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Pro basketball team Seoul Samsung Thunders has set sail for rebuilding its prestigious legacy by appointing Kim Sang-sik (58), the "championship-winning" coach.
Samsung Thunders announced on the 16th via an official press release that it has appointed Coach Kim Sang-sik as the new head coach to lead systematic team reconstruction and strengthen competitiveness.
According to the Samsung organization, the newly appointed Coach Kim Sang-sik is highly regarded by both internal and external stakeholders for his basketball philosophy and tactical expertise accumulated through a long playing career and extensive coaching experience.
Born in 1968, Coach Kim graduated from Yangjeong High School and Korea University before joining Industrial Bank of Korea in 1991 to begin his professional career. As a player, he dominated the court with sharp outside shooting and exceptional mobility, earning the nickname "Moving Missile."
After retiring, he served as senior coach at Anyang SBS-KT&G, then as senior coach and head coach at Daegu Orions, followed by senior coach at Seoul Samsung. Notably, from 2018 to 2021, he led the South Korean men's national basketball team as its head coach.
He also achieved significant accomplishments. In his first season as the 10th head coach of Anyang KGC Ginseng Corporation (now Jung Kwan Jang) in 2022, he secured a championship title by sweeping both the regular season and the championship finals, demonstrating strong leadership.
Samsung officials stated, "The appointment of Coach Kim Sang-sik is an important decision for systematic team reconstruction and strengthening competitiveness. Under his leadership, we aim to unite the players and deliver results that meet fans' expectations."
Upon taking charge, new head coach Kim Sang-sik said, "I am deeply honored to be appointed as the head coach of Samsung Thunders. I will do my utmost to maximize each player's potential and bring joy to fans through aggressive and fast-paced basketball."
Meanwhile, having completed its coaching staff selection, Samsung is set to begin intensive preparations for the 2026-27 KBL season under Coach Kim Sang-sik's leadership.
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