Introduction: The S15 season has officially begun, and the vast majority of players have been paying attention to the recent clashes. All major regions have entered a brief pause, and currently, the spotlight is on the battle between IG and T1. The excitement is overwhelming, and it’s expected to set new viewership records. Recently, the broadcast of Gen’s matches sparked a lot of discussion among fans, with some joking whether the officials deliberately leaked Gen’s BP draft. After all, LCK’s tactics differ significantly from LPL’s, and having access to the BP draft could definitely improve performance. Could this be an intentional aid to IG?

GEN coach BP draft leaked

Most players are surely very focused on this year’s World Championship. To boost excitement, the league organizers changed the global finals format, but it backfired as IG and T1 met in the first match, meaning one team will be eliminated early. Judging by their overall form, T1’s rhythm appears more stable, given their strong World Championship pedigree — they have reached the finals three years in a row and won the title twice consecutively. In comparison, IG’s players are less outstanding, especially their mid laner Rookie, who returns to the World Championship stage after six years, facing a tough debut against a top-tier opponent.

In recent days, IG must be seeking new strategies because facing T1’s usual LPL tactics is unlikely to succeed. Whether intentional or not, Gen’s lineup BP draft was exposed by the broadcasting station. Although the leaked draft is from the finals, LCK’s playstyle is consistent across matches, whether against HLE or T1, so their main BP ideas likely remain unchanged. Despite the draft’s blurriness, it’s clear that Gen’s players have a very deep champion pool, with many options for each role, fully capable of countering the opponent’s BP.

It’s also obvious that the LCK and LPL regions have very different approaches. For AD carries, Varus is the top pick in LCK, followed by champions like Aphelios, Xayah, and Lucian. Meanwhile, the highly prioritized Kai'Sa in LPL ranks last in LCK, highlighting the difference in regional preferences. For top lane, Jayce is the highest priority in LCK, followed by Quang and Lillia, which contrasts with LPL where Sion might rank higher and Jayce would never be first. Interestingly, LCK even uses Yuumi as support, suggesting alternative tactical ideas.

After this draft was leaked, many players joked whether Gen really intends to help IG. Since internal regional BP drafts are highly confidential and essentially reveal the direction of top-tier matchups, it all depends on whether IG can capitalize on this advantage. After Gen’s championship, they gained a lot, and the LCK luxury tax set by officials might be significantly reduced. It seems the league’s rule aims to encourage LCK’s top players to band together to form a "super team," keeping more world-class honors within the LCK region.

Farewell thinks

No one expected that the key BP draft of Gen’s lineup would be revealed by the television station. Although the details are blurry, the champion silhouettes are still discernible. Such crucial BP information given to IG means it’s up to them to seize this opportunity. It seems Chovy’s earlier words were quite insightful, hoping to face IG on the World Championship stage.

What do you all think about this situation, dear viewers?