Samsung coach Kim Sang-sik emerges from three-month seclusion, prepares team for worst-case scenario

Seoul Samsung Thunders head coach Kim Sang-sik has broken his three-month silence, addressing the team's dire situation and his intensive preparation for the upcoming season. The Thunders have finished last in the league for five consecutive years, a streak Kim is determined to end.

Kim revealed he has been largely out of the public eye, dedicating his time to strategizing and preparing the team. He admitted to operating under the assumption that star player Lee Dae-sung might not be available, forcing him to explore alternative options. "I thought Lee Dae-sung wasn't there," Kim stated, indicating a proactive approach to roster building.

With the team's persistent struggles, Kim is actively seeking to bolster the roster. He confirmed that the team is considering a primary "option" big man, a crucial position for improving their performance. The club parted ways with former coach Kim Hyo-bum shortly after the season ended in April, and Kim Sang-sik was appointed to lead the turnaround effort by the end of May.

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I thought Lee Dae-sung wasn't there.