In the LPL region, TheShy is an extremely famous player with a large fanbase. Even when he announced a temporary retirement during the spring season, TheShy’s activities still garnered immense attention. Just a few days ago, TheShy shocked the LPL audience by appearing on the list for the “Veterans’ Cup” featuring only retired players. This move is seen as a sign that TheShy may indeed retire this year.
However, according to the latest information revealed, TheShy will return in the LPL Summer 2024 with an extremely strong lineup. Specifically, it has been disclosed that TheShy will compete under the banner of LNG Esports (LNG) in the upcoming tournament. Moreover, this team will also add high-quality reinforcements such as Ming in the Support position or Wei or Tarzan in the Jungle role. This lineup is regarded by experts as having a chance to win Worlds 2024 if all individuals perform at a high level.
One of the main reasons TheShy took a break from competition in the first half of 2024 is that his advertising contract price is too high. To secure TheShy’s services, LNG will certainly have to spend a staggering amount. According to insiders in the LPL, TheShy’s salary alone for the second half of the 2024 season has reached 10 million CNY (approximately 35 billion VND). This is an extremely “huge” amount when even the top stars in the LPL only have a salary cap of 12 million CNY (about 42 billion VND) for the entire year.
Regarding LNG’s new lineup, this truly is a “Super Team” if they successfully sign these stars. It should be noted that RNG has recently faced numerous financial issues. Therefore, it is understandable that they are selling off star players like Ming and Wei to “offset losses”. Combining with established names like TheShy and Scout makes LNG a very strong team, at least on paper.
Of course, the success of this lineup will also depend heavily on whether TheShy and his teammates can maintain high performance. Additionally, they will need time to adapt and familiarize themselves with each other’s playstyles. In the worst-case scenario, LNG could very well become a huge disappointment like many “Super Teams” that have emerged in the past.