Heo Hoon's witty joke: "Three-generation PO MVPs? My mother raised three beasts." → Heo Woong quickly corrected: "Are you drunk on champagne? I have three sons."

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Heo Woong (33) and Heo Hoon (31), the brothers who wrote the legend of "KBL's first 6th-place championship," made the venue erupt in laughter with their bold and unfiltered remarks during an interview room session right after the victory.

On the 13th, KCC defeated Goyang Sonos 76-68 in the 5th game of the "2025-2026 LG Electronics Professional Basketball" Championship Series held at Goyang Sonos Arena in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, securing the title with a series record of 4 wins and 1 loss. Heo Hoon, who captured his first career Playoff MVP(Choi U-su-seon (수상)) today, and Heo Woong, the Playoff MVP from two years ago, entered the interview room together to share the joy of their championship.

During the interview, when a question arose about the historic first instance of a father and two sons all holding the Playoff MVP title, including their father Heo Jae (61), Heo Hoon's witty humor burst forth.

Heo Hoon began by saying, "I think the biggest credit for all three of us receiving MVPs goes to our mother," and then added a joke filled with respect: "My mother worked so hard raising three beasts."

Caught off guard by his younger brother's shocking "beast" metaphor, Heo Woong, standing beside him, could not hide his embarrassment and immediately tried to smooth things over. Heo Woong scolded his brother, saying, "What do you mean 'beasts'? We are three sons," and added, "He must be drunk on champagne," which once again drew laughter. Heo Hoon then playfully changed his words, saying, "Three sons, or rather, three men including our father," to wrap up the situation.

Even amidst the playful jokes, genuine mutual respect for each other shone through on the basketball court. Recalling the grueling schedule throughout the series, Heo Hoon said, "It was very tough because I had to play both offense and defense, but I endured with the thought that the one who runs one step further wins the championship."

In particular, regarding his brother Heo Woong, Heo Hoon said, "I have played against my brother as an opponent and with him on the same team, and he has the 'grit' to deliver a crucial shot when the team needs it and is in trouble. It is not easy to become such a tough player. I truly respect him."

Heo Woong also did not hold back his praise for his younger brother. Heo Woong replied, "(Heo) Hoon has had natural talent since he started playing basketball in his childhood. Although he is my younger brother, I have always recognized him as a basketball player. Today, Hoon is the champion."

As KCC had been called a "super team" since before the season and was considered a strong championship favorite, the psychological pressure felt by the players was significant. Heo Woong revealed, "Because of that, I was heavily criticized. Every time I heard those words during the regular season, my pride was hurt, and although it was hard, I tried to endure silently and overcome it."

In contrast, Heo Hoon said, "On the contrary, playing in the playoffs was even more fun and enjoyable. I thought, 'When will I get to play again with such perfect and outstanding players?' There were more moments of happiness and fun."

With this championship, KCC reached the top for the 7th time in its history, tying with Ulsan Hyundai Mobis for the most championships in history. In particular, following their "first-ever 5th-place championship" in the 2023-2024 season, they achieved "KBL's first-ever 6th-place championship" this season, leaving an unprecedented record in professional basketball history.

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