Rivalry in Rank: Tian Sparks Controversy with Gumayusi
It is entirely normal for teams to face each other in rank matches, especially in the Korean rank – a place where League of Legends professionals gather to hone their skills. However, it is also common for these teams to clash after a few rank games, resulting in heated discussions. The recent case between Tian and Gumayusi has sparked significant debate due to the implications stemming from their rank match results.
Specifically, when playing rank alongside Tian, Gumayusi’s team also included DuDu, another renowned player from the LCK, contributing to the competitive atmosphere. However, both Tian and DuDu had a clash that could be deemed subpar. Additionally, Gumayusi seemed to struggle during the match, but it was hard to deny the “feed” moments of the duo, DuDu and Tian.
However, when Gumayusi merely hinted at Tian’s approach to rank matches with a “less serious” attitude, his team from Weibo Gaming expressed their dissatisfaction and discontent. He consistently remarked, “The match felt too chaotic. Our team (Gumayusi) is also to blame for that. Just focus on the match; the priority should be the chaotic match, and I certainly feel sorry for our team.”
League of Legends Community Reacts to Tian vs. Gumayusi
Clearly, according to official sources and feedback from the League of Legends community, Gumayusi did not intend to undermine Tian. However, the pressure from the LPL teams after the match implied a negative light on Gumayusi, reigniting the drama between T1, Gumayusi, and Smash. It is certainly possible that Tian felt “hurt” due to Gumayusi’s “mocking” remarks during the stream in front of viewers.
Nevertheless, it is evident that in this situation, if it were other teams, they could collectively agree to completely side with the “victims” of the non-stop feeding situation against the two professional teams. The only difference this time is that the “accused” is Gumayusi, which is why this controversy continues to escalate. Especially when the so-called “game breakers” are not only present but also on the opposing team, Smash.
