Kang Hyuk Magic + Bellangel and Nicholson's Awakening. Early Rush of the Surprise Leading Gas Corporation. Typhoon in a teacup vs. the start of a gust of wind
Nov 06, 2024
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6 wins and 1 loss. It's the lone lead.
When the team lost to Changwon LG by three points in the opening game, the limit of Korea Gas Corporation's power seemed to be visible. Before the season, the three guards of Gas Corporation Joseph Bellangel, Kim Nak-hyun and Jung Sung-woo were very powerful.
Most of the head coaches cannot be subject to gas construction as much as external pressure capabilities. It's very solid systematically."
However, weaknesses existed. The three guard system can't be used for long. In the end, a mismatch is created at the match point, and the average height is small, so it is very disadvantageous in rebounding.
There are solid big men such as Lee Dae-heon, Shin Seung-min, and Shin Joo-young, but they are not high. Andrew Nicholson, the No. 1 foreign player, has the best shooting ability and scoring ability in the league, but his weaknesses in defense under the basket have always been pointed out.
The Korea Gas Corporation was evaluated as a six-tier dark horse. It was a common perception that there was a high possibility of becoming a sample of 'lost's.
However, the typhoon began with a 30-point gap (92-62) over Wonju DB. He defeated Seoul Samsung 76-70 and defeated Anyang Jeonggwanjang 97-64. It was a success.
They beat Busan KCC 80-58 and defeated Seoul SK 91-76. And even Suwon KT scored 14 consecutive points in the fourth quarter, making an 82-74 come-from-behind victory.
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We can't help but pick Kang Hyuk. He took the helm of Gas Corporation last season. At the time, the Korea Gas Corporation was an ambiguous team. Doo Kyung-min transferred, and Kim Nak-hyun was injured. There was also an off-season Lee Dae-sung issue.
The power itself was not impressive either. There are Kim Nak-hyun and Nicholson, but it was true that the objective power was lower than that of other teams. Jung Sung-woo was recruited as a FA, but there were many evaluations that the impact would not be significant.
Coach Kang planted 'One Team Spirit' for now. Maximized team chemistry. Nicholson, a former NBA player, even said of Kang, `The world's best leader.' Of course, there is a mix of exaggerations, but it is true that they have the absolute trust of the team ace.
Kang's soft charisma can be seen on the court. The amount of activity of the Korea Gas Corporation players is strong. If you look at the performance, you can quickly understand it. He constantly plays the game of physical strength. Even if you go similarly in the first half, if you see a loophole in the opponent's physical strength in the second half, you run like a storm.
The team's traffic arrangement was also good. Belangel was given the role of ace. He used it as the main ball handler, and he made a strong backcourt by deploying Kim Nak-hyun, who is not fully fit due to injury. With an exquisite rotation, he worked hard to manage the physical strength of the players while maintaining pressure. It maximized the utilization of Nicholson, who has good offense. If the opponent shows weakness on the outside, if there is a 3-point shot or a mismatch under the basket, he or she will focus on targeting under the basket. He is also good at drawing sketches for attack work.
Nicholson's order to target under the basket using a double screen in the match against KT is a representative example.
Bellangel's awakening and Nicholson's rediscovery are also notable. Belangel, which was a normal Asian quarter, improved his speed as he succeeded in losing weight. The drive-and-kick, which is sprayed outside after the under-the-goal breakthrough, is the best in the league. Shin Seung-min, Shin Joo-young, and Jung-hoon will place them in corners or wings and hit three points. Nicholson and Pick & Pop are also impressive. In addition, Nicholson has shown good performance by showing aggressiveness in defense, which has been pointed out as a weakness. It is also impressive that Kim Nak-hyun is appointed while controlling the playing time.
In addition, Lee Dae-heon, who was sluggish last season, was revived, and Shin Seung-min and Shin Joo-young continue to grow.
sfryu@sportschosun.com
