Kim Hyo-beom, head coach of Samsung in Seoul, referred to the KBL Finance Committee → Attention is paid to the level of disciplinary action

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Kim Hyo-beom (43), head coach of the Seoul Samsung Thunder, was referred to the KBL Finance Committee in connection with the "unprecedented situation" in which he arrived late at the stadium and failed to lead the game normally.

The KBL (Korea Basketball Federation) said in a text message from the reporters on the morning of the 11th, "The 10th Finance Committee of the 31st will be held at 1 p.m. on the 12th." The main agenda of this committee is the deliberation on director Kim Hyo-beom's "violation of supervisory performance obligations."

The incident occurred in a game between Seoul Samsung and Suwon KT held at Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena on the 9th. At that time, head coach Kim Hyo-beom did not appear at the official interview site before the start of the game, and did not appear on the bench at the start of the game.

Coach Kim arrived at the stadium late around 7:30 p.m., when the second quarter was underway. However, due to regulations, it was not possible to enter the bench during the game, so he was able to direct the team until the third quarter after halftime. In the first half, the coaches led the team instead of head coach Kim Hyo-beom.

According to the KBL Competition Management Guidelines, teams participating in the game must, in principle, arrive at the stadium 60 minutes before the start of the game. Director Kim's perception constitutes a "violation of performance obligations" in violation of this operating regulation.

An official from the Samsung club explained at the scene, "It was delayed due to personal reasons," but did not give a specific reason. Coach Kim also said at a press conference after the game, "I don't want to be an emotional player. It is true that the family is so hurt and struggling. I'll just tell you that much," he said, declining to comment.

It is the first time in KBL history that an active coach has arrived since the start of the game due to personal reasons. As it is a matter directly related to the responsibility of game management, the basketball community is paying attention to what judgment the Financial Services Commission will make.

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