Former Selfless owner and current Atlanta Reign coach comments on controversy surrounding Dallas Fuel’s poor form and Decay’s absence
Sephy, the former owner of Selfless and current head coach for the Atlanta Reign, recently shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the Dallas Fuel’s recent poor performance and the absence of their star Overwatch player, Jang “Decay” Gui-un.
Commenting on a Reddit thread where Overwatch League fans were speculating about why Decay was not playing despite being the standout player on the team, Sephy expressed his opinion.
Speculations and rumors surrounding Decay’s absence
According to Sephy, there is a rumor that Decay benched himself and spends most of his free time playing Valorant. Sephy insisted that he was being serious and not trying to bait anyone. This claim has sparked a response from other prominent figures within the Overwatch League and the gaming community.
Reactions from OWL coaches and players
One of Decay’s former coaches at the Los Angeles Gladiators mentioned that he is not sure if the rumor is true but acknowledged that many Overwatch players switch to playing Valorant right after their practice sessions. He also predicted that there might be a wave of retirements at the end of the year.
On the other hand, current Guangzhou Charge support player Alberto “neptuNo” González criticized an OWL coach for spreading rumors on Reddit and tarnishing the image of other teams and players.
The impact of Valorant on the Overwatch League
It appears that early indications were correct about Valorant attracting talent from Overwatch, as some of the best players in the OWL, like Corey and Sinatraa, retired mid-season to switch to Riot Games’ new tactical shooter. This trend could potentially lead to the loss of star players from Overwatch, which would negatively affect the league as a whole.
Potential implications for the Dallas Fuel
If Decay, a player of such high caliber, were to retire early, it would not only hurt the Dallas Fuel but also the entire Overwatch League. The team’s upcoming match against the Toronto Defiant may be crucial in turning their season around, and seeing Decay back in action would offer some hope.
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