Many Korean Americans in the NBA discussed experiencing impostor syndrome at various stages in their career.
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When Jon Yim began his career in the N.B.A., he was contacted by John Cho. Cho, then the Houston Rockets' director of basketball technology, reached out to Yim, a player development coach and video coordinator for the Portland Trail Blazers, to make sure he had an ally and mentor on and off the court. |
"If you need anything, let me know," Yim recalled Cho telling him. |
Yim is now repeating the same offer to a small contingent of Korean-Americans who have been hired for notable positions in the N.B.A., the W.N.B.A. and the G League. |
Earlier this season, Yim approached Evan Scott, who is believed to be the first Korean-American to officiate in the N.B.A. First, he argued about a call. Then he offered his congratulations. |
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