Kim Hyo-beom didn't even call for "the first time that a director is late."→ No suspension on business trip, 3 million won in sanctions alone

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The KBL (Korea Basketball Federation) has confirmed the disciplinary action against Kim Hyo-beom (43), head coach of the Seoul Samsung Thunder, who is the party to the "unprecedented tardiness." There was no suspension and only sanctions were imposed.

KBL said, "We held the 31st 10th Finance Committee at 1 p.m. on the 12th and discussed director Kim Hyo-beom's 'violation of supervisory performance obligations' and decided to impose a fine of 3 million won."

Coach Kim Hyo-beom's tardiness occurred in a game between Seoul Samsung and Suwon KT 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.

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.

Coach Kim Hyo-beom reportedly did not even give an explanation to the KBL's financial committee on the 12th. He missed the away game against Ulsan Hyundai Mobis at 7 p.m. at Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium.

The Samsung club also recognized the seriousness of the situation and imposed a penalty of 2 million won on Kim. He asked the club for the responsibility of contacting him only when the game was imminent without asking for understanding in advance.

It was the first time in KBL history that an active coach has arrived since the start of the game due to personal reasons. Coach Kim Hyo-beom will be fined a total of 5 million won by combining the KBL and the club. However, fans' eyes are still cold on the head coach who broke the game time, which is a public promise, hiding behind the cause of "personal history." There are also voices in the basketball world that the procedure was regrettable.

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