Although his heyday was short compared his counterparts, Kim left a lasting impact on the domestic game and is still regarded as one of the best point guards of his generation.

[4] He drew the attention of KBL scouts for his flashy style of play and passing skills, which stood out despite Dongguk's poor results in collegiate competitions.

At the end of the season, Kim was voted into the Best 5 and won both the MVP and Rookie of the Year awards, an unprecedented feat that has never been repeated ever since.

[7] Together with foreign recruit Marcus Hicks and domestic stars such as Chun Hee-chul and Kim Byung-chul, the Orions became known for their offensive style which combined the players' strengths with flashy skills.

The KBL stated that the action was taken for practical reasons and reiterated its official stance that both parties should settle their dispute privately.

[9] At his prime, Kim was known for his speed and passing skills despite being one of the league's shortest players, even for a point guard by current KBL standards.

[1] In addition to contributing points and assists, he was known for utilizing his speed and lack of height to his advantage by causing turnovers, reflected in the fact that he led the league in steals for four seasons.

[11] In February 2017, he appeared on MBC's variety show King of Mask Singer (episode 99) as a contestant.