Perfect Rejuvenation Mode…KCC Laguna’s Last Dance Continues
Laguna’s (KCC) last dance continues.
KCC defies the odds. They finished fifth in the regular season. It was not worthy of the ‘super team’ label. In spring basketball, it was different. They gathered strength. They took it one step at a time. In the best-of-six playoffs (PO-5 best-of-three), they roared to a three-game sweep of SK and swept the regular season champion DB. In the best-of-four PO, they smiled with a 3-1 series win. All eyes now turn to the championship game. Never before has the fifth-place team in the league reached the top. They will try to do what no one has ever done before.
KCC boasts a lineup that lives up to its reputation as a super team. But all eyes will be on center Lagana. There have been some criticisms that his skills are not as good as they used to be, but when it comes to crucial moments, Lagunia has been a heavy presence. In seven PO games, he averaged more than 30 minutes on the court, posting 23.3 points and 13.1 rebounds. The first game of the best-of-four PO against DB in Wonju on the 15th was a one-man show. He alone accounted for 34 points and 19 rebounds. 텍사스홀덤사이트 He was the driving force behind the victory.
Lagana is a living legend in professional basketball. He made his first appearance in Korea in the 2012-2013 season in a Hyundai Mobis jersey, playing under the name Ricardo Ratliff. His height (200.5 centimeters) doesn’t really stand out from the crowd. He struggled to adapt, as his attacking options were limited to the pate zone. As he gained experience, his game took a steep upward curve. He dominated the court with his long arms and tremendous activity. As the season progressed, his shooting and defense became more solid.
He left a remarkable legacy. He”s the all-time leading scorer for foreigners (11,343 points). Even if we extend the scope to domestic players, he is second only to Seo Jang-hoon (retired – 13,231 points). Strong on the big stage. The glittering rings on his hands speak for themselves. He has the most championships among foreigners. He won three consecutive titles with Hyundai Mobis from 2012-2013 to 2014-2015. He also won the throne in the 2018-2019 season. He has 1,459 points in his PO career, trailing only DB coach Kim Joo-sung (1502 points).
I’m making a big resolution for 2018. She became a Korean citizen through special naturalization. She also officially adopted a new name, Ragan-ah. She competed at various international competitions, including the Asian Games (AG) in Jakarta and Palembang, wearing the Korean flag. Of course, not everything was free. His stats were so high that there were quite a few restrictions. The KBL classified him as a foreigner for power averaging purposes. The one- or two-option foreign salary cap also complicated things for him and his club.
It’s been a long time coming for Kang San. Ragan-ah landed at KCC after playing for Ulsan Mobis and Samsung. He joined the club in November 2019 via trade. He signed a contract extension in 2021, giving him the opportunity to play for three more years. His contract runs until May of this year. The same goes for the national team. Every game is important. I don’t know what my path will be after the season. You don’t know if you’ll be on the market again, or if any team will reach out to you. His age, in his mid-30s (he was born in 1989), also adds to his worries.
That’s why so much attention is focused on Lagana’s last dance. He has yet to taste victory in the KCC. She is determined to give it her all in what could be her last championship. Expectations are high, not only from KCC coach Jeon Chang-jin but also from her teammates. When asked to predict the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the championship, Song Kyo-chang didn’t hesitate to name Ragan-ah. “As everyone has seen, she has a terrifying impact on the court. If she shows it in the championship, I think she will win the MVP overwhelmingly,” he said with a twinkle in his eye.