T1 CEO Continues to Speak Out About Gumayusi – Smash
Recently, T1 has been at the center of attention among fans as they eagerly await the 2025 Regular Seasons. It’s not just because T1 has the potential to compete in MSI and Worlds, nor because of their reputation; rather, it’s due to the anticipation surrounding the official announcement of their roster for the upcoming season. However, instead of just announcing the official lineup, T1 CEO Joe Marsh has made several new statements regarding the situation.
Specifically, T1’s X page has posted a lengthy interview with CEO Joe Marsh discussing the situation regarding Gumayusi – Smash. However, many viewers quickly realized that the content of these shares… was nothing new, as it still revolved around “Gumayusi must compete with Smash,” and T1 would emerge with a six-man lineup for the remaining part of the season. Nevertheless, the CEO also subtly shifted some responsibility onto the coaching staff.
In particular, one statement from the CEO included: “The coaching staff is required to use Smash at the LCK Cup and when that happens, the team will have a good performance. The decision was made quickly after that.” Additionally, the CEO sparked controversy by asserting: “From my standpoint as CEO, I recommended that Gumayusi be included in the starting lineup for the 2025 Regular Seasons.”
It is clear that there is a lack of consensus on this matter. For all that Gumayusi must produce, his position in the starting lineup must be that of a rookie player born in 2002. However, the CEO’s indecisiveness has contributed to frustration among T1 fans.
The Community Continues to Debate the CEO’s New Statements Regarding the Gumayusi – Smash Drama
It’s clear that having a player like Gumayusi must compete at such a high level has always been a difficult concept to grasp. Now, with the CEO placing some responsibility on the coaching staff and making controversial statements regarding Gumayusi’s placement in the starting lineup, the T1 community continues to feel agitated. Many opinions have expressed dissatisfaction as they feel the team is in a troubling time while many fans are concerned about T1’s performance this season.
As decisions have been made, fans can only wait and see what will happen next. The outcome of T1’s performance this season will likely reflect the team’s true capabilities, with the first test being their starting lineup for the 2024 Worlds.
