[Official Announcement] Changwon LG Seizes 'NBA First-Round Guard' Archie Goodwin! Reunites with Asem Marei

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Changwon LG Sakers announced on the 3rd that they have unexpectedly signed NBA first-round draft pick guard Archie Goodwin (32, 196cm) as a foreign player for the upcoming season. With this move, LG has now built a powerful foreign player duo alongside its existing key big man, Asem Marei.

Archie Goodwin was a highly anticipated prospect when he was selected 29th overall in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. He later played for teams including the Brooklyn Nets, accumulating 165 career NBA games as a veteran. After leaving the U.S., he built a solid career across various leagues in Europe and Asia.

Notably, last season he showcased explosive scoring power with an average of 26 points while playing for Taipei Fubon Braves in the Taiwan Professional Basketball League. He also demonstrated incredible scoring ability in every game during the East Asia Super League (EASL), fully proving his competitiveness on the Asian stage.

It is reported that Asem Marei, known as a 'filial foreign investor,' played a decisive role in Goodwin's joining LG. The two players were former teammates who shared a locker room during the 2020-2021 season in the French league. Marei actively encouraged Goodwin to come to Korea and became the primary architect of this contract.

Changwon LG head coach Jo Sang-hyun evaluated, "Archie Goodwin is a problem-solver who can break through opposing defenses with his individual skills when game flow becomes stagnant and reliably score points." He added, "Having already proven his abilities on the Asian stage, we expect him to adapt quickly to the KBL."

Archie Goodwin, now wearing LG's jersey, expressed, "I am very excited to become a member of the prestigious club LG Sakers, which won the regular league championship last season," and declared his ambitious goal: "Together with my teammates, I will definitely bring the championship trophy to the team next season."

Meanwhile, having finalized his contract, Archie Goodwin is scheduled to enter Korea in August, complete medical tests, and immediately join the team's official off-season training.

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