Gumayusi Faces Challenges in T1 as “Smash” Takes the Reins
In the competitive world of League of Legends, Gumayusi’s performance has been quite remarkable, yet he faces the challenge of “taking the backseat” as T1’s new starting AD carry. In a match against Gen.G, it’s evident that multiple teams are highlighting the significance of having strong AD carries, especially in intense battles. Despite being part of a professional League of Legends team, T1 – Gumayusi stands out as an exception.
According to statistics, in the last 200 games, Gumayusi has only played three matches where he had a significant impact in the top 10 AD carry rankings. Despite facing various factors such as strong opponents or rapid game conclusions, Gumayusi hasn’t had the opportunity to shine in many of these critical matches.
Looking at the current situation, where Gumayusi has been replaced by Smash, he has had two matches against Gen.G where he achieved top 10 AD carry rankings. Fans might not forget the impressive performance of Keria, especially with the dynamic animations during gameplay that have made a mark for Smash.
If we consider Gumayusi’s counterpart Zeus, aside from their matches, T1 has been struggling, facing quick defeats. Zeus has achieved more top 10 rankings than Gumayusi, with an impressive performance across more games.
Comparing Gumayusi’s performance with other AD carries from rival teams such as Dplus KIA, Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, and KT Rolster, players like Viper, Ruler, or Peyz have at least 15 matches in the top 10 AD carry rankings within the last 200 games.
For T1, Victory is Everything, But Changes May Be Needed with Gumayusi
Clearly, the LCK 2025 Cup has shown that T1 can compete at a high level, but it has been a while since they have played at their full potential with Gumayusi. The 2002-born talent is currently being overshadowed by T1’s other AD carry, Smash.
Fans will also be watching closely to see if T1 can contend with Gumayusi, especially as he may be feeling the pressure to perform alongside Smash. It’s possible that the “wave of change” will continue if T1 does not make adjustments, especially considering they have previously dominated the World Championship two times consecutively.
