The 2026 MSI begins in just one day. International casters have recently released a top ten ranking of MSI competitors. Only two LPL players are featured, both from BLG. Bin, the top laner, is placed tenth. According to overseas casters, Bin is not afraid to pick tanks in this patch, but his performances can be inconsistent.

As for mid laner knight, he ranked first in the top ten. The casters said he has always been the undeniable MVP of both his team and the LPL, a true idol and leader. Honestly, knight's form this year is ridiculously good; any mid lane stat you pick is number one. However, I personally don't agree with Bin being placed tenth—he should at least be in the top four.

Oner wants to compete for team leadership

T1 jungler Oner recently uploaded a solo interview video on YouTube. One segment was particularly interesting: the host asked whether he prefers following Faker's calls or having Faker follow his calls. Oner said he would like Faker to follow his commands, because the jungle role inherently requires strategic planning. If the jungler's voice doesn't carry weight, the game becomes very difficult to play.

"From this perspective, wouldn't it be great if he listened to me more?" It's clear that Big O is trying to claim some calling authority. But can a "sports student" jungler really be the shotcaller? I have my doubts. Of course, Oner was obviously joking. The backbone of T1 remains Faker, who after so many years of competition has sharper game sense and more experience than younger players.

Reform of LPL's third split format

After MSI ends, the LPL third split will commence. The return of top star player TheShy has brought massive attention to the Nirvana group matches. Beichuan's agent recently posted that the LPL third split format will be reformed. Specifically: the top two teams in the Summit group advance directly to the second round of playoffs, while the 3rd-4th and 5th-6th place teams play in the first round. Teams advancing through the Knight's Path go to the losers' bracket.

This means that the second-to-last in the Summit group and the top two in the Nirvana group will have no second chance in the playoffs. To make a run for Worlds, they must fight through the losers' bracket and then earn a chance at the Regional Finals. As a result, IG and WBG now face a hellish difficulty in qualifying. IG currently has only 10 championship points; to even enter the Regional Finals, they need at least a top-five finish in the third split.

Icon claims to be a Dota 2 streamer

Retired LPL mid laner Icon was recently invited to the Douyu Carnival event. On his first day there, he ran into official caster Sanhuang. While chatting in the car, Leng Shao bluntly said: "I'm a Dota 2 streamer now, and I'll be participating in the Dota Pokemon event in July." This statement immediately sparked controversy. First Doinb, now Icon—both have distanced themselves from League, which is really hard to stomach.

He could easily eat from both bowls, but Icon insists on copying Doinb's distancing act. We all know how popular Dota is compared to League—Doinb has already regretted it and switched back to streaming LoL. How could Leng Shao, with this precedent, still choose to cut ties with League? It's puzzling. However, since Douyu no longer has broadcast rights for LoL matches, it's indeed tough for LoL streamers. Maybe grabbing some controversial traffic from the opposing side is understandable.

Conclusion:

If T1 actually lets the jungler call shots, I feel the team's strength would drop sharply. Personally, Oner doesn't need to entertain such unrealistic ideas; just listening to Faker's calls is the best approach. For LPL teams advancing through the Knight's Path, without a second chance, their difficulty in reaching the Regional Finals will skyrocket. IG probably has no hope this year.

So, do you think Oner is suitable for shotcalling?

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