“Self-destruction via 15 turnovers”: Ulsan Hyundai Mobis, which recorded the league’s most turnovers, and Head Coach Yang Dong-geun’s regret: “Errors are more fatal than missed shots”

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The biggest enemy holding back Ulsan Hyundai Mobis this season has not been the opponent, but “self-destructive turnovers.”

Hyundai Mobis committed a staggering 15 turnovers in their away game against Goyang Sonam Skygunners in Round 1 of the 2026-2027 KCC Pro Basketball regular season, held at Goyang Sonam Arena on the 16th, and lost the game 82-95. For Hyundai Mobis, which has committed an average of 13.4 errors per game this season, including this match, earning the dubious distinction of having the most turnovers in the league, the game exposed their painful weakness as-is.

Head Coach Yang Dong-geun of Hyundai Mobis, who entered the official interview room after the game, also offered a painful diagnosis along with a deep sigh. Coach Yang began by saying, “There were too many turnovers (today) as well. It wasn’t that the opponent’s defense was exceptionally great, but I think we forced things out of greed. In particular, it is regrettable that errors occurred on fast-break opportunities.”

He then pointed to the situation where Sonam’s outside shooting exploded, stating, “Sonam generally shot well against us, and today Kim Jin-yu also found his range. It wasn’t because of those players that we lost, but when even players who serve as a source of vitality in the flow of the game hit their shots, it inevitably drains our momentum.”

However, Coach Yang immediately pointed out that the team’s own errors were the real problem, rather than the opponent’s shooting. Coach Yang noted, “The real issue is not that, but turnovers. We gave up offensive rebounds in important moments of the flow and committed turnovers again. Missing shots is a secondary issue, but surrendering possession due to turnovers is fatal.”

He also coldly analyzed why Hyundai Mobis is committing the most turnovers in the league. Coach Yang pointed out, “During the previous three-game losing streak, there were parts where I did not organize things well. From the (most recent) game against DB, I have instructed a lot of organized offense. However, today, despite the opponent bringing out a defense that heavily closes down the interior, it seems we committed turnovers due to the desire to find solutions.”

Finally, Head Coach Yang Dong-geun stated, “We are far short of our win target for Round 1,” while adding, “I think we need to supplement (the turnover issue) a bit more through practice,” before leaving the press conference room.

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