Seoul SK Knights (2007–2009) Kim was drafted first overall in the
2007 KBL rookie draft by
Seoul SK Knights. He made an immediate impact with double-digit numbers in assists during his first two games and ranked second in assists, the highest ranked rookie player that season. The lack of point guards able to compete with
Kim Seung-hyun statistically led the media to dub the younger Kim as "Magic Kid" and he won the KBL Rookie of the Year and named into the
KBL Best 5.
Anyang (2009–2014) In a surprise move, Seoul SK Knights decided to trade him and another player to
Anyang KT&G Kites for former MVP
Joo Hee-jung at the end of the 2008–09 season. He immediately enlisted for
mandatory military service, serving as a public service worker. It was not until the 2011–12 season that he was able to play for his new team. At that time, his teammates included the recently
discharged Yang Hee-jong and newcomers
Oh Se-keun,
Park Chan-hee and
Lee Jung-hyun. The young team managed to reach the final of the Championship playoffs and defeat regular season champions
Wonju Dongbu Promy. During his last season with Anyang, he led the league in assists for the first time.
Jeonju KCC Egis (2014–2016) With his contract up at Anyang, Kim joined
Jeonju KCC Egis. His signing was meant to be part of a major squad rebuilding project by coach
Hur Jae but did not play for his new team for the first round of the season due to his participation in both the
2014 FIBA World Cup and
Asian Games. He went through a major slump that season as KCC finished ninth, the second last position. Kim managed to return to form the following season, especially after establishing a tandem with foreign recruits
Andre Emmett and
Herbert Hill. KCC won the regular season title and reached the final of the Championship playoffs.
Final years (2016–2021) Kim moved to
Seoul Samsung Thunders, attracted by the prospect of playing under the legendary
Lee Sang-min. Although no longer an automatic starter due to his age and physical condition, his experience was highly valued and he served as a mentor to the younger guards in the team. The lack of experienced guards and with
Joo Hee-jung nearing retirement, Kim saw much more playing time and won Round MVP of the first round. At the end of the 2018–19 season, he signed a one-year contract with
Wonju DB Promy and was reunited with his former Anyang head coach Lee Sang-beom. He stayed for another season before announcing his retirement on 13 May 2021. == Post-retirement activities ==