▲ Lee Hyun-jung (No. 1) takes a shot during the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group B fourth match against Japan, held at the Okinawa Arena in Japan on the 1st.
Lee Hyun-jung, who is pursuing a career in the NBA, scored 9 points by sinking three three-pointers in an NBA Summer League consolation game.
Playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Lee started in the game against the Phoenix Suns at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played for 25 minutes and 47 seconds, successfully converting 3 of his 5 three-point attempts.
Lee also contributed 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, helping San Antonio secure an 86-81 victory.
After failing to advance to the playoffs with a 3-1 record in the preliminary rounds, San Antonio added one more win in the consolation game, bringing their record to 4-1.
(Photo: Provided by FIBA, Yonhap News)
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