Gyun Hur

Place: Seoul

Born: 1965

Biography:

Gyun Hur, also known as Hur Jae, is a South Korean retired basketball coach and former player. Born in Seoul, South Korea on September 28, 1965, Hur is widely regarded as the greatest South Korean basketball player of all time. He is nicknamed 'The President of Korean Basketball' by Korean fans and the media. Hur is known for his versatility and all-rounded skills, being able to play as a shooting guard, point guard, and under the post. He took the Athlete's Oath with handball player Son Mi-na at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Hur is the father of basketball players Heo Ung and Heo Hoon.