Former T1 Star Reveals Difficulties of the Old Team
In 2024, it can be said that T1 has experienced two completely opposite extremes. They hit rock bottom with a series of consecutive losses in the LCK, only to arrive at the World Championship as the fourth seed – something that has never happened in the history of this team. But they also reached the pinnacle of glory, becoming the first team to successfully defend their World Championship title twice. This time is even more significant as they maintained the ZOFGK roster, and Faker was the FMVP of the intense final against Bilibili Gaming.
However, the real situation of T1 is even more “dire.” Recently, T1’s “former player” Teddy stated: “This season T1 was still facing DDoS attacks, and their morale was really low. But T1 overcame that difficulty. They arrived at the World Championship as the fourth seed and became champions. Such stories are truly amazing. When scrimming with T1, I saw them playing well, but at the World Championship, their teamwork seemed to have improved even more.”
T1 Deserves to be Called the Greatest Team, No Doubt About It
Historically, praising a team as great often relies on their long-standing influence and rich achievements. Especially, the term “overstated” cannot be used because “there will always be higher mountains.” However, T1’s current reality shows they are indeed the greatest team, and no other team can dethrone them.
Not only do they have a powerful influence, but T1 also boasts the “G.O.A.T” of the League of Legends scene. Additionally, the ZOFGK roster can be said to be one of the most doubted and criticized collectives ever. Each player in this lineup received considerable ridicule and criticism until they lifted the World Championship title in 2024. Even Faker, during 2019 – 2020, was considered past his prime. From Summer 2022 – before the semifinals of the 2024 World Championship, Faker was still seen as preparing to hand over his throne to Chovy.
They also had to face skepticism from fans, difficulties in training, and preparation for the season. But then, overcoming everything, the moment Bilibili Gaming’s nexus exploded also marked an outpouring of emotions. Perhaps, since 2013, it has been a long time since fans have seen Faker truly explode with excitement when winning a tournament like this.
Everything that belongs to T1 now, no other team can replicate. All doubts have been shattered, and people will keep talking about the achievements of ZOFGK for as long as League of Legends exists.