LG’s ‘hardened’ Yang Jun-seok will answer the hopes and expectations surrounding him ‘this time’?

LG’s “LG Hopeful” Yang Jun-seok (23, 180 cm, guard) exceeded expectations in his first practice game of the offseason.

Yang impressed in a scrimmage against UP of the Philippines on Monday (Sept. 29) at LG’s practice gym at Champions Park in Icheon. Yang, who was selected by Changwon LG with the first overall pick in the 2022 KBL Rookie Draft, has had to deal with disappointment over the past two seasons.

In those two seasons, he averaged just 3.56 points, 1.24 rebounds, and 1.85 assists. He showed promise in last year’s off-season training camp in the Philippines, but he had to deal with the shadow of senior Lee Jae-do and a somewhat passive 해외 카지노 사이 role in the 2023-24 season.

After two seasons and a second consecutive quarterfinal PO exit, Yang was back at the starting lineup for a new season, and after more than a month of building up his strength and conditioning, Yang played in his first offseason scrimmage.

Once he was in the starting lineup, Yang started the game in his primary role as field commander, and his usual steadiness was still there. He led the LG offense with his steady handling and extra space.

As we watched the game, we could see some changes. He was very aggressive on offense. UP guard Jin defended Yang Jun-seok tough, but instead of avoiding him, he used active contact to peel off the defense. He was also active in the jumper and three-point shooting process. He hit a series of mid-range jumpers and three-pointers. Those who watched the game talked about a “different” player.

He was active on the boards. He ran the two-man game effectively. He was able to create his own offense and effectively pass the ball to screeners with rolls and pops. After nearly 30 minutes of action, Yang can be given a passing grade, as he made the necessary changes in his first off-season scrimmage.

When asked after the match about last season, Yang Jun-seok said, “(Lee) Jae also played a lot in place of his brother. But as I played more and more, I realized that I didn’t have enough off-season preparation. I think the gap was big. I’m going to do things differently this time. I will prepare step by step,” he said.

Yang Jun-seok continued, “Looking back at last season, I had a strong tendency to pass too much. I need to take my shots to create better chances. I’m confident. I’m being proactive. I’m practicing a lot.”

“Everyone has been in shape for about a month. The roster has changed a lot. I felt that there were a lot of things to adjust to. Obviously, the organization will not come out at first. We’ll have to adjust during the season. We have to keep improving our organization through off-season practice games.”

LG made the bold decision to trade Lee Jae-do for Yang Jun-seok. They traded Lee Jae-do for Jeon Seong-hyun, believing in his growth and passing ability. LG officials told a similar story.

Over the past two seasons, Yang Jun-seok has been criticized for his lack of aggressiveness. “I kept thinking about my aggressiveness. It’s something I need to change. During the off-season, I worked on my body and improved my physical strength. These are the keywords that are the foundation of aggressiveness. In any case, you have to be proactive.”

Finally, Yang Jun-seok said, “My knee is perfect. Last season, I had the same results as the season before. I was very disappointed. There were big changes in the squad, and (Heo) Il-young is preparing well with his brother as the center. We’ll make sure we don’t look like we don’t want to look in the season. I want to keep communicating and go all the way, and I want to do better than last season,” he concluded.

LG has had to face the disappointment of missing out on the quarterfinals in each of the last two seasons. Yang’s growth and performance is essential if they are to move on to greater heights, and he seems to agree. The off-season is more important than ever for the team and for himself, and he’s past the first meaningful step.