Director Song Young-jin "Hammons?" I trust you for now. But I also think about replacing it."
Oct 20, 2024
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Suwon KT manager Song Young-jin couldn't hide his concern about mercenaries even though he won his first game of the season. This is because Ration Hammons, who was recruited with high expectations, has not yet shown satisfactory performance.
KT won the home game against Seoul Samsung by 72-63 on the 20th, combining the performances of Huh Hoon and Moon Jung-hyun.
As a result, KT quickly escaped from the shock of losing the championship match against Busan KCC the previous day, and Samsung lost its opening two consecutive games.
In an interview with the game, coach Song said of the victory in the home opener on the day "Thank you to the players who overcame the defeat well yesterday." I'm encouraged to start the home opening with a victory."
Coach Song started Hammonds on the day, but mainly used Jeremiah Tillman to control Samsung's power mercenary Kofi Coburn.
"I expected from Hammons early in the game, but I got foul trouble in a short time and had to replace him with Tillman. Manager Song explained, "I defended Coburn well, so I continued to push to Tillman."
Hammons' foul management has been a concern that has been raised so far, including the KBL Cup. In response, director Song indicated that he was considering taking the extreme medicine prescription.
He added "Now I trust the player. However, if we do not meet our initial expectations, we are also considering replacing them"You have to trust and go now."
As for Huh Hoon's strong performance on this day unlike the KCC match the previous day, "It has certainly changed a lot from the KCC match." Heo Hoon solved it so well today that there was no weak point that we were able to breathe "Thumbs up".
Regarding Moon Jung-hyun, who flew with Heo Hoon on both wings, coach Song also said, `I suffered last season and showed good performance. I prepared a lot during the offseason using that experience as a springboard, but I think I gained confidence and relaxation" he complimented.
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