Kanter, the "chief architect" of a new chapter in KBL history, selected as overwhelming Round MVP... Prize money of 2 million won [Official Announcement]

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Kerem Kanter, the elite foreign player for Seoul Samsung, which wrote a new page in KBL history with the league's first-ever "perfect record in Round 1," has emerged as the standout star of the 2026-2027 professional basketball season's first round.

On the 3rd, the KBL officially announced via a press release that Kanter was selected as the MVP for the 2026-2027 KCC Professional Basketball Round 1, having secured an overwhelming 85 votes out of 101 valid ballots in a poll conducted by accredited reporters.

Kanter enjoyed the joy of winning his first career round MVP. Furthermore, it has been nearly nine seasons since a Seoul Samsung player last lifted the round MVP trophy, following Ricardo Ratliff (now known as Ra Jian-a) in Round 2 of the 2017-2018 season.

This award is the result of full recognition for his contribution to leading an unprecedented feat that no team in KBL history has ever accomplished. Kanter played in all nine games of Round 1, averaging 36 minutes and 49 seconds on the court while posting a remarkable performance with 26.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.

He was dominant across all statistical categories. Kanter ranked first in both average playing time and scoring for the entire league in Round 1. He single-handedly accounted for a staggering 34.7% of Samsung's total team points, while also drawing the league-high average of 7.2 fouls per game, completely dismantling opponents' paint areas.

Thanks to Kanter's overwhelming presence on the court, Samsung achieved KBL's first-ever perfect record in Round 1 and a professional basketball all-time record nine-game winning streak at the start of the season, finishing Round 1 as the sole leader.

Kanter, who has been crowned Round MVP, will be awarded a commemorative trophy and prize money of 2 million won. The KBL plans to release a variety of commemorative merchandise for Kanter's Round MVP title, including uniforms and keychains.

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