Bora “YellOwStaR” Kim Retires from League of Legends
The most accomplished player in the history of European and American League of Legends is retiring. Bora “YellOwStaR” Kim announced his retirement today, ending his six-year career with many achievements.
YellOwStaR won a record 5 LCS titles, competed in 7 LCS finals, and participated in every World Championship up until this year.
A Glorious Career
In 2015, YellOwStaR played a crucial role in rebuilding the Fnatic team after the departure of star players. Despite having multiple rookie teammates, Fnatic reached the World semifinals and achieved a perfect 18-0 regular season in the Summer.
Record Earnings
YellOwStaR is ranked 25th on the all-time earnings list for League of Legends. He is the highest ranked player from North America or Europe with earnings of $167,221.97.
YellOwStaR’s Farewell
If you want to hear YellOwStaR’s own perspective on his career, Fnatic has released a video accompanying his retirement announcement.
YellOwStaR played a significant role on the Summoner’s Rift, especially with his playmaking ability and leadership skills. However, the toll of years of practice and the pressure of competition have led him to feel exhausted and unable to maintain his level of play.
YellOwStaR considered retirement in the past two offseasons but continued to have a competitive drive. However, after this season, he believes he can no longer achieve the level of play he is comfortable with.
A Disappointing Season
2016 was a disappointing year for YellOwStaR. After Fnatic’s World semifinal success, the team disbanded and YellOwStaR joined Team SoloMid. However, his play style did not fit well with the team, and they had their worst regular season in LCS history. YellOwStaR then returned to Fnatic for the Summer season, but they failed to qualify for Worlds for the first time in his career.
YellOwStaR will miss the adrenaline before every match and the thrill of performing in front of a massive crowd. Fans will surely miss his impeccable timing and playmaking skills.
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