Veteran Team Liquid Player Shares Insights on Western Teams’ Performance in League of Legends
Team Liquid’s top laner, Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau, recently expressed his thoughts on the performance of Western teams compared to Eastern teams in professional League of Legends. In a livestream, Bwipo highlighted the importance of individual players’ coordination and understanding of their roles within a team.
In the stream, Bwipo emphasized the lack of personal accountability in North American culture, which he believes is hindering the success of teams in the region. He stated that a successful League of Legends team consists of five players who excel at their roles and understand their responsibilities in the game. However, the specific requirements may vary depending on the team composition and draft.
The top laner also discussed the negative impact of players overestimating their abilities, leading to detrimental outcomes for the team. Despite this, he acknowledged the importance of recognizing players’ achievements and focusing on their strengths rather than solely criticizing their weaknesses.
According to Bwipo, players who are being carried by their teammates should make an effort to appreciate and support their carry players. Additionally, he speculated that there may be a lack of emphasis on this aspect from staff members.
Bwipo admitted that Team Liquid faced similar challenges throughout the year, despite having a roster with experienced players. The team’s performance during the Spring and Summer Splits led to disappointment among fans, as they were unable to secure a playoff victory or qualify for the World Championship.
Following their failure to qualify, Team Liquid has undergone significant changes, including the departure of mid laner Bjergsen and ADC Hans sama. The futures of Bwipo, Santorin, and CoreJJ are now uncertain.
Overall, Bwipo’s insights shed light on the challenges faced by Western teams in the competitive League of Legends scene. Addressing the issues of personal accountability and teamwork may be crucial for these teams to improve their performance and achieve success on the international stage.
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