“The goal is to win, no matter what.”
The Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Fever won 93-70 against Yonsei University in a scrimmage at the Hyundai Mobis Gymnasium in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on Tuesday.
Hyundai Mobis domestic ace Lee Woo-seok did not play in the scrimmage. He is not suffering from a major injury, but rather a minor soreness. 토토 He is expected to be back in action next week.
For Lee, the offseason has been different in many ways from last year. Unlike last year, when he spent a lot of time with the national team, this year he has been training with the team for a longer period of time. This gives him time to get his body more organized for the long races.
“My body is in good shape. I had a slight strain in training yesterday, so I told him it would be good to rehab for a day or two and then come back. It’s not too bad,” Lee said.
“I think it’s a big advantage to be with the team for a long time, to get used to the direction and to get into the season. I’m also in good shape,” he said.
After the scrimmage, Lee was full of praise for Shawn Long, saying, “He’s really good, isn’t he?” Long didn’t play a lot of minutes on the day, but he still managed to score 30 points. The former Foreign Player MVP is a one-option resource who is expected to make an impact this season. “Shawn Long’s game is really good (laughs). He’s very dominant on offense. On defense, I think he tries a lot to fit in with what the team wants. He comes out before practice and trains a lot, and he trains every day, even on his days off.”
Talking about Long, coach Cho Dong-hyun explained that his passing ability is better than before. When he asked his teammate Lee Woo-seok about it, he said, “His vision is so wide. His teammates are also surprised to see him pass it to them. He has improved himself in many ways. You’ll see,” he laughed.
The addition of Lee Seung-woo, who has a similar playstyle to Lee Woo-seok, is also beneficial. He was active in the game and raised the energy level on defense.
“(Lee) Seung-woo is a very good player. He’s talking to me a lot, learning things and picking up things. It helps me grow a lot,” Lee emphasized.
While the overall quality of KBL teams has increased this season, Hyundai Mobis has also assembled a formidable roster. The season is expected to be fiercely competitive.
“As the coach said, there are no easy teams in all 10 leagues, and I can relate to what he said. We have a good player in Sean Long, but our opponents also have great players and many players who have felt the KBL. We are expecting fierce competition.”
Hyundai Mobis will also need to improve on defense from last season if they want to stay in contention. The team was known as a defense specialist, but last season, they conceded a lot of goals, which sometimes hindered them.
Lee Woo-seok added, “I’m also working hard on defense. The coach talks a lot about conceding goals, and the players are aware of it. The players are working hard on defense and practicing a lot on the details. I think we can get better,” he said, acknowledging the need for improvement.
Lee, who has yet to win a championship since his debut, is aiming to win this season. As he gains more experience, he is also getting closer to enlisting.
“My goal is to win unconditionally. I have to win the championship before I go to the army (laughs),” he said, strengthening his resolve.
“My personal goal is to not get injured. I think if I don’t get injured and go for the win, the results will follow. I don’t think it’s a personal goal to be greedy for a prize. I think if I put it aside and focus on what I need to do, good results will follow when I do well,” he said.
In an era where people live amidst a plethora of video content, Lee Woo-seok is also showing off his talent on the court and on the club’s own video channel.
When asked about this, Lee Woo-seok said, “I heard that the PDs of the club’s channel are uploading videos with less sleep. I’m grateful and feel good that the fans are enjoying it. I’m grateful and I’m happy to hear that the fans are having fun watching the videos.” He added, ”I’ll do my best to make the videos more fun for the players and to repay them in a good way.