Faker is Not the Only Star Player with the Strongest Mentality in T1 Currently
According to CEO T1, the team currently has some of the best expressions of spirit and mentality, with the standout being Gumayusi. Specifically, in a recent interview, T1 CEO Joe Marsh stated: “Every player on T1 has a good mentality, but Gumayusi stands out as the strongest. Regardless of the situation, he always manages to push through. He is the one with the strongest spirit that you can see.”
In reality, it doesn’t need the CEO’s acknowledgment; anyone who has followed T1 for a long time can clearly see this. Since his debut in T1, Gumayusi has consistently shown determination and has become a reliable pillar of the team. He is also frequently highlighted by fans on social media whenever the team experiences a setback.
That said, Gumayusi is also one of the most criticized players in T1. Since the news broke that T1 was planning to build around him as the “core,” a number of Faker’s fans have been vocal in their criticism of Gumayusi. This is not just due to some personal errors he made during T1’s losses but also because Gumayusi has become a target for resentment from both T1’s supporters and anti-fans.
T1’s Upcoming Season May Build Strategies Around Gumayusi
With the addition of Doran, T1 is expected to shift their strategies to focus on the trio of Oner – Faker – Gumayusi. Nevertheless, Gumayusi will still be the centerpiece. Just like Zeus could only excel when playing with consistent teammates, Doran could similarly be a “wild card.”
Moreover, throughout various seasons, Gumayusi has shown that he can be a significant focus for the team. Furthermore, if T1 truly wants to develop a visual strategy around Gumayusi in the future, helping him stand out more in the team’s gameplay will be an extremely important factor.
T1 and Gumayusi are undoubtedly going to bring many surprises with the “core” possibly becoming the center of the team’s strategy heading into the 2024 World Championship.
