The truth that I told you at the top...Park Hye-jin said, "Woori Bank, I was sorry and sad."

The truth that I told you at the top...Park Hye-jin said, "Woori Bank, I was sorry and sad."

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"In fact, every time I met Woori Bank, I felt sad."

It is never easy to make changes at the top. Guard Park Hye-jin (BNK) also had a lot of thoughts. She joined Woori Bank in 2008 and immediately became rookie of the year. Of course, she held the era of Woori Bank's dynasty together. From 2023 to 2024, she only had eight championship rings on her hands. At a time when she got used to everything. Park Hye-jin shouted for challenge instead of stability. She decided that she needed a kind of turning point. She left her nest where she had been for 15 years and headed to her hometown team. She signed a free agent contract with BNK for a total of 320 million won for three years.
With Park Hye-jin joining the team, BNK has become even stronger. Suddenly, the team garnered attention as a favorite to win the title. It is surprising to recall that it was at the bottom of the last season. In fact, Park Hye-jin benefited significantly from the performance. She played for nearly 35 minutes on average in 21 regular-season games, scoring 9.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. She also displayed 8.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in eight post-season games. She suffered from pain in her left ankle throughout the entire season. She even lost to her right ankle in the second match of the championship game.

Another summit. It will be a special feeling. As a veteran, she felt a lot of responsibility and pressure. "I didn't want to win from the beginning. I just wanted to go to the playoff. I think I went back to being a rookie. I got to wear BNK's first star in an unfamiliar place," Park said. There was also a moment of frustration. It was the defeat against Samsung Life Insurance on Feb. 14, which meant that the team was losing its regular league title. Back then, Park shed tears in the locker room. "I told her to follow me, but I think there should be a result," Park said, nodding.

Throughout the season, he felt burdened. He felt sorry for his former team, Woori Bank. Coincidentally, Woori Bank was also the opponent in the championship game. "I've said, 'It's just a match against Woori Bank,' but in fact, I felt very sad whenever I met them. Even if I lose, it's hard to say hello to the coach if I win. I felt sorry," Park said. "I think Woori Bank, which had a lot of power leaks, is a great team just to be able to reach the championship game."

Still, they understand and recognize each other. Park Hye-jin said, "It's all thanks to Woori Bank coach Wi Sung-woo that I can play on this stage. I can learn from him. Thank you." Knowing that, Coach Wi also said, "(Park) Hye-jin must have been agonizing a lot. Even if she scores the last winning shot, it will not hurt even 0.1%. Congratulations on your victory." Park Hye-jin said, "The victory is over now. I will take a break and try my best to play basketball again." 먹튀검증