Samsung's head coach Kim Hyo-beom confirmed "late attendance" because of his personal history..." [the site of a water source]

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It is the first time that a director is late. Kim Hyo-beom (43), head coach of Seoul Samsung, arrived at the stadium later than the start of the game and led the team belatedly.

Samsung and Suwon KT will face off in the fifth round of LG Electronics' professional basketball regular league from 2025 to 2026 at Suwon KT Sonic Boom Arena at 7 p.m. on the 9th.

On the same day, Samsung coach Kim Hyo-beom did not attend the pre-interview, which usually takes place about 40 minutes before the game.

He also belatedly recognized the absence of head coach Kim Hyo-beom. An official from KT, the home team, said, "Coach Kim Hyo-beom cannot attend the pre-interview." Currently, the Samsung team is warming up under the leadership of the coaching staff.

In response, a Samsung official said in a phone call with Star News, "I was contacted because head coach Kim Hyo-beom had a personal history," adding, "I arrived late at the stadium while handling personal matters."

Initially, the possibility of missing the game was raised, but head coach Kim Hyo-beom will join the field and take the helm even if it is late. A club official said, "Even if I arrive late at the stadium, I think I will join the game," adding, "The estimated arrival time is expected to be around 7:30 p.m."

As the coach joins the team during the game, the remaining staff, including the head coach, are expected to lead the team at the beginning of the game. The club added, "All the rest of the team and staff except the manager have arrived normally."

Samsung has a long way to go. He is 12 wins, 26 losses and 9th in 38 games this season, just one game away from the lowest-ranked Daegu Gas Corporation (11 wins and 27 losses). In addition, it has recently lost three consecutive games, and it is urgent to turn the mood around.

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