The national flag was soon Kim Jong-kyu, and he was still the best in the national team uniform.
South Korea's men's basketball team, led by head coach Choo Il-seung, won by 40 points 95-55 in the first Group D match of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games against Indonesia at Zhejiang Kim Najium in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on the 26th.
I was able to laugh at ace Heo Hoon's 20 points and 7 assists. On top of that, Kim Jong-kyu's confidence in the "Kim Jong-gyu" mode led to a good start for Korea.
Kim Jong-kyu recorded 19 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks against Indonesia. With Ha Yoon-ki not playing due to mild ankle pain, he was seen as a big player who protected the bottom of the goal with Lee Seung-hyun and Ra Gun-ah.
Kim Jong-kyu's presence was extraordinary. He showed a wonderful dunk with fantastic teamwork with Heo Hoon. Indonesia, which is generally low in height, did not even think of a way to prevent Kim Jong-kyu's rim attack. It was a game that confirmed all the advantages of Kim Jong-kyu that we know, including active movements and securing space for scoring.
In particular, there is no doubt about Kim Jong-kyu at the Asian Games. He was the first hero to bring the gold medal in 12 years since the 2002 Busan Asian Games, tying Hamed Haddadi, the "King of Asia," at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games nine years ago. Then Kim Jong-kyu returned to Hangzhou.
No player is more reliable than Kim Jong-kyu when he wears the national team uniform. He was more devoted to the Taegeuk mark than any other active player and always played in international competitions unless he had a major injury. Although he has been undervalued due to his recent slump in the league, national team member Kim Jong-kyu is clearly different. 스포츠토토
Recalling the 2018 Asian Games in Palembang, Jakarta, which he was absent five years ago due to ankle surgery, Kim Jong-kyu said, "I felt sorry for everyone." It was a word that showed how he looked at the Taegeuk mark and how much patriotism he had.
If Oh Se-geun had not left the team, there would have been no place for Kim Jong-kyu. Kim Jong-kyu, who has devoted himself to the national team for a long time, must be hurt. Nevertheless, Kim Jong-kyu had a different mindset.
Kim Jong-kyu said in an interview before the competition, "Nine years ago in Incheon, I was able to get an opportunity with the help of my brothers as the youngest." Now I want to play that role and show good performance," he promised. And he kept his promise.
Kim Jong-kyu's performance can also be a great stimulus to Ha Yoon-ki. In the end, Ha Yoon-ki should also be a big help in order to win an away gold medal in Hangzhou for the first time in 41 years. As Kim Joo-sung did to Kim Jong-kyu nine years ago, Kim Jong-kyu is another stimulus to Ha Yoon-ki this year.
However, Kim Jong-kyu has one more promise to keep. He said, "I want to do an interesting job of the second gold medal with (Kim) Sun-hyung." Unlike in the past, this year's Asian Games have seen its competitors' power drop significantly. The Republic of Korea has also come to its current position, struggling with poor support and environment. On the day Kim Jong-kyu keeps his promise, Korea will make a new history in 41 years. I just want him to keep his promise.
