“Late bloomers are beautiful.”
Seoul Samsung Thunder head coach Kim Hyo-beom encouraged Lee Won-seok, saying, “Late blooming flowers are beautiful,” before the game against LG at Jamsil Gymnasium in Seoul on Sunday. He expressed his faith in Lee Won-seok, who has been playing rather poorly. Despite the ups and downs that Lee has been going through, Kim is excited to support his autonomous growth. He said that if he develops his self-esteem as a player, 무료 토토사이트 he will eventually make great strides.
Lee Won-seok was selected by the Samsung Thunder with the first overall pick in the 2021 KBL Draft with high expectations. He excelled in college. He was recognized as a versatile big man in the college basketball league and led Yonsei University in scoring.
After joining a professional team, Lee’s development has been slower than expected. Since the beginning of the 2023-2024 season, his field goal percentage has dropped below 40%. Compared to his draft teammates, Ha Yoon-ki and Lee Jung-hyun, his performance has been disappointing. In the 2023-2024 season, he suffered from injuries and slumps that prevented him from performing well in games. Nevertheless, Kim Hyo-beom is confident in Lee’s growth potential.
Kim emphasizes a coaching style that gives players autonomy. He advises Lee to find his style of play, his strengths, and build his self-esteem. “You need to know what he’s good at,” he says. He also emphasizes the importance of emotional control and focus during matches. “If you can’t control yourself before the game, it will affect the next play,” he says.
During the off-season, Lee worked hard on his three-point shot. It’s paying off. Since the start of the season, he’s been shooting more threes and expanding his offense. Although he still has his ups and downs, Kim is confident that as he continues to train and gain experience, he will come into his own.
As Hyo-beom Kim says, it’s all about now for Lee Won-seok in basketball. The future is still bright, and we need to believe that the “late bloomer” will eventually become the most beautiful flower.