The transfer drama of T1 – Zeus recalls a similar deal in LPL
Thus, the transfer drama of T1 – Zeus has taken a new turn, as the former Top Laner of the 2024 World Champions officially moves to Hanwha Life Esports. No one knows if the drama has reached its conclusion yet, but it can be said that at this moment, the team in a passive position is T1, and the likelihood of the situation calming down anytime soon seems low.
However, from this drama, experts believe the situation could remind us of a past transfer drama, one of the most ‘mind-bending’ in LPL history, namely the deal involving Royal Never Give Up – Weibo Gaming – Bilibili Gaming.
At that time, BLG wanted to recruit Bin from WBG while RNG wanted Breathe (who was then with Team WE). But WBG did not want to help the “rich guy” get stronger. Thus, in one of the rare instances, two LPL teams “collaborated” to outsmart WBG. As a result, Bin joined RNG until the end of MSI 2022. Meanwhile, BLG recruited Breathe. After MSI 2024 ended, these two teams immediately exchanged players. WBG was “outsmarted” in a very simple manner.
The position of T1 – Zeus is somewhat different compared to the transfer drama in LPL
Unlike the case of WBG – BLG – RNG, the drama in LCK only involves one team being “outsmarted”: T1. No one knows if HLE really made contact with Zeus’s representatives, but it is clear that the 2024 LCK Summer Champions are the only team benefiting. They have the desired player and are not involved in discussions surrounding this drama.
Meanwhile, both T1 and Zeus have incurred certain damages. In fact, according to some viewers, T1 has erased all records of Zeus among their academy-trained players while Oner and Gumayusi remain. T1’s act of “severing ties” can be seen as a clear indication of this team’s attitude towards the drama involving Zeus and forecasts that troubles will continue in the near future.