Choi Jun-yong's injury + Tyler's exit. A series of core injuries! KCC, the big crisis in the early part of the season, it's really unusual
Oct 15, 2024
|
KCC manager Jeon Chang-jin, who attended the KBL Media Day of the 2024-2025 season held at Blue Square Master Card Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 15th, said, `I'm sorry for telling you bad news from the season's opening game. Choi Jun-yong is expected to be absent for about four weeks due to foot injury (foot fasciitis). Tyler Davis also made a replacement. Leon Williams will join as a substitute.
Choi Jun-yong's award is not serious, but it takes time. The exact timing of his return has not yet been determined, but Song Kyo-chang will return around the end of November. Choi Jun-yong is expected to return around the same time.
The issue of Davis' replacement has already been raised steadily. Davis, who has a history of knee injuries, `I'll work hardContrary to the words ", he entered Korea weighing nearly 140 kg.
Last season's champion KCC has to play not only the league but also the East Asian Super League (EASL) schedule this season. Two foreign players can play, and it was internally evaluated that Davis' physical condition at this point would maximize the physical burden on domestic players. In the end, it was decided that Davis would be removed.
It was decided that it would be difficult to play the season like this without knowing when to regain normal condition. Williams, who is coming in as an alternative two-option foreign player, will arrive on the 18th.
He cannot play against Suwon KT in the opening game at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium in Busan on the 10th. As early as the 21st, he can play against Changwon LG.
|
It's before the season, but it's a crisis.
Burton, Lee Seung-hyun, and Heo Woong, but the core lacks a lot of power. The button is a hard card to stop one-on-one. However, Lee Seung-hyun is the only player who can hold out under the basket if Burton runs. One of KCC's weaknesses is the loophole of the backup depth.
Kim Dong-hyun showed good performance in the cup competition, but Lee Ho-hyun and Epistola showed poor performance.
Coach Jeon said, `Lee Seung-hyun's burden is increasing this season. The level of big men in the foreign players of the opposing team has improved a lot. "This season is not off to a good start either. The beginning of the season is not going to be as good as last season. I'll laugh at the end."
However, KCC is in crisis. KCC will play against KT from the opening game. After that, he will face a series of teams that are considered strong teams this season, including LG, Sono, Hyundai Mobis, and DB.
sfryu@sportschosun.com
