[Photo] Head coach Jeon Hee-cheol: "Korean basketball's GOAT is Heo Jae"

Published:2026.09.29 ・ 15:06

한남동=김진경

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The media day for the 2026-2027 professional basketball season opening was held on the 29th at the Woori WON Banking Hall in Blue Square, Hannam-dong, Seoul.

SK head coach Jeon Hee-cheol answers questions from reporters.

*This content was translated by AI.

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