[투데이★] KCC Lee Jung-Hyun “Confidence, Communication, Trust is the Source of Defense”

[점프볼=고양/장도연 인터넷기자] The Santa Claus of KCC fans was Lee Jung-hyun.

Jeonju KCC won 85-72 in the 2020-2021 Hyundai Mobis professional basketball game Goyang Orion held at the Goyang Indoor Gymnasium on the 25th. KCC ran 5 consecutive wins and maintained the sole lead with 16-8.

Lee Jung-hyun ran 23 minutes and 11 seconds and made a big success with 18 points (including 3 3-point shots), 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. The reason that KCC was able to run the game with a leisurely score from the beginning was the role of Lee Jung-hyun, who gave 15 points only in the first half.

In addition to his performance, he also achieved an honorable record. In the first quarter, Lee Jung-hyun scored 5900 points in his personal career (22th issue) by scoring free throws.

Lee Jung-hyun, who met after the game, said, “It is good to win on Christmas Day and I am happy to be able to continue winning streak. I will try to maintain good performance and continue to be in the lead.”

Including the victory on this day, KCC succeeded in six consecutive victories against Orion. When asked why he was strong in Orion, “The biggest reason is the presence of Laguna and (Tyler) Davis. It seems that our team took the lead in position 5 and took control of the inside well. The two players are responsible for the inside, so it seems that domestic players can play basketball more comfortably.”

Compared to the beginning of the season, KCC was at least ranked first with an average run score of 74.5 points as the defensive organization strengthened. Regarding this, “There are many new players, so it was not easy to match (organizational skills). However, as time goes by, the players also gradually adapt and seem to show good defense. I have a lot of confidence and I have a lot of communication (between players), and my trust has grown.”

Lee Jung-hyun succeeded in a 3-point shot in the first quarter and unfolded a cute ceremony that made both hands V-shaped. “When I score the first goal, I made it because I had a promise to do (with the broadcaster). I couldn’t score my first goal because I was so busy (laughs) It’s also Christmas and I wanted to repay fans for their support. If I watch the broadcast again and come out naturally, I will try it often in the future.”

The next opponent of KCC, which is maintaining the upward trend, is Changwon LG (26th). KCC lost to LG in both games this season. Lee Jung-hyun said, “Our team is struggling with a fast team. Some areas were not ready for the first and second rounds. We will find preparations for the fast team and play intensive matches to bring victory.”

#Photo by Yoo Yong-woo

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