EDG’s KangKang Takes Responsibility for Team’s Elimination in VALORANT Champions Playoffs
The VALORANT Champions’ playoffs bracket kicked off with high hopes for Chinese teams. Unfortunately, EDward Gaming (EDG) fell short in the lower bracket, leading to their elimination at the hands of LOUD. Star player KangKang reflects on his performance and takes full responsibility.
Acknowledging Strengths and Weaknesses
KangKang, known for his exceptional mechanical skills in VALORANT, has been a crucial part of EDG’s success. However, his aggressive playstyle sometimes results in costly mistakes that impact the team’s performance.
Acknowledging Mistakes
In a post-match press conference, KangKang admitted to being excessively aggressive in certain scenarios and accepted responsibility for the team’s loss. He expressed a desire to correct his bad habits and play more cautiously in the future.
Recognizing Room for Improvement
Despite being regarded as one of the best duelists in the world, KangKang humbly believes he is currently overrated. He aims to continue improving and proving himself in upcoming competitions.
Watch the post-match press conference here:
Learning from Mistakes
KangKang’s performance in the decider match against LOUD highlighted a crucial mistake. He attempted risky plays with the Operator, often without proper cover or support from his teammates. This resulted in valuable opening kills for LOUD.
A Lesson for Teamplay
KangKang’s errors were not the sole cause for EDG’s defeat. Other team members made significant miscalculations as well. It serves as a reminder that VALORANT is a team game, and individual mistakes can affect the overall outcome. The match provides lessons applicable even in daily ranked games.
Elimination from VALORANT Champions
EDG’s loss to LOUD means they are no longer contenders in the 2023 VALORANT Champions season. LOUD will now face Fnatic in the lower bracket round three, setting the stage for an intense battle.
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