# KBL Best 5

The KBL Best 5 (Korean: 베스트 5) an annual honor bestowed on the best players in the Korean Basketball League following every season. The honor is analogous to the "All-NBA Team" in the NBA or "Team of the Year" in association football. Voting is conducted by a panel of KBL-registered reporters and journalists who exclusively cover the sport. Both domestic and foreign players are eligible for selection.
"One-club man" Yang Dong-geun holds the all-time record for the most number of selections, with nine, and Seo Jang-hoon and Kim Joo-sung are jointly ranked second, with eight selections. Moon Tae-jong and his younger brother Moon Tae-young were both selected for the 2013–14 season's Best 5, the only occasion where a pair of brothers were simultaneously selected. Heo Ung and Heo Hoon are the only other pair of brothers who have been voted into the Best 5, albeit on separate occasions.

## Selections

| ^ | Denotes players who are still active in the KBL |
| * | Denotes players who have been voted into the KBL All-Time Legend 12 |
| Player (X) | Denotes the number of times the player has been selected |
| Player (in bold text) | Indicates the player who won the KBL Most Valuable Player in the same year |

### 1997 to 2018–19

From the inception of the honor, voters have selected two guards, two forwards and a center. Best 5 teams are listed according to their positions in the following descending order: two guards, two forwards and a center. The positions are generally the position the player is registered as with the KBL but "swingman" players may be listed under the position they played the most in for that particular season, resulting several players being voted into the Best 5 on different occasions in different positions.
| Season | Best 5 | Best 5 |
| Season | Players | Teams |
| 1997 |
| 1997 | Kang Dong-hee | Busan Kia Enterprise |
| 1997 | Gerald Walker | Anyang SBS Stars |
| 1997 | Jung Jae-kun | Anyang SBS Stars |
| 1997 | Chun Hee-chul* | Daegu Tongyang Orions |
| 1997 | Jason Williford | Wonju Naray Blue Bird |
| 1997–98 |
| 1997–98 | Lee Sang-min* | Daejeon Hyundai Dynat |
| 1997–98 | Kang Dong-hee (2) | Busan Kia Enterprise |
| 1997–98 | Moon Kyung-eun* | Suwon Samsung Thunders |
| 1997–98 | Johnny McDowell* | Daejeon Hyundai Dynat |
| 1997–98 | Keenan Jourdon | Daegu Tongyang Orions |
| 1998–99 |
| 1998–99 | Lee Sang-min* (2) | Daejeon Hyundai Dynat |
| 1998–99 | Kang Dong-hee (3) | Busan Kia Enterprise |
| 1998–99 | Kim Young-man | Busan Kia Enterprise |
| 1998–99 | Johnny McDowell* (2) | Daejeon Hyundai Dynat |
| 1998–99 | Seo Jang-hoon* | Cheongju SK Knights |
| 1999–00 |
| 1999–00 | Kang Dong-hee (4) | Busan Kia Enterprise |
| 1999–00 | Cho Sung-won | Daejeon Hyundai Gullivers |
| 1999–00 | Hur Jae* | Wonju Sambo Xers |
| 1999–00 | Johnny McDowell* (3) | Daejeon Hyundai Gullivers |
| 1999–00 | Seo Jang-hoon* (2) | Cheongju SK Knights |
| 2000–01 |
| 2000–01 | Joo Hee-jung* | Suwon Samsung Thunders |
| 2000–01 | Kang Dong-hee (5) | Busan Kia Enterprise |
| 2000–01 | Cho Sung-won (2) | Changwon LG Sakers |
| 2000–01 | Artemus McClary | Suwon Samsung Thunders |
| 2000–01 | Jackie Jones | Cheongju SK Knights |
| 2001–02 |
| 2001–02 | Kim Seung-hyun | Daegu Tongyang Orions |
| 2001–02 | Lee Sang-min* (3) | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2001–02 | Moon Kyung-eun* (2) | Incheon SK Bigs |
| 2001–02 | Marcus Hicks | Daegu Tongyang Orions |
| 2001–02 | Seo Jang-hoon* (3) | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2002–03 |
| 2002–03 | Kang Dong-hee (6) | Changwon LG Sakers |
| 2002–03 | Kim Byung-chul | Daegu Tongyang Orions |
| 2002–03 | Kim Joo-sung* | Wonju TG Xers |
| 2002–03 | Marcus Hicks (2) | Daegu Tongyang Orions |
| 2002–03 | Seo Jang-hoon* (4) | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
| 2003–04 |
| 2003–04 | Kim Seung-hyun (2) | Daegu Orions |
| 2003–04 | Lee Sang-min* (4) | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2003–04 | Kim Joo-sung* (2) | Wonju TG Sambo Xers |
| 2003–04 | / Charles Minlend | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2003–04 | Seo Jang-hoon* (5) | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
| 2004–05 |
| 2004–05 | Kim Seung-hyun (3) | Daegu Orions |
| 2004–05 | Shin Ki-sung | Wonju TG Sambo Xers |
| 2004–05 | Hyun Joo-yup* | Busan KTF Magic Wings |
| 2004–05 | Kim Joo-sung* (3) | Wonju TG Sambo Xers |
| 2004–05 | Seo Jang-hoon* (6) | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
| 2005–06 |
| 2005–06 | Kim Seung-hyun (4) | Daegu Orions |
| 2005–06 | Yang Dong-geun* | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2005–06 | Chris Williams | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2005–06 | Kim Joo-sung* (4) | Wonju Dongbu Promy |
| 2005–06 | Seo Jang-hoon* (7) | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
| 2006–07 |
| 2006–07 | Yang Dong-geun* (2) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2006–07 | Joo Hee-jung* (2) | Anyang KT&G |
| 2006–07 | Bang Seung-yoon | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2006–07 | Pete Mickeal | Daegu Orions |
| 2006–07 | Olumide Oyedeji | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
| 2007–08 |
| 2007–08 | Joo Hee-jung* (3) | Anyang KT&G |
| 2007–08 | Kim Tae-sul | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2007–08 | Kim Joo-sung* (5) | Wonju Dongbu Promy |
| 2007–08 | Terrence Shannon Sr. | Incheon Electroland Black Slammer |
| 2007–08 | Seo Jang-hoon* (8) | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2008–09 |
| 2008–09 | Joo Hee-jung* (4) | Anyang KT&G |
| 2008–09 | Brian Kim (Kim Hyo-bum) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2008–09 | Choo Seung-gyun* | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2008–09 | Kim Joo-sung* (6) | Wonju Dongbu Promy |
| 2008–09 | Terrence Leather | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
| 2009–10 |
| 2009–10 | Yang Dong-geun* (3) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2009–10 | Tony Akins |
| 2009–10 | Ham Ji-hoon^ | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2009–10 | Greg Stevenson | Changwon LG Sakers |
| 2009–10 | Ha Seung-jin | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2010–11 |
| 2010–11 | Yang Dong-geun* (4) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2010–11 | Cho Sung-min | Busan KT Sonicboom |
| 2010–11 | Park Sang-oh | Busan KT Sonicboom |
| 2010–11 | Moon Tae-jong | Incheon Electroland Elephants |
| 2010–11 | Ha Seung-jin (2) | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2011–12 |
| 2011–12 | Yang Dong-geun* (5) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2011–12 | Kim Tae-sul (2) | Anyang KGC |
| 2011–12 | Kim Joo-sung* (7) | Wonju Dongbu Promy |
| 2011–12 | Yun Ho-young^ | Wonju Dongbu Promy |
| 2011–12 | Oh Se-keun^ | Anyang KGC |
| 2012–13 |
| 2012–13 | Yang Dong-geun* (6) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2012–13 | Kim Sun-hyung^ | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2012–13 | Aaron Haynes* | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2012–13 | Moon Tae-young (2) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2012–13 | Leon Williams | Goyang Orions |
| 2012–13 | Rod Benson | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2013–14 |
| 2013–14 | Yang Dong-geun* (7) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2013–14 | Cho Sung-min (2) | Busan KT Sonicboom |
| 2013–14 | Moon Tae-jong (2) | Changwon LG Sakers |
| 2013–14 | Moon Tae-young (3) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2013–14 | Davon Jefferson | Changwon LG Sakers |
| 2014–15 |
| 2014–15 | Yang Dong-geun* (8) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2014–15 | Kim Sun-hyung^ (2) | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2014–15 | Kim Joo-sung* (8) | Wonju Dongbu Promy |
| 2014–15 | Moon Tae-young (4) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2014–15 | Ricardo Ratliffe^ | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2015–16 |
| 2015–16 | Yang Dong-geun* (9) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2015–16 | Andre Emmett | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2015–16 | Ham Ji-hoon^ (2) | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
| 2015–16 | Lee Jung-hyun^ | Anyang KGC |
| 2015–16 | Troy Gillenwater | Changwon LG Sakers |
| 2015–16 | Ha Seung-jin (3) | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2016–17 |
| 2016–17 | Lee Jung-hyun^ (2) | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2016–17 | Park Chan-hee^ | Incheon Electroland Elephants |
| 2016–17 | Lee Seoung-hyun^ | Goyang Orion Orions |
| 2016–17 | Aaron Haynes* (2) | Goyang Orion Orions |
| 2016–17 | Oh Se-keun^ (2) | Anyang KGC |
| 2017–18 |
| 2017–18 | Doo Kyung-min^ | Wonju DB Promy |
| 2017–18 | Lee Jung-hyun^ (3) | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2017–18 | Deonte Burton | Wonju DB Promy |
| 2017–18 | Aaron Haynes* (3) | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2017–18 | Oh Se-keun^ (3) | Anyang KGC |
| 2018–19 |
| 2018–19 | Lee Jung-hyun^ (4) | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2018–19 | Park Chan-hee^ (2) | Incheon Electroland Elephants |
| 2018–19 | Yang Hong-seok^ | Busan KT Sonicboom |
| 2018–19 | Ham Ji-hoon^ (3) | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus |
| 2018–19 | Ra Gun-ah^ (2) | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus |

### 2019–20 to present

From the 2019–20 season onwards, the season's five best players are selected by voters without regard to position. The five players who received the most votes are selected. Players are listed in descending order by number of votes received.
| Season | Best 5 | Best 5 |
| Season | Players | Teams |
| 2019–20 |
| 2019–20 | Heo Hoon^ | Busan KT Sonicboom |
| 2019–20 | Kim Jong-kyu^ | Wonju DB Promy |
| 2019–20 | Song Kyo-chang^ | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2019–20 | Jameel Warney^ | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2019–20 | Cady Lalanne | Changwon LG Sakers |
| 2020–21 |
| 2020–21 | Heo Hoon^ (2) | Busan KT Sonicboom |
| 2020–21 | Song Kyo-chang^ (2) | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2020–21 | Shawn Long | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus |
| 2020–21 | Lee Dae-sung^ | Goyang Orion Orions |
| 2020–21 | Yang Hong-seok^ (2) | Busan KT Sonicboom |
| 2021–22 | Choi Jun-yong^ | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2021–22 | Jameel Warney^ (2) | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2021–22 | Lee Dae-sung^ (2) | Goyang Orion Orions |
| 2021–22 | Heo Ung^ | Wonju DB Promy |
| 2021–22 | Jeon Sung-hyeon^ | Anyang KGC |

## Multi-time winners

| # of Selections | Player | Team(s) | Years |
| 9 | Yang Dong-geun | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus | 2005–06, 2006–07, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 |
| 8 | Seo Jang-hoon | Cheongju SK Knights / Seoul Samsung Thunders | 1998–99, 1999–00, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08 |
| 8 | Kim Joo-sung | Wonju DB Promy | 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15 |
| 6 | Kang Dong-hee | Busan Kia Enterprise / Changwon LG Sakers | 1997, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2002–03 |
| 4 | Lee Sang-min | Daejeon Hyundai / Jeonju KCC Egis | 1997–98, 1998–99, 2001–02, 2003–04 |
| 4 | Joo Hee-jung | Suwon Samsung Thunders / Anyang KT&G | 2000–01, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09 |
| 4 | Kim Seung-hyun | Daegu Orions | 2001–02, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06 |
| 4 | Moon Tae-young | Changwon LG Sakers / Ulsan Mobis Phoebus | 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15 |
| 4 | Lee Jung-hyun | Anyang KGC / Jeonju KCC Egis | 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 |
| 3 | Johnny McDowell | Daejeon Hyundai Dynat / Gullivers | 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–00 |
| 3 | Ha Seung-jin | Jeonju KCC Egis | 2009–10, 2010–11, 2015–16 |
| 3 | Ham Ji-hoon | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus | 2009–10, 2015–16, 2018–19 |
| 3 | Oh Se-keun | Anyang KGC | 2011–12, 2016–17, 2017–18 |
| 3 | Aaron Haynes | Seoul SK Knights / Goyang Orion Orions | 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18 |