On February 20th (Vietnam time) during the LCK Spring 2022, T1 faced off against Nongshim RedForce. At this moment, NS has regained its full lineup after being hit hard by the “Covid-19 storm.” Meanwhile, T1 is aiming for their 10th consecutive win in this LCK Spring 2022.
And NS has proven that with their full roster, they are indeed a tough opponent. T1 had to struggle immensely, and in game 3, it was only thanks to the outstanding performance of “nephew” Gumayusi that “uncle” Faker and T1 were able to maintain their unbeaten streak. Although Faker also had a good game, in the decisive match, Gumayusi stood out more.
The victory over NS also marks the milestone of 700 games in the LCK for Faker, and this is a record that will be hard for anyone to surpass. Faker began his career in 2013, and to this day, he can be considered one of the oldest players in the LCK and the global League of Legends scene. Currently, most of the players from Faker’s era have already retired. The only one who can be seen approaching this milestone is his “peer” Deft from DRX.
With Faker’s current form and his teammates at T1, the “Demon King” is full of opportunities to win the LCK Spring 2022 championship after several seasons of empty hands. Additionally, fans are hoping he will maintain his stability until the 2022 World Championship and the 2022 Asian Games, fulfilling his desire for a 4th World Championship trophy and continuing his career in the future.