Preface: The S15 season matches have officially begun, and most players have been closely following the recent confrontations. As the knockout stage progresses, only three teams remain: KT advancing to the finals, and T1 and TES preparing for the semifinals. It was once thought that the LPL region had no chance of winning the championship, but KT's victory turned the tournament around. Many LPL fans are grateful to KT because if Gen had won, even if TES advanced, their chances of winning would have been very slim. Upon hearing this news, Uzi was on-site shouting encouragement, loudly cheering "Go brother!"

Uzi loudly cheering "Go brother!" offline

Most players are quite familiar with TES, a veteran team in the LPL region. Over recent years, TES has maintained high popularity and a strong reputation, consistently competing at the world-class level annually. This season, TES's reputation has been somewhat mixed, mainly because although they won the first split, they suffered consecutive losses against European and North American teams, dropping the LPL to fourth place. During the World Championship, despite starting with a 2-0 lead, they had to fight a do-or-die match against BLG to secure a quarterfinal spot.

As the competition continues, only three teams remain to vie for the world championship: LCK's T1 and KT teams are eager to face each other in the finals, while TES has recovered some form after being tested by G2. No one expected the finals to be contested by the LCK's 3rd and 4th seeds and the LPL's 3rd seed, with the 1st and 2nd seeds already eliminated. This unpredictability is the charm of esports. Matches are always full of uncertainties; no matter how strong a team is, they can be upset. For example, T1’s form is never consistent year to year, yet they have reached the finals three years in a row.

With Gen eliminated, many LPL fans have regained hope, and Uzi even cheered for "A Shui" offline, shouting "Go brother!" There was a time when LPL produced many top AD carries. Back then, players like Aiming and iBoy were outstanding newcomers, but now only JKL remains as a leading force. If AL’s AD player could maintain more stability, they would definitely have a chance at the semifinals. The match between T1 and TES will likely be decided in the mid lane; as long as "Little Cream" keeps steady and avoids mistakes, their chances of winning remain good.

Notably, T1’s mid laner Faker has become the player with the most champion picks in the S15 tournament. So far, T1 has played 16 matches, and Faker has used 13 different champions: Taliyah, Akali, Annie, LeBlanc, Cassiopeia, Riven, Orianna, Azir, Ryze, Anivia, Sylas, Viktor, and Malzahar. The overall drafting phase truly tests a player’s champion pool. It seems that after the intense battle with AL, T1’s entire roster is fully confident and energized.

Farewell thoughts

Uzi’s pre-match cheering indeed left many fans feeling wistful, with many players wondering if the LPL’s AD position would still be so bleak if he were still competing professionally. Although LPL’s chances of winning the championship are slim, they have improved significantly compared to before. If the finals had been Gen, their winning probability would be less than 10%, but facing KT, it could be over 40%. However, considering the previous BO3 matches, TES was ruthlessly crushed.

What do all of you viewers think about this matter?