(LEAD) (Asiad) Forward lifts S. Korea to men's hoops gold with sharpshooting, leadership
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- No one scored more points, made more three-p...
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean forward Lee Hyun-jung led his team to a gold medal win at the Asian Games, boasting a stellar performance across the six games he played. Lee outscored his opponents, made the most three-pointers, grabbed the most rebounds and had the most steals in the entire tournament. Lee's impressive statistics included 27 points, 18 rebounds and 14 steals in the final victory over Japan.
He finished with an astounding 144 total points across the six games, a feat never achieved by his team before. Despite his small stature at 202 centimeters, Lee dominated the court with his sharpshooting, averaging 25 shots from downtown, with no one else tallying more than 20. He also showcased his resilience with a 84 percent free throw shooting accuracy.
Lee credited his mother for his success, noting that she helped him remain humble. Lee expressed his desire to continue playing for the national team, aiming to grow even stronger on the global stage.
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