The Ryukyu Golden Kings have been so good for so long that they've maintained a winning formula for nearly a decade.
Sure, team president Tatsuro Kimura and his staff tinker with the Golden Kings roster each year, adding a few key pieces to the puzzle. But, since 2008-09, their second season, there's never been a massive rebuilding job, no complete overhaul.
With this approach, the foundation remains in place. The team culture is about winning.
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