Faker is on the path to fulfilling his long-held dream: a fourth World Championship title in his career. After the victory against JD Gaming, Faker and his teammates T1 have taken another step closer to this glorious achievement. Notably, in the match against JDG, it wasn’t the younger teammates like Gumayusi or Keria, but Faker himself who delivered the standout performances, showcasing his proficiency with champions Azir and Orianna.
Remarkably, despite being the standout player, along with his fame and past glories, Faker could easily feel proud, if not superior to other current LoL players. However, Faker continues to maintain an incredibly admirable professional attitude that even audiences and rivals from competing regions like LPL or LEC cannot help but respect. Specifically, right after the match with JDG, Faker performed an action that made T1 fans proud and earned the admiration of international fans, especially from LPL.
Specifically, a match photographer suggested that Faker make a “thumb down” gesture. This is generally seen as a somewhat arrogant action, implying disdain for opponents. Faker immediately shook his head in refusal. Instead, he opted for familiar gestures like a “thumb up” or pointing at the camera.
Though brief, Faker’s action received considerable praise from fans, such as “How can this guy have anti-fans? That’s our G.O.A.T!” Even LPL fans, from the region where JDG just lost to T1, had to acknowledge Faker’s outstanding and professional performance. For those who may not know, Faker is the only player who has never competed in LPL but has nearly 1 million followers on his Weibo account. Moreover, the keywords related to T1 dominated Weibo’s hot search on November 12, after Faker and his team advanced to the finals.
Faker’s greatness in the League of Legends scene is undoubtedly unquestionable. The upcoming match will be the final journey for Faker and T1 this season, as they strive for the glory they have long awaited.