"Congratulations on the AG gold medal," "Faster and more exciting basketball"... KBL's 10 team heads deliver bold declarations [Hanam-dong site]

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Ahead of the opening of the 2026-2027 professional basketball season, the heads of all 10 teams each threw down their battle flags, foreshadowing fierce competition for standings.

The KBL held the 2026~2027 KBL Opening Media Day on the afternoon of the 29th at the Our WON Banking Hall in Blue Square, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, marking the official start toward the new season.

Newly appointed team heads also delivered bold declarations. Head coach Lee Gyu-seop, who has taken over the helm of Wonju DB, stated his ambition to "deliver joy to fans with faster and more aggressive basketball."

Head coach Kim Sang-sik, the new head coach of Seoul Samsung, reaffirmed his resolve to "do our best and strive to win as many games as possible."

The oldest team head among the 10th teams drew attention with a warm message of encouragement. Head coach Yoo Do-hoon of Anyong Posco (Anyang Jeonggwan) took the microphone before delivering his team's declaration, saying, "We had a preliminary discussion among the coaches, and I decided to represent us in congratulating our younger colleagues on their gold medal at the Asian Games. I am proud of the younger colleagues who have achieved such a great feat," praising the success of the men's national basketball team members who topped the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Following this, Head coach Yoo added, "I ask for more interest in the KBL. I hope Korean basketball develops further this year." He continued, "We replaced all foreign players and refined our defensive organization. In the regular season, shots will go in smoothly. We will always play winning basketball," adding a declaration befitting the eldest among team heads.

Head coach Son Chang-hwan of Goyang Sono, who reached the championship finals last season, said, "Last season, our goals were a .500 win rate and advancing to the top 6, but we achieved an undeservedly good result. This season, we are raising our goal to fulfill the dream of reaching the top 4."

Head coach Jeon Hee-cheol of Seoul SK, facing his farewell season at Jamsil Student Gymnasium, vowed, "This season is our last year at the Student Gymnasium. We will deliver a great finale with the appearance of knights who fight to the end."

The determination of the defending champions was also prominent. Head coach Jo Sang-hyun of Changwon LG, the regular season champion, said, "We will shake off the regrets of the playoffs and play LG's unique basketball through the growth of young players and team organization." Head coach Lee Sang-min of Busan KCC, who won the championship finals last year, stated, "Last year, the label 'super team' was a heavy burden, but this year we will provide better results and fun with enjoyable basketball."

Teams aiming for a turnaround also sharpened their blades. Head coach Moon Kyung-eun of Suwon KT promised, "We were sorry to fans due to many injuries last season. As our key players are in the recovery stage, we will solidify the team before the November A-match break and present good basketball." Head coach Kang Hyuk of Daegu Korea Gas Corporation said, "We will play a wonderful one-team game with the energy and passion of our rejuvenated team," while Head coach Yang Dong-geun of Ulsan Hyundai Mobis declared, "Our gentle players have equipped themselves with toughness. We will show fast and strong basketball."

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