Kim Jong-kyu
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| 2013–2019 | Changwon LG Sakers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–present | Wonju DB Promy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kim Jong-kyu | |
| Hangul | 김종규 |
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| Hanja | 金鐘奎 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Jonggyu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chonggyu |
Kim Jong-kyu (Korean: 김종규; born July 3, 1991) is a South Korean professional basketball player. He currently plays for Wonju DB Promy in the Korean Basketball League and the South Korean national team.
Early life
Kim was not initially interested in basketball until his teacher noticed that he was the tallest in his class and suggested that he take up the sport. He attended Naksaeng High School in Seongnam where he stood out for his height and athleticism.[1]
College career
Kim played college basketball at Kyung Hee University, where he was teammates with Kim Min-goo and Doo Kyung-min. The trio led Kyung Hee to back-to-back sweeps of the U-League regular season title, championship and MBC Cup in 2011 and 2012 and breaking the dominance of the traditional "big three" of college basketball (Yonsei University, Korea University and Chung-Ang University).[2][1] By the time he finished his senior year, he had double-double averages in points and rebounds, averaging 17.3 points and 11.2 rebounds in four seasons.[3][4]
Professional career
Changwon LG Sakers (2013–2019)
Kim was the first overall pick of the
At the end of the 2018-19 season, Kim chose not to renew his contract with Changwon LG Sakers and became a free agent. He joined Wonju DB Promy, becoming the league's highest-paid domestic player.[9]
Wonju DB Promy (2019–present)
Kim was a crucial player in DB's dominance in the
Two games into the 2020-21 season, DB went on an eleven-game losing streak due to a series of injury problems ravaging key players and experienced veterans. Kim was diagnosed with chronic plantar fasciitis and was limited to 20 minutes per game to manage the pain.[12] DB finished second last in the league.
After the KBL announced its salary cap for the 2021–22 season, Kim negotiated a pay cut and is no longer the league's highest-domestic player, although he is still DB's highest paid player.[13][14] In January, he scored 25 points, including a career-high six three-pointers, in the loss against Seoul SK Knights.[15]
National team career
Kim participated in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[16] Later that year, he was called up for the 2014 Asian Games hosted at home. The team won the gold medal, the first since 2002, and Kim and other teammates who had yet to serve their mandatory military service were granted exemptions.[17]
References
- ^ a b "[MY FAMILY] "한 살 때부터 긴~ 종규" 김종규 어머니가 말하는 우리 아들". Jumpball (in Korean). 12 July 2017.
- ^ "두경민(체육대학 10학번) 선수, 발전기금 5,000만 원 약정 — "경희대 농구부 경험이 나를 오늘의 자리에 오르게 했다"" (in Korean). Kyung Hee University Alumni Association. 23 August 2018.
- ^ a b "LG, 신인 1순위로 경희대 김종규 지명" (in Korean). KBS. 30 September 2013.
- ^ "<프로농구> 경희대 김민구·김종규 '날 뽑으러 와요'". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 27 September 2013.
- ^ "[BK포토] 2013 KBL 드래프트를 빛낸 경희대 3인방" (in Korean). BasketKorea.com. 30 September 2013.
- ^ "경희대 빅3, 남농 신인드래프트 상위 1,2,3 순위 싹쓸이". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 1 October 2013.
- ^ "신인왕. 개인성적만? 아니면 팀성적도?". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 28 February 2014.
- ^ "프로농구 MVP LG 문태종, 신인왕 김종규" (in Korean). KBS. 14 April 2014.
- ^ "FA 김종규, 역대 최고 12억7900만원 DB行(종합)". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 20 May 2019.
- ^ "프로농구 허훈, 김종규 제치고 MVP…첫 부자 MVP 탄생". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 20 April 2020.
- ^ "KBL 베스트5는?". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 20 April 2020.
- ^ "DB의 특명, 김종규 없는 20분을 버텨라". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 8 December 2020.
- ^ "부진했던 DB 김종규, 연봉킹 자리 내줘…이정현·최진수도 삭감 칼바람". Jumpball (in Korean). 30 July 2021.
- ^ "2021-2022시즌 KBL 선수 등록 마감 결과 안내" (in Korean). Korean Basketball League. 30 July 2021.
- ^ "허웅 대신 '3점 슈터'로 변신한 김종규, 패배에 빛 바랜 그의 시즌 하이" (in Korean). BasketKorea.com. 22 January 2022.
- ^ "FIBA profile". fiba.com. Archived from the original on June 5, 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ^ "'병역면제' 종규·종현 가치, 20억원 넘는다". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 5 October 2014.
External links
- Profile at KBL.or.kr
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