Professional basketball coach Kim Seung-ki of Goyang Sono Sky Gunners apologized for the abuse controversy.
On the 24th, coach Kim Seung-ki's apology was posted on the official account of the Goyang Sono Sky Gunners.
Kim Seung-ki said, "First of all, I deeply apologize for my shameful behavior as a coach of a team and a person who has to take the most responsibility."
He then apologized again, saying, "And I bow down and sincerely apologize to the general manager of Wonju DB, the club officials, and the coaching staff, who were hurt by my actions."
"I also feel sorry for the fans who always support me passionately," he said. "I will be reborn as a more strict and mature basketball player and leader to prevent this from happening in the future."
Finally, "In the future, I will only give you good news and do my best in every game this season. Once again, I deeply reflect on myself," he said.
Earlier, after the 2023-2024 KBL Goyang Sono and Wonju DB match at Goyang Sono Arena on the 19th, it was reported that Sono Kim Seung-ki and DB general manager Kwon Soon-cheol had an argument in the hallway of the gym.
After the end of the second quarter of the game, the DB general manager complained about the referee's decision, and after the game, Kim Seung-ki reportedly cursed at DB manager Kim Joo-sung and the secretary-general. As a result, the general manager of the DB protested and the argument spread.
In a call with a media outlet, Kim Seung-ki explained that he was close to the DB secretary-general and told him exactly what he felt at the time. He admitted to the altercation with Kwon Soon-cheol that it was his fault, but explained that he had never cursed.
At that time, the game was won by DB with 91:99.
On this day 24th, the KBL held its second financial committee at the KBL Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and imposed sanctions of 10 million won on Kim Seung-ki and 2 million won on Kwon Soon-cheol.
General manager Kwon Soon-cheol visited the headquarters during the game and was subject to disciplinary action even though he was not a member of the team, such as a coach or coach.
According to the KBL, the penalty of 10 million won is the highest level of punishment received by a professional basketball coach.
Goyang Sono Sky Gunners was founded in September. However, the KBL recognizes that it inherits the history of the Oriental Medicine Basketball Team, which was founded in 1996, and the Orions, Carrot Jumper, and Day One Jumper. 스포츠토토사이트
Sono, who remains in seventh place in the 2023-2024 regular league 4 wins and 7 losses in 11 games as of this day 24th, will meet at Changwon LG and Changwon Gymnasium for the first time in six days after the match against DB on the 25th.
