"Wouldn't they come at the end of the season? I hope they come to see me."


Willow Johnson registered Willow, who wore Heungkuk Life's uniform as an alternative foreign player for Yelena Mrazenovic registered name Yelena, issued an International Transfer Agreement ITC and a work visa on the 26th. It is highly likely that he will make his V-League debut in a match against Korea Expressway Corporation at Gimcheon Indoor Gymnasium on the 30th.


Willow succeeded in entering the v - league after three challenges. Willow graduated from the university of Oregon in 2020 and played in the American professional league athletic unlimited after playing for Turkiye Nirupfer Belediaspo.


Willow said in an interview with the club, "It's an honor to be in Korea. It's great to be here. I feel great to be able to show my ability in the V-League and compete at a high level with amazing team members."


"I've heard a lot about the V-League from American players and high-quality players who played in Korea before. They say it's amazing and amazing. I'm happy to have such an experience," he said. "Of course, it will be difficult, but I think it will be fun. The entire team members welcomed me from the first day I came here. My team members will protect me even if I go through hard times."


There is another reason why Willow is drawing attention from Korean fans. His father is Major League Baseball legend Randy Johnson. Johnson played in the MLB for 22 years from 1988 to 2009, recording 303 wins and 166 losses with an ERA of 3.29. He received five Cy Young awards and was also selected as an All-Star 10 times. After retiring in 2006, he was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 2015.


"Everyone in my family was happy that I was given the opportunity to play in Korea," he said. "My father was also happy when he found out that I was playing in Korea. He also gave me advice on my career. He always told me to take good care of myself and do my best every day. He stressed that I should go and do my best and show everything at the opportunity I got." 스포츠중계


All fans are interested in whether the legend of ML will come to Korea and watch Heungkuk Life.


Willow responded by saying, "I think he'll probably come around the end of the season. I recently had knee surgery and I'm recovering. I hope he comes to see me."


Willow's shoulders are heavy. Heungkuk Life Insurance is in second place with 50 points 18 wins and six losses. With unstable performance in the fourth round, the team also lost 1-3 to GS Caltex, the last game. Already, the team has eight points different from top-ranked Hyundai E&C 58 points, 19 wins and five losses, while the team has seven points different from third-ranked GS Caltex 43 points, 15 wins and nine losses.


Willow said, "I think my strength is that I bring good energy and energy to the team. I will boost the team's energy and show them how I enjoy myself on the court. I want to continue to win games."


Willow said, "I'm so excited to be in Heungkuk Life. I hope it can be helpful to the team and lead to the championship. Also, the fans welcomed me with open feet. I want to show good performance on the court for my fans and the team."


Meanwhile, Heungkuk Life coach Marcello Avondan, who sends Yelena and joins Willow, said, "Willow is a player with the potential to unravel the clues of the attack from the right," adding, "I believe he is a player who will revitalize the team with his cool attack."