Over the past two years, it is undeniable that Canyon is the best Jungler in the LCK tournament. This player possesses all the qualities of a superstar Jungler, from individual skill, situational awareness to incredibly unpredictable movements. For example, in a recent match against T1, Canyon made a stunning move by stealing both the Red Buff and Oner’s life.
Canyon’s excellence has helped DWG KIA rise to become a top force in both the LCK and the professional League of Legends scene. Even though DK has made significant personnel changes this season, Canyon’s presence remains crucial for them to compete for a top 4 position, even chasing down Gen.G and T1. Furthermore, Canyon’s brilliance serves as a significant motivation for other Junglers to learn from and even surpass him to prove themselves.
A prime example is T1’s Jungler – Oner, who recently shared with Korizon that he really wants to defeat Canyon and DK in every match. He even considers DK his biggest rival, not any other team. Additionally, Oner also revealed some interesting insights about how T1 views the Janna Top with Smite and whether they will use it in the future.
T1 Oner: “Actually, T1’s coaches assess that Janna Top with Smite is not a good playstyle. We practiced with this champion once, but the result was not too good, so we eliminated its use. Maybe we don’t know how to utilize this playstyle, so in the future, T1 will not pick Janna Top.
As for my biggest rival, it has always been DWG KIA. They are a team with organization and a great ability to improve the strength of each member. I really want to defeat them at all costs, whether it’s in playoffs, the return leg, or even at Worlds.”
After this interview was widely shared, viewers expressed their empathy with Oner’s statements. Indeed, when you compete in the same position as an outstanding player like Canyon, the motivation to rise will be extremely high. Not only Oner but other Junglers in the LCK might share the same thought as everyone wants to take down Canyon and DK to prove themselves.
For T1’s Jungler, he seems luckier than Canyon as all his teammates are performing extremely well and in great form. Meanwhile, at DWG KIA, the Top and Bot roles still have a lot to improve. Perhaps with a more evenly matched roster and higher form, T1 and Oner will once again surpass DK in the upcoming return match in just a few weeks.