Seoul Samsung Thunders – Team Profile

The Seoul Samsung Thunders are a Seoul-based professional basketball club backed by Samsung Electronics. Dating back to 1978, they shifted from Suwon to Jamsil Arena in 2001. The Thunders have claimed two KBL titles (2000–01, 2005–06) and multiple top finishes. Known for nurturing elite talent like Lee Dae‑sung and legends such as Lee Sang‑min, the team remains a perennial playoff contender in Korea’s top league.

Seoul Samsung Thunders – Quick Profile

• Founded: 1978 (as Samsung Men’s Basketball Club); joined KBL in 1997
• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Home Arena: Jamsil Arena (11,069 capacity)
• Team Colors: Blue, white, yellow
• Ownership/Sponsor: Samsung Electronics (under Samsung Sports / Cheil Worldwide)
• Head Coach: Kim Hyo‑beom
• Captain: Lee Dong‑yeop

Achievements & Titles

• KBL Championships (2): 2000–01, 2005–06
• Regular Season Titles: 2000–01; runners‑up in 2005–06
• Runners-up: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2016–17
• ABA Club Championship: Winners in 2001, 2007, 2010; 3rd place in 2008 & 2009

Notable Players (Past & Present)

• Lee Dae‑sung (Guard, #43): Joined in 2024; former league champion and playoff MVP
• Lee Weon‑seok, Kim Jin‑young: Key domestic players in recent squads
• Historic stars: Moon Kyung‑eun, Lee Sang‑min, Seo Jang‑hoon were core to past titles

Recent Performance

• 2024–25 season saw a mixed run, including a close 79–76 loss to Seoul SK Knights in April
• Team averages around 73 PPG, 43 RPG, 17 APG, conceding ~88 PPG

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