For many fans of T1 and especially Faker, the 2022 season cannot be considered a success. T1 only claimed the LCK Spring 2022 championship. Although they set a record for the longest unbeaten streak in the history of League of Legends (LoL), their empty-handed results at both MSI and the World Championship (Worlds) 2022 left a sense of regret.
But on a positive note, 2022 can be seen as quite successful for some members of T1. Zeus had an incredible first official season. Not only did he exceed expectations, but Zeus was also the only player from T1 to maintain his form throughout the season. However, the one game where the Top Laner born in 2004 was not himself was the World Championship final 2022.
Another name that fans often mentioned alongside Faker during the past season is AD Carry Gumayusi. After winning the LCK Spring 2022 title with T1, Gumayusi made some very confident statements before MSI 2022. This made him the center of attention in the LoL community. However, that confidence was shattered, especially after the defeat to Royal Never Give Up in the MSI 2022 finals.
Recently, Gumayusi shared his thoughts on the past 2022 season and his somewhat excessive confidence. The 2002-born AD Carry stated: “I was extremely confident after winning the Spring Championship and achieving an 18-match winning streak. At that time, I really felt talented and thought I could easily win every match. But when facing RNG, they dealt a strong blow and made me realize where I stood.”
After returning from MSI 2022, Gumayusi went through a Summer split with very fluctuating performance. The T1 AD Carry admitted that the defeat at MSI 2022 made him and his teammates experience a difficult time. However, after the team communicated more, doubts faded away. This helped T1 complete the LCK Summer 2022 and have a good run at Worlds. In fact, Gumayusi was a key player in keeping T1’s hopes alive in matches with outstanding performances on the champion Varus.
Gumayusi’s confidence sometimes turning into arrogance is not unfamiliar to T1 fans. But after all, the T1 AD Carry is only 20 years old, and with what he has shown, Gumayusi has the right to be confident. The achievements of 2022 will serve as a valuable lesson for Gumayusi to prepare for the new season – a time when he will need to perform even better to bring titles to T1.