In the match against Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) as part of the LPL Summer 2023, Oh My God (OMG) player Aki had an impressive performance. He played a significant role in his team’s victory over the strong team NIP. However, it wasn’t just his performance that drew attention; Aki also made headlines with another action during the match.
Specifically, many fans noticed that Aki from OMG frequently showcased the logo of GAM Esports – the reigning VCS Spring 2023 champion during his match. Even in very normal situations, Aki would flaunt the logo of the VCS representative. Consequently, this sparked discussions around the issue, both positive and negative. Notably, many people believe that Aki might see it as a form of insult, considering that GAM had a forgettable MSI 2023 campaign when they were eliminated right from the Play-In stage, only managing to secure a single victory.
However, according to some OMG fans explaining in this team’s super talk, Aki actually had no intention of mocking or disparaging GAM. According to these opinions, Aki’s actions were directed at Top Esports (TES) – Aki’s former team. His time playing for TES was perhaps Aki’s most forgettable period. He could not compete for a main position and was even relegated to the Challengers team. After that, Aki had to leave and join OMG to continue his career.
Aki’s teasing of the logo could be aimed at his former team. In the match against NIP, Aki played very well and was present in every critical moment of the game. This could also be a message to TES, letting his former team know that he has never forgotten the tough times wearing the jersey of the LPL Summer 2022 runner-up. Not to mention, many fans and players at LPL have mocked TES after this team was eliminated from the Group Stage of the World Championship (Worlds 2022). Among them, the disastrous loss to GAM stripped all hope of advancing from the LPL Summer 2022 runner-up.