the 2016 NBA Rookie Draft. Recently, he played in 34 games in the G League, the lower league of the NBA, averaging 21.6 points-9.6 rebounds. During this period, he has sophisticated outside shooting ability with a three-point success rate of 43.4%. Ellonson is tall (2m8) and has shooting capabilities, which makes him dubbed the `KBL version of Kevin Durant.'

He showed his talent against Samsung without regret. He gained the upper hand under the basket with a strong height. With a light shot touch, he scored four 3-pointers (50% success rate) from the outside. He is the center, but he also coordinated the game earlier. In fact, he delivered four assists on the same day. Ethan Albano, who worked with him, is a versatile player who can pass, shoot and break through. Players who have clear advantages that make it easier for the team to play are praised."




DB manager Kim Joo-sung reacted cautiously. Manager Kim said, "It feels like Stretch 4 (Big Man with outside). He is a player with a very good shot touch. Passwork is good, too. However, it is the difference in how much you adapt to Korean basketball. He played a lot of serve roles in other leagues. I didn't play as the main player. In Korea, foreign players should be at the center. I think it's awkward to be a (main) handler like now."

Ellonson was well aware of the expectations and concerns he had. "I'm getting a lot of help from the coach and the coaching staff. Instant decisions such as switch situations and quick decisions in domestic player matchups are important. I think I need to supplement it. There are parts that need to be more adapted. However, this is basketball that I prefer. A three-point shot is the most important. When a three-point shot is made, other players come out from under the basket. In that case, it is possible to break through. I think it's the biggest weapon I have."

After the exhibition game, DB will play its first game of the 2025-2026 season against Ulsan Hyundai Mobis on October 3.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.