Choi Jun-yong announces intent to join NBA from Korea

Choi Jun-yong, a forward for the Korean national basketball team, declared on July 29, 2026, his aspiration to play in the NBA. At a press conference in Seoul, he expressed that moving to the United States is the next step in achieving his long-held dream. Choi has competed in the Korean Basketball League since 2016 and cited a desire for new challenges as his motivation. He has faced various obstacles in his professional career in Korea but realized he has always wanted to reach the NBA.

• 7:43 AMYahoo Sports — Choi Jun-yong announced Wednesday he will try to reach …