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Lee Hyun-jung Chooses NBA Summer League with Spurs Over Lucrative Korean League Offers
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Lee Hyun-jung Chooses NBA Summer League with Spurs Over Lucrative Korean League Offers

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Korean basketball ace Lee Hyun-jung will join the San Antonio Spurs for the 2026 NBA Summer League.
  • Lee's agency confirmed his selection by the storied NBA franchise, known for its success in the 2000s and its current star Victor Wembanyama.
  • Despite lucrative offers from the Korean B. League, Lee chose to pursue his NBA aspirations.

Korean basketball star Lee Hyun-jung has chosen to pursue his NBA dreams, opting to join the San Antonio Spurs for the 2026 NBA Summer League. His agency, Epic Sports, announced the decision on July 4th, confirming Lee's selection by the renowned franchise.

The Spurs, a dominant force in the NBA during the 2000s and currently rebuilding around star player Victor Wembanyama, represent a significant opportunity for the young Korean talent. This move comes despite substantial offers from the Korean B. League, which reportedly included a minimum annual salary of 2 billion Korean won (approximately $1.4 million USD).

Lee's decision highlights his commitment to competing at the highest level of professional basketball. His participation in the NBA Summer League will provide a platform to showcase his skills and potentially earn a regular-season contract with the Spurs or another NBA team.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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