Controversy Over Preferential Treatment 4 Years Ago? Heo Woong, An Indispensable Existence Now

 

Heo Woong (29), who stood at the center of the controversy over national preference four years ago, proved his worth by himself.

The Korean basketball team won the match with the Philippines in the 2022 men's basketball national evaluation match hosted by KB Kookmin Bank held at Anyang Indoor Gymnasium on the 18th, with a score of 106-102.

Heo Woong was the best hero in this match against the Philippines. In the first game, he recorded 16 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 19 minutes and 47 seconds, and flew with 21 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists and 1 steal, including 5 3-pointers, in 30 minutes 54 seconds in the second game.

Whenever the national team's attack didn't go well, I stood on the court. He was the vanguard that changed the mood. In the first game, he narrowed the double-digit gap to single digits with a great step-back 3-point shot at the end of the second quarter. The second round was even brighter. In particular, the three-point shot and one-and-one at the end of the 3rd quarter and the breakthrough goal at the end of the 4th quarter were highlights.

Besides the famous scene, Heo Woong was the most active in the attack. He made several breakthrough goals by aiming for a loophole in the Philippine defense, which focused on the tall lineup. After the breakout goal 토토사이트웹, the defense as a whole retreated and immediately poured a 3-point shot.

He was also dazzling in the course of eight assists. He gave La Gun-a an entry pass without hesitation and helped Jun-Yong Choi and Jun-seok Yeo's 3-point shot, both of which were looking for the perfect opportunity. The 2v2 play with Kim Jong-Gyu has already been seen several times in Wonju DB.

It was a game against the Philippines that clearly confirmed Heo Woong's growth. In the past, he was just a spot-up shooter, but now he has played the role of selecting and finishing the attack by himself. It was the same as DB ace Heo Woong shown in the KBL in the 2021-22 season.

Heo Woong, who wore the national team uniform for the first time in four years since the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, erased the controversy over preferential treatment. His performance last season was by no means a coincidence, wearing his national team jersey again.

Heo Woong's presence in the current national team roster is huge. The value of existence can be confirmed just by the fact that coach Chu, who pursues a tall lineup, put Heo Woong in for more than 30 minutes in the second game against the Philippines. He also confirmed that he could definitely fill the vacancy of Jeon Seong-Hyun's injury.

Now you will meet a stronger opponent. The national team will face China, Taiwan and Bahrain in the Asia Cup. It is unknown what kind of power they will have and how they will compete in the Asian Cup, but it becomes very difficult if they are the most elite.

Especially in China, the existence of a shooter becomes very important. So far, the national team has never won a high-level victory against China. It is necessary to watch what Heo Woong will show at this time. In the past, he helped win the 2019 FIBA ​​China Basketball World Cup Asia-Oceania qualifier by scoring 16 points against China 토토사이트. In addition, as one accurate shot is a game in which the winner can be decided, his fingertips must be hotter than ever.

Heo Woong boasts the most accurate shooting in the current national team without Jeon Seong-Hyun and Lee Hyun-Joong. His performance in the Asian Cup and his performance against the Philippines support this.