The Journey of Jesiz: From Small Town to Pro League Player
Meet Jesiz, a pro league player hailing from the small Danish town of Grenaa. Known for its football college and large Aquaria park, Grenaa is an unlikely place to find a player with a passion for esports. In November 2013, Jesiz emerged on the scene, joining SK Gaming and replacing Carlos “Ocelote” Rodriguez, one of the biggest names in esports. This is the inspiring story of how a small-town guy reached the top, faced setbacks, and rose again.
The Downhill Battle
Jesiz’s journey began in a modest house in a blue-collar neighborhood. Sitting in a small basement room, Jesiz focused on his computer screen, honing his skills on the midlane. The pressure was on as SK planned to replace him with coach favorite Watdefox (now known as fox) and rising star adc Niels. With his teammates fighting to keep him, Jesiz practiced tirelessly to maintain his position. His mother stood by his side, proud of his achievements and the recognition he received from people on the street. However, there was also concern about his future if he lost his spot in SK Gaming.
The Fall
The next day, Jesiz joined the local cinema to watch the Season 4 Worlds final. Exhausted from worrying about his team spot and facing constant hate on social media, Jesiz fell asleep during the game. Shortly after Worlds, the message came that he was no longer part of SK Gaming. The team signed Fox and Forgiven, leaving Jesiz without a place.
The Beginnings
Jesiz started his journey with a self-made team called Hoang5. As the top laner, he played alongside notable players Trashy and Niels. The team was picked up by Danish organization Tricked Esport, where Jesiz transitioned to the midlane. While they achieved success in go4lol titles, they lost an important match in the EU LCS qualifier to GamingGear.eu. However, his breakthrough was just around the corner.
Welcome to LCS
A few months after joining Intellectual Playground, SK Gaming announced the signing of Jesiz to replace Ocelote. As the biggest face of League at the time, Ocelote’s departure raised questions. SK and Jesiz won the EUW Challenger Cup and faced Jesiz’s former team in Dreamhack Winter. Although Jesiz’s performance had ups and downs, SK came out as the winner. The season progressed, and Jesiz became more solid, working with SK’s sports psychologist to overcome nerves. SK qualified for Worlds but faced challenges due to a controversial comment made by Svenskeren. Despite a solid season, Jesiz faced criticism from the community. As 2014 drew to a close, Jesiz was released from SK.
The Land of Opportunities
Jesiz found a new team in newly promoted Coast, but they faced a disastrous season with a record of 1-17. Despite not performing poorly individually, the team collapsed as a whole. Jesiz was blamed, and it seemed like his career was over. After being released from Coast, Jesiz moved to Northern Ireland to live with his old coach and plotted his comeback.
Down but Not Out
Almost six months later, Gamers2 signed Jesiz as an ADC. Returning to his preferred position, Jesiz flourished. G2 had a successful Challenger season and secured their spot in the LCS, defeating Jesiz’s former team SK along the way. Jesiz’s performance as an ADC showed improvement, and it is clear that this role suits him better. With his small town roots, Jesiz is ready to carry the banner and make his town proud in the upcoming split.
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