Carl Tamayo looks to add another overseas title to his collection as the Changwon LG Sakers battle the Seoul SK Knights in the 2025 KBL Finals.
The 2025 KBL Finals stage is set as the Changwon LG Sakers take on the top-seeded Seoul SK Knights, with history on the line for both club and player.
At the heart of Changwon’s title push is Filipino import Carl Tamayo, who has emerged as a vital piece of the Sakers' core.
After playing a limited role in his championship run with Japan’s Ryukyu Golden Kings in the B.LEAGUE in 2023, Tamayo has flourished in a starring role for Changwon.
The former UP Fighting Maroon averaged 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game during the regular season, showcasing his versatility and offensive growth.
Tamayo continued that form in the Playoffs, putting up 15.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in a dominant 3-0 semifinal sweep over Ulsan, helping power the LG Sakers into just their third KBL Finals appearance in franchise history—and their first since the 2013–14 season.
A championship would mark Changwon’s first-ever KBL title, and for Tamayo, it would make him the first Filipino player to win league titles in both Japan and South Korea—an international feat that would further elevate his standing in the region.
But standing in their way are the Seoul SK Knights, the league's top seed and a perennial contender.
For the LG Sakers and Tamayo, the road to history demands their greatest performance yet.
Here is the 2025 KBL Finals schedule:
- Game 1: May 5 — LG Sakers @ SK Knights
- Game 2: May 7 — LG Sakers @ SK Knights
- Game 3: May 9 — SK Knights @ LG Sakers
- Game 4: May 11 — SK Knights @ LG Sakers
If necessary
- Game 5: May 13 — LG Sakers @ SK Knights
- Game 6: May 15 — SK Knights @ LG Sakers
- Game 7: May 17 — LG Sakers @ SK Knights
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]