There is information that a former Worlds champion has played their final match in their career
On the afternoon of September 12 (Vietnam time), although the LCK teams were taking a break, tournaments like LPL and LCP were still underway with noteworthy matches. If LCP is the “VCS civil war,” then LPL features a more exciting matchup between NiP and AL. Despite not being highly regarded, Doinb and his teammates truly made AL “break a sweat.” However, a piece of information that followed could leave the League of Legends community a bit somber: this could be the final BO5 matchup in the career of the 2018 Worlds champion – Doinb.
Accordingly, information has been circulating within the League of Legends community in China and internationally, with some claiming this is Doinb’s final BO5 match. This information explains: “Doinb has previously shared this on stream, confirming that this will be his last year playing professionally.”
Additionally, in the scoring section of HUPU (a social media platform in China), comments mainly consist of farewells to Doinb or hopes that he will reconsider his retirement plans. However, some opinions suggest that the former Worlds champion permanently leaving League of Legends is reasonable, as he has achieved enough glory, and this player is now older.
Doinb’s Retirement as a Former Worlds Champion is Reasonable for Both Sides
This year, NiP has made significant progress since Doinb joined and led the team. However, competing for a Worlds spot or a high ranking remains a difficult challenge. The NiP roster lacks depth and cannot rely on Doinb or Leave to “carry the team” indefinitely.
Therefore, parting ways with Doinb and completely rebuilding the team seems to be a more reasonable move for NiP. His departure will also ensure that Doinb continues to receive appreciation from the community for his contributions, despite being part of a mid-tier team compared to the stature of a former Worlds champion.