History is being rewritten, and it’s wearing the colors of chaos, grit, and defiance.
For the first time in Korean Basketball League (KBL) history, the championship series will be contested by the league’s fifth and sixth seeds, turning the traditional power hierarchy on its head and electrifying fans across South Korea for this historic championship duel.
The surge of destiny continued as Busan KCC Egis, with their throng of loyal fans on their home turf cheering them on for every possession and defensive stop, stormed past Anyang Jung Kwan Jang (JKJ) Red Boosters with a completely dominating 84–67 victory in Game 4 of their series. It was a statement win fueled by relentless energy and dominance in the paint.
Choi Jun-yong delivered a near double-double masterpiece with 20 points and nine rebounds, while foreign import Sean Long imposed his will with 22 points and 15 rebounds, bulldozing through Anyang’s defensive walls.
For KCC, this isn’t just another finals appearance. It’s a sequel to a fairytale. During the KBL 2023–2024 season, they stunned the league by conquering Suwon KT Sonicboom, 4–1, in the best-of-seven finals and captured the title as the lowest-seeded (5th seed) champions in history. Now, they’re chasing something even more audacious: becoming the first sixth seed to conquer the KBL summit. It’s a storyline dripping with drama, déjà vu, and the scent of another miracle.
Head coach Lee Sang-min didn’t shy away from the narrative. “We created a 0% miracle two years ago,” he declared with conviction. “This team knows how to win when it matters most.”
But standing in their path is another giant-killer with a story just as compelling.
Goyang Sono Skygunners, the fifth seed, shocked the league by dethroning the top-ranked and defending champion Changwon LG Sakers, completing a stunning rise that has turned them into fan favorites overnight. Their journey has been fueled by fearless play and belief that borders on grit and gall.
Coach Son Chang-hwan embraced the emotional weight of the moment. “We’ve gone further than anyone expected,” he said. “We played basketball that moved the fans, and now we chase the dream together with them.”
Meanwhile, Anyang’s campaign fizzled out in heartbreak, with Filipino standout Rhenz Abando struggling to make an impact in the decisive game, finishing with just three points in a performance that mirrored his team’s frustrations.
All eyes now shift to May 5 at the Goyang Gymnasium, where the improbable finals clash begins. KCC will lean on its battle-tested core, and possibly the spark of Filipino import William Navarro, as they face a Sono squad powered by KBL rising star and Rookie of the Year Kevin Quiambao, one of the brightest talents of Gilas Pilipinas.
Two underdogs. One crown. No script.
One attempts to recreate another miracle run, while the other tries to rewrite its own team’s story. In a league where giants once ruled, the diminutive ones with bold ambitions have taken over, and they’re not done writing history.