T1’s journey in the Worlds 2023 can be described as the most perfect performance by all five members since this lineup was formed. They faced challenges and narrowly defeated Team Liquid, but they also annihilated all four representatives from the LPL, allowing only one win for JD Gaming. Thus, it’s safe to say that T1 has rightfully claimed the championship. More importantly, T1 is on the brink of creating an even more magnificent “Golden Road” than that of JDG with the new 2024 season approaching.
Notably, during their championship journey in Worlds 2023, T1 ended a “Golden Road” for a powerful team from the LPL, JD Gaming. The match between the two teams was considered an “early final” as the team that won was almost certain to become the champion. Indeed, T1 faced no difficulties in defeating Weibo Gaming in the finals to claim their fourth championship title in the history of this team.
Recently, in a statement after attending the LCK Awards with his T1 teammates, jungler Oner said: “I won the Worlds 2023, but now I am becoming greedier. Next year, I want to win every tournament I participate in. It will be a challenging journey but very exciting.” With this statement, Oner has effectively declared war on the entire League of Legends scene ahead of the new season. To complete the “Golden Road,” T1 must defeat many powerful teams such as Gen.G, JD Gaming, and possibly Top Esports in the new season. And certainly, this will not be an easy task.
For those following T1’s journey in Worlds 2023, it is not an exaggeration to say that Oner played an extremely important role. There were at least two moments where T1’s jungler showed significant growth. The first was the Flash to dodge Ruler’s ultimate in the Dragon pit, and then the Flash using his ultimate on Ruler to ensure that this player would be taken down after Faker executed the classic “Shurima Shuffle.”
T1’s performance at Worlds 2023 was significantly bolstered by Oner’s contributions. And the confidence of the jungler born in 2002 is well-founded, as T1 currently possesses the competence, experience, and some of the most talented players in the world in their respective roles.