On August 5, the finals of the LPL Summer 2023 qualifiers officially took place. True to the intense nature of a final match, both JD Gaming (JDG) and LNG Esports (LNG) played with great dedication. The two teams were evenly matched, requiring a fifth game to determine the champion of LPL Summer 2023.
However, in the decisive moment, the caliber of star player Ruler from JDG spoke volumes. With an outstanding individual play, Ruler gradually regained the advantage for JDG and helped his team secure a decisive victory. As a result, JDG convincingly became the champions of LPL Summer 2023.
Not stopping there, JDG is even aiming for the first “Grand Slam” in the history of professional League of Legends. Simply put, a “Grand Slam” refers to a team winning every regional and international tournament in a single season. To date, only SKT T1 (in 2015, 2016), Royal Never Give Up (in 2018), and G2 Esports (in 2019) have come close to this achievement.
In the case of JDG, they have already won the LPL Spring, LPL Summer 2023, and MSI this year. If they secure the World Championship (Worlds) 2023 title, they will become the first team to achieve the aforementioned “Grand Slam.” This achievement could even make JDG in 2023 one of the greatest League of Legends teams in history.
Of course, winning a major tournament like Worlds 2023 is no easy feat. Even in the LPL region, Bilibili Gaming (BLG) and LNG are significant opponents for JDG. To aim for the world championship, JDG will definitely have to overcome these names.
Moreover, opponents from LCK like KT Rolster, Gen.G, and T1 are extremely strong and ready to challenge JDG. Thus, JDG’s journey to conquer the Worlds 2023 title promises to be incredibly difficult in the coming time. Hopefully, the JDG team will maintain their current form and achieve a historic feat at the upcoming Worlds 2023.