NA League of Legends Teams Face Challenges in Fielding Resident Talent, Says 100 Thieves CEO
In a recent owner’s press conference, 100 Thieves’ CEO Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag addressed the demand for organizations to field more resident North American (NA) talent in the League of Legends competitive scene. Nadeshot explained that while they would love to have a roster consisting of five NA players, the current ecosystem makes it challenging to achieve this goal.Watch the conference here.
Nadeshot acknowledges that there is a desire to both win and provide opportunities for young NA players. However, he recognizes the difficult situation and the need to build the strongest roster possible. Despite this, 100 Thieves remains proud to be a North American team and hopes to see the NA talent shine in the future as their development programs continue to grow. Listen to Nadeshot’s statementhere.
Developing North American Talent Takes Time, Says 100 Thieves CEO
Nadeshot believes that rushing young players onto the stage can hinder their career growth. He emphasizes that LCS teams, including 100 Thieves, want to see more NA-born players and are willing to support their development. According to Nadeshot, the talent is there, but it needs time to mature. View Nadeshot’s thoughts in thisclip.
Nadeshot commends 100 Thieves’ Next and Academy programs for their success in identifying and nurturing young talent in the region. However, he acknowledges that the nature of League of Legends requires more time to develop these players fully. Discover more about 100 Thieves’ programs and their impacthere.
Team Liquid GM Defends “Non-NA” Label for Imported Talent
Dodo, the general manager of Team Liquid, defends the use of the term “non-NA” for some players, stating that many of them have spent a significant portion of their careers in the region. He highlights the contributions of players like CoreJJ, Santorin, and Jensen in building up the NA scene through in-house matches and years of participation in the LCS. Read Dodo’s perspective on the matterhere.
The Future of NA League of Legends Relies on Developing Homegrown Talent
The state of the League of Legends scene in North America is a subject of ongoing debate, particularly concerning the impact that imported players have on the region’s growth. It is clear that nurturing and developing resident NA talent is crucial for the success of the esport in the region. Organizations need to play a pivotal role in boosting and elevating the names of these young players in the seasons to come. Explore more on the future of NA League of Legendshere.
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