Carl Tamayo, Changwon LG Sakers outlast Seoul to rule KBL
Carl Tamayo secured a prized addition to his expanding trophy cabinet after helping the Changwon LG Sakers rule the 2025 Korean Basketball League (KBL) on Saturday at the Jamsil Student Gymnasium.
Changwon, who had a commanding 3-0 series lead before being dragged to a decider, made sure there was no collapse this time, pulling off a narrow 62-58 escape in Game 7 to capture the club's first-ever KBL title.
Tamayo posted a double-double outing of 12 points and 10 rebounds laced with two steals and two assists on the way to his second professional title in as many teams.
He previously had a title run with Ryukyu Golden Kings in the Japan B. League last year.
Heo Il-Young led the offense for Changwon after scattering 14 points behind an impressive 4-of-5 shooting from downtown while also grabbing five rebounds.
Yu Ki-Sang and Yang Jun Seok chipped in 12 and 11 markers apiece.
Meanwhile, fellow Filipino import Juan Gomez de Liaño found himself on the opposite side of history as Seoul failed to complete the reverse sweep.
The former UP standout, however, didn't see action in Game 7.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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