“I want to be a professional team coach someday”
Kim Kang-sun (190 cm tall, G) was the eighth overall pick in the 2009 KBL domestic rookie draft and wore the Daegu Orions (currently Sono, Goyang). After spending two years in Daegu, Kim moved to Goyang from the 2011-2012 season. In the 2015-2016 season, she won the title for the first time since her debut.
In the 2021-2022 season, he became the captain for the first time since his debut. He achieved his career high in scoring with 5.7 points per game for an average of 17 minutes and 55 seconds in 42 regular league games. However, after the 2021-2022 season, he received tremendous news. The Orion professional basketball team, which had been with Kim Kang-sun for nearly 13 years, announced its end of operation.
Day One Sports replaced Orion’s professional basketball team. They took a bigger role than the actual one. They chose “Basketball President” Heo Jae as their name sponsor. However, they were in pain. They were not paid for more than five months. Day One Sports, which was the management of the team, was eventually removed from the KBL in June 2023.
The KBL could have gone under the 9-team system. Day One Sports players were able to split up. However, Sono International announced its intention to form the team, and players including Kim Kang-sun spent the 2023-2024 season under the name of the “Goyang Sono Sky Gunners.” Although he failed to make the playoffs, he ended his first season.
“Players were able to disperse. But Sono gave me relief. Thanks to Sono, I was able to come back to exercise. I was so grateful. However, I did not have good performance. But everyone worked hard (laughs),” Kim said, looking back on the 2023-2024 season.
However, as a “one-club player,” Kim retired after the 2023-2024 season. He will finish his professional career. Now that he has passed through all sorts of influences, he can think a lot about it.
“There were many good things, but there were also many difficulties. My hometown (Daegu->Koyang) has changed, and my team name (Orion->Carrot->Sono) has changed several times,” Kim Kang-sun said, recalling his days as a player.
Although he did not wear the uniform, Kim Kang-sun experienced her second life as a power analysis coach. This is her first step as a leader. That’s why she has to think about what she should do as a leader from now on.
First of all, Kim Kang-sun said, “It’s right to be the coach. I will also sit on the bench. However, the general manager considers power analysis important, so I will take charge of both coaching and power analysis. I have to start working from June 3rd, and I have to learn from then on,” explaining the meaning of “power analysis coach.”
He then said, “I’m taking a break for now. I think I’ll learn how to work when I join after vacation. As the youngest coach, I think I need to learn from the coach and coaches, and also talk with the players a lot. I need to play the role I need in the team.”
Lastly, “I have set my sights on becoming a ‘professional team coach’ since I was young. I still think that way. It would be fun to set up my own team.” As a leader, I set my sights on Kim, saying, “Of course, it will not be easy, but I will make an effort.” Kim Kang-sun’s new journey will begin on June 3.
BY: 토토사이트 순위
