"0% of 3-point shooting → 100%" What has changed? "I'm a good shooter, I'm confident in shooting" [Busan site]

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A three-point shot that never went in the previous three games was magically sucked in. Henry Ellonson (28, Wonju DB Promy) was not swayed by the night game he experienced for the first time in his life.

DB beat Busan KCC Egis 99-82 in the third round of LG Electronics' professional basketball 'Basketball Spirit' game from 2025 to 2026 at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium in Busan at 9:30 p.m. on the 31st. As a result, DB won four consecutive games and became the sole third place, beating KCC.

DB, which has played basketball for the first time in three years, has overwhelmed KCC since the middle of the game with explosive firepower. With Ethan Albano (25 points) and Lee Yong-woo (14 points) active in the guard squad, Ellonson also showed excellent performance with 30 points and four rebounds.

On the day, Ellonson made 12 out of 16 field-fighting attempts, showing a 75% success rate. In particular, he tried five 3-pointers and put them all into the rim. He shot a total of 15 3-pointers in three games from the match against Jeong Kwan-jang on the 25th, but none went in, and he was able to make up for it at once.

Ellonson showed an advantage under the basket by targeting KCC's weaknesses, which are inferior in height except Sean Long. If you shoot it here, you can't stop the outer gun that goes in even though you know it. In particular, consecutive outfield shots at the end of the second quarter were enough to dampen KCC's morale. Coach Kim Joo-sung's strategy, which took a long play time to gain a head start, returned to success.

After the game, Ellonson said, "It's so nice to play the game to finish the new year, and I feel good to win a game like this. I think it's an achievement for all the teams," he said. He said, "I've never played jumping ball in the U.S. at 9:30 p.m., so I wondered if I should take more naps. It was ambiguous to set the time," he confessed. At the same time, he laughed, saying, "It's a good experience, and I'm happy to play this kind of game."

It was a special experience to celebrate the New Year with my colleagues and fans. "I think it's the most special moment of 2025," Ellonson said. I was impressed when I greeted the New Year with the fans and counted down with the fans after the game. It's a fun experience," he said.

"I think I'm a good shooter," Ellonson said of all the three-pointers that turned away from the rim in the previous three games. "Shooting is confidence," he said. "Today, I forgot everything and threw with confidence." "The coaching staff is also instructed to 'If you shoot with hesitation, it's your responsibility, so throw it no matter what.' The shots are average, so I threw without hesitation today," he said.

In pre-match training on the day, DB made a long shot (half-line shot). Head coach Kim Joo-sung said, "I said I have to win after I hit the ball." Asked if Jangpo-gi had an impact, Ellonson laughed and said, "Maybe it has an impact."

With 27 games, the half of the season, starting with basketball spirit, Ellonson has played an average of 30 minutes and 35 seconds, scoring 22.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, playing as DB's one option. "I'm happy with where I am," Ellonson said. "I'm happy that I've been doing this in the third round. The team that is doing better as the season goes by is a strong team, and I am satisfied with the way not only me but also my team members play basketball. I will also try to be a better player for the rest of the round," he said.

Finally, Ellonson said, "My goal is to advance to the playoffs. I talk a lot with the players, and that's the first goal. You have to deal with strong teams every moment with your mentality. I'm in a good position, but I'll try not to be satisfied," he said.

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