Park Ji-soo couldn’t write a drama with a twist.

Cheongju KB lost 72-78 to Asan Woori Bank in Game 4 of Woori Bank’s Woori WON 2023-2024 women’s professional basketball championship game held at the Yi Sun-shin Gymnasium in Asan on the 30th. It sought to win the championship for the first time in two years after the 2021-2022 season, but had to be postponed to another opportunity.

Park Ji-soo was diagnosed with a “panic disorder” in August 2022. A disease caused by damage to the nervous system. Because of that, Park could not guarantee the timing of his return. Park Ji-soo himself said, “I tried to give up,” and looked back on that time.

KB lost its ace and fell into confusion. They came up with an alternative, but the ace’s absence was inevitable. The dignity of the defending champion disappeared. KB eventually failed to advance to the playoffs. Park Ji-soo had to watch the situation off the court.

However, Park returned to the court in the second half of the 2022-2023 season. After the 2022-2023 season, Park also participated in the Hangzhou Asian Games. He showed off his power at the Park Shin-ja Cup held in late August 2023. He scared the opponent even though he was not in 100 percent of his condition.

If Park fully recovers her physical condition and performance, both KB and Park can display their strength during the 2021-2022 season. The unified victory will pave the way for a dynasty once again.

In fact, KB confirmed its regular season title after five rounds in the 2023-2024 season. All five remaining games are now free to play. The same holds true for Park. Although it failed to achieve its goal of becoming an “all-round MVP,” it was able to prepare for the playoffs.

KB, which already advanced to the playoffs, met fourth-ranked Hana One Q. KB has three wins out of three games. Park entered the series with 19.7 points, 16.3 rebounds (6.0 attacks), 3.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks in an average of 33 minutes and 28 seconds. This marks the first time in two years that the team has decided on a championship series since the 2021-2022 season.

Park Ji-soo was unbelievable even in the championship game. In particular, he recorded 37 points and 20 rebounds (13 offensives) in the second game. He became the first WKBL player to achieve 30-20. They also gave a victory to KB, who lost one game. However, KB lost its third game. We faced a desperate crisis.

And Game 4. Shim Sung-young (165 cm, G) gave her team a chance to breathe with two three-point shots, but the intensity of her check on Park has not changed. Park still had to deal with two or three Woori Bank players.

As a result, Park’s shot had no choice but to ignore the rim. With Park unable to score, KB naturally slowed down. It trailed 6-12 in just three minutes and 25 seconds into the game. KB had to call a timeout.

Afterwards, Park Ji-soo failed to regain strength. He seemed tired not only from Kim Dan-bi (180 cm·F) but also from Woori’s cooperative defense. With the score tied at 8:16 p.m. and all five field goals were missed. KB also finished the first quarter 13-20.

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