100 Thieves Coach Takes Responsibility for Lackluster Performance in LCS Spring Split
In the 2019 LCS Spring Split, 100 Thieves fell short of expectations and missed out on their potential to be a top team in North America. Coach Neil “pr0lly” Hammad has publicly shouldered the blame for their disappointing performance. In a tweet, he acknowledged that he couldn’t create a winning team despite having a good roster to work with. He apologized to the fans for letting them down and assured that they will start preparing for the upcoming Summer Split.
Despite pr0lly’s willingness to take responsibility, it’s important to note that 100 Thieves faced a number of challenges and not just coaching missteps.
New Roster Additions Fall Short of Expectations
During the 2018 offseason, 100 Thieves made some significant roster changes that raised expectations. They brought in former world champion Bae “Bang” Jun-sik and superstar top laner Kim “Ssumday” Chan-ho, creating a powerful duo. Additionally, they added longtime CLG mid laner Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun to upgrade their mid lane talent.
However, these roster additions didn’t deliver the desired results. Huhi had a poor season and was statistically the worst mid laner in the region. The jungler, Andy “AnDa” Hoang, focused heavily on the top lane, leaving Huhi vulnerable and struggling.
It was evident that 100 Thieves struggled to utilize the talent they had acquired, which should have been the coach’s responsibility. Moreover, the team members made individual mistakes throughout the season, further hindering their performance.
Looking Forward to the Summer Split
100 Thieves now have ample time to make adjustments and prepare for the upcoming Summer Split. It is likely that they will make changes to their roster or playstyle in order to achieve success this year.
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