Currently, the two top tournaments in the League of Legends scene, LCK and LPL, have confirmed their official schedules. The Spring Split 2022 is highly anticipated, especially after the top teams have made some noteworthy roster changes. Notably, DWG KIA and Gen.G Esports have nearly completely overhauled their main rosters, Weibo Gaming has added TheShy, while Bilibili Gaming boasts a very strong bot lane with Uzi and Doggo in the AD Carry position.
However, in LPL, another team stands out with many changes, and notably, the newcomers have made a perfect debut by winning the Demacia Cup – the tournament leading up to LPL 2022: Top Esports. In particular, we must mention the AD Carry JackeyLove, who had a strong performance in the recent Demacia Cup.
With the victory in the Demacia Cup, JackeyLove officially became the first and only player to have never ended a year empty-handed since he began his professional career (Summer 2016). Specifically, in all League of Legends tournaments (including those not part of Riot’s system like NEST), JackeyLove has secured a title after each season. Among these, the most glorious is undoubtedly the Worlds Championship title in 2018.
– Champion of NEST 2016, 2017
– Champion of LPL Spring 2019 and LPL Summer 2020
– Champion of Worlds 2018
– Champion of Demacia Cup 2018, 2020, 2021
– Champion of Mid-Season Cup 2020
This achievement of the former AD Carry of Invictus Gaming even surpasses that of the legend Faker. To date, Faker has also experienced two seasons without a title, the first being in the 2018 season, and the next being the most recent 2021 season.
Some arguments may state that the Demacia Cup or tournaments like NEST should not be counted, as many teams do not go all out in these competitions. However, in these tournaments, fans get the opportunity to see teams showcase their strength before the new season. Doinb has also noted that if these tournaments are played well, they can set a strong foundation for the new season.
In general, the upcoming LPL will still be a competition among the top teams, and TES is one of them. With their current form and quality additions, fans of TES as well as “Jackey Love” will certainly be hoping for the team to achieve glory in the new season.