At this point, it’s probably safe to say that discussions about Faker’s influence or who the G.O.A.T is in League of Legends have reached a conclusion, and there’s really no room for debate anymore. Faker’s impact on both the past and present is crystal clear. The journey of T1 since the current roster was completed, which was during the LCK Spring 2022, to now serves as the clearest evidence of this. It’s been a long time since the League of Legends scene has witnessed a team experience such ups and downs.
But what does Faker mean for the future generation? After all, everyone understands that time will always keep moving forward, and Faker himself is now considered a veteran in the League of Legends scene. Every king needs a successor, especially someone with a legacy as great as Faker’s. Not to mention, the next generation will also play a crucial role in continuing to develop the League of Legends scene in the future.
And it was none other than Keria – the young Support from T1 who provided the answer. In a recent stream, Keria shared: “Nowadays, many rookie professional players are emerging. These young players, like myself, come to professional League of Legends because of Faker; he paved the way. They are receiving such substantial amounts of money or simply being treated like this (as talented young professional players). I believe all professional players, including those who are very ambitious, need to show respect to Faker.”
Keria’s comments are completely understandable and not at all wrong. When Faker began his career and earned glory, players like Keria, Gumayusi, and Zeus were likely still in elementary school or just entering middle school. Witnessing such a talented player, admired by the entire League of Legends community like Faker, certainly has a significant inspirational impact. Moreover, if a game lacks young players or if a tournament does not feature new rookies, it’s inevitable that the game will fade away and become a “dead game” sooner or later.
Faker is also a player who steers clear of all drama, scandals, or even frivolous distractions, focusing solely on his career and work. On the battlefield, Faker consistently shows the utmost respect for his opponents. It can be said that both Faker’s career and life are essentially a great model that every player should aspire to.