Changwon LG, Ahead of the Quarterfinals PO, Strengthens Team with 3-Year Contract Renewal for Coach Jang Sang-hyun and Coaching Staff: "Excellent for Building a Sustainable Strong Team"

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Changwon LG Sakers have once again shown firm trust in head coach Jang Sang-hyun (50), who has successfully improved the team's performance and results simultaneously. With the quarterfinal playoffs approaching, the team's decision to renew contracts for all coaching staff, including coach Im Jae-hyun (49), is seen as a move to bolster the team's strength.

Changwon LG announced on the 22nd that it has signed a three-year contract renewal with head coach Jang Sang-hyun and the coaching staff through the 2028-2029 season. Specific contract terms, including salaries, will not be disclosed pending mutual agreement.

Coach Jang Sang-hyun, who took charge of the team in the 2022-2023 season, is widely praised for completely transforming the team during his tenure. Under his leadership, LG has consistently reached the quarterfinal playoffs for four consecutive years, achieving the club's first-ever championship title and securing the regular season title for the first time in 12 years this season.

Notably, he successfully established a 'Team First' culture that prioritizes team goals over individual players by implementing a powerful defense system based on data and emphasizing team-oriented basketball.

The LG club cited 'long-term operational direction' as the core reason for the contract renewal. The club stated, "Coach Jang Sang-hyun fully understands the club's goal of maintaining a strong team roster," and added, "His ability to activate tactical flexibility and opponent-specific plans through precise data-driven analysis and thorough preparation is outstanding."

Additionally, his ability to identify each player's strengths and weaknesses and provide differentiated training and motivation to foster their growth was a key factor in the contract renewal.

Having successfully renewed his contract, Coach Jang Sang-hyun expressed both gratitude toward the club and affection for the fans. Coach Jang said, "I am grateful to LG Group Koo Gwang-mo (Chairman) and all club employees who decided to renew my contract," and added, "I am even more pleased that the coaching staff who worked hard alongside me have also been renewed under favorable conditions."

He continued, "I believe we are gradually fulfilling our promise made to fans since my initial appointment to build a team that can challenge for the championship at any time," and stated, "We will continue to build a positive team culture for the passionate 'Sebaragi' fans who support us."

With this contract renewal, attention is now focused on whether Coach Jang Sang-hyun, whose coaching abilities have been recognized, can firmly establish Changwon LG as an absolute powerhouse in the KBL over the next three years.

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