The LCK first split playoffs are nearing their end with just one final BO5 left. During the last match day, the loser's bracket finals took place, where DK and BFX battled for the remaining finals berth. In the earlier playoff stage, both teams had managed to defeat T1, leading many to believe BFX and DK were evenly matched. However, this BO5 turned into a one-sided affair, with DK being thoroughly outplayed.

Right from the first game, DK's star player Smash was targeted, resulting in two deaths for the bot lane within ten minutes, quickly putting the match out of reach. Although ShowMaker tried his best to poke, his team's damage output was no match for the opponent's. BFX pushed ahead steadily to secure the win. In the second game, DK's bot lane remained under pressure, though the deficit wasn't as severe as before. The two teams traded blows in the mid-game, but in the late-game team fights, DK was completely overwhelmed by BFX.

The third game highlighted the largest bot lane gap. Just two minutes in, DK's jungler helped secure first blood for their bot lane, but by the four-minute mark, the bot lane had been killed in a 2v2. Afterwards, both junglers repeatedly focused on the bot side. Despite ShowMaker's 2-0 Corki, he had minimal impact in the mid-game. DK's team fights again fell apart easily, while Diable aggressively dominated, single-handedly chasing down four opponents. Ultimately, BFX swept DK 3-0 to advance to the finals.

Overall, the bot lane difference was stark. Regardless of the champion, Diable consistently lane-dominated Smash. Both teams play around their bot lane, but when BFX's Diable gets resources, he carries hard, while ShowMaker seemed relatively passive. The AD carry gap was surprisingly large. Could it be that DK's win over T1 was mainly due to T1's questionable draft? After this series, it's clear DK isn't on the same level as BFX in a direct showdown.

The 18-year-old rookie Diable is truly eye-catching with his playstyle. He aims for extreme lane pressure, often making flashy plays even at low health. After watching BFX vs. DK, many stream commentators noted: his playstyle resembles Uzi. Peanut even said during his stream: "His style is very much like Uzi's. It's rare to find an AD player with a similar style to Uzi nowadays." Letme shares the same view.

Baiyun commented: "Diable is like a young Uzi, dominant in lane and chaotic in team fights." Even Uzi's former teammates see the resemblance, so it's hard to argue. Personally, I think there are still differences in their approaches. At his peak, Uzi wouldn't overly aggressively pressure opponents; he focused on maintaining his health and farm while trading and taking towers. Diable, however, pursues all-out offense.

Regardless of similarities, LCK has produced a top-tier AD carry, which makes us LPL fans a bit envious. When will our region see a second JKL or Uzi? After defeating DK, BFX not only reached the finals but also secured the last LCK spot for the Global Pioneer Tournament (the second global team to qualify). The upcoming finals are purely for the championship title.

If Peyz and Smash aren't considered strong enough, then Ruler is the final test for Diable. If he can defeat GEN to win the championship, this rookie AD will be elevated to legendary status. He is very confident; during the post-match interview, Diable boldly stated: "If it's an AD-centric meta, I will win everything and lead my team to the championship." Truly skilled and audacious.

Conclusion:

Diable's talent was already apparent last year. During T1's AD rotation phase, Diable lane-killed Smash, and even after T1 subbed in Gumayusi, he still secured lane kills. However, BFX had mediocre results last year, so he didn't get much attention. It's amazing how much he has grown in just a year—his future is indeed promising.

So, do you think Diable resembles Uzi?

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