As we know, GAM Esports has officially exited the 2023 Worlds after their loss to DK. This result was anticipated, as GAM was too weak compared to the LCK representatives. However, GAM’s journey still garnered admiration from both domestic and international audiences. During their Swiss stage journey, to be fair, GAM faced almost all of the strongest teams in their region at this moment, such as Gen.G, DK, and Fnatic. The most evenly matched opponent, Team Liquid, also had a lineup with renowned Korean stars.
Therefore, as the LCS teams gradually exit the tournament, GAM is mentioned as a benchmark. This is because, immediately after Cloud9’s defeat to FNC, the LCS has only as many representatives as the VCS. In the 2023 Worlds, the LCS still has NRG, but this team is preparing for very challenging matches ahead, with their first opponent being the very