Gyereuk vs. Master under the basket. Mixed views on KCC Sean Long. A strong twist. What was it like in real KCC Nagoya.

Sep 06, 2025

Gyereuk vs. Master under the basket. Mixed views on KCC Sean Long. A strong twist. What was it like in real KCC Nagoya.
KCC 연습 경기장면. Nagoya = Reporter Ryu Dong-hyuk



Huh Hoon, who moved to Busan KCC from Suwon KT this summer, said ahead of the championship match two years ago, `In the end, what foreign players do is the most important thing. It's very important in a short-term game to take a solid system around the player."

In fact, he pointed out the most important part of winning and losing the KBL.

KCC's evaluation is mixed. I brought Heo Hoon. Song Kyo-chang has recovered from his injury. Choi Jun-yong and Heo Woong are also improving their condition. The team has changed a lot, but its power has been strengthened more than last season.




However, team chemistry is the problem. KCC has many strong players in personality.

In addition, the one-choice foreign player is Sean Long.

Last season, Hyundai Mobis played too much ups and downs. His performance fluctuated according to his mood. The ability itself is a clear player. "It's too difficult to stop Sean Long 1-1 under the basket if he decides to do so," said one team coach.




However, they are vulnerable to war of nerves and have a poor concentration of the game. When teammates don't give them proper passes, they don't show their will in defense.

When Sean Long's recruitment of KCC was announced, there were many voices of concern.

Then, what will he look like at KCC Nagoya training camp.




First of all, it's very satisfying. KCC manager Lee Sang-min said, `Shawn Long is adjusting too well. You're also preparing well.'

There is a reason for this. KCC's recruitment of foreign players this season is in compliance. In addition to Long, two-option Dwan Hernandez is also well received. However, coach Lee said "Our team 1 option is Sean Long. I've already told Dewan as well."

In other words, the playing time is stably guaranteed. Another is that his style of play can go well with KCC Huh Hoon Choi Jun-yong.

Director Lee said, `I am clearly aware of Sean Long's weaknesses. I know there are weaknesses that were exposed last season. However, our team has Heo Hoon and Choi Jun Yong. He is a player who can spray the right pass for Sean Long at any time. Sean Long may show a different level of concentration in the game than he did last season.

In fact, Sean Long did not lose his concentration in the match against Japan's B-League strong team Nagoya FE (Fighting Eagles) at Nagoya FE Practice Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan on the 5th.

He grabbed a series of offensive rebounds in the attack and showed three hustle plays. Of course, the defensive concentration fell in the moment, but it wasn't without the motivation of last season. Only Shaun Long's defensive weaknesses came out, but his attitude of play was quite consistent. In addition, Choi Jun-yong and Huh worked together by properly supplying Sean Long's pass.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.