Just when the controversy surrounding Zeros seemed to have settled down, former coach Tinikun has made new statements related to the former player of SBTC Esports. However, this time it is not about the turmoil with GAM Esports but to clarify Zeros’ “confusing” comments during previous livestreams.
Earlier, during streams “exposing” the former owners of GAM Esports, Zeros had shared about being hindered when wanting to compete in the LPL. He even claimed that Kiaya’s salary was cut to fund his Chinese lessons.
Zeros’ comments seemed like a direct “punch” aimed at Tinikun – the close brother and mentor of this former player, as Tinikun had previously revealed that all the money for Zeros’ transfer to the LPL came from his own pocket and his team’s funds.
Zeros’ statements have raised many fans’ doubts about the truthfulness of either party. Some say the money for Chinese lessons came from Kiaya’s salary, while others argue it was out of Tinikun’s own pocket, leaving fans unsure of whom to believe. However, faced with fans’ inquiries at that time, Tinikun chose to remain silent. It wasn’t until recently, when SBTC Esports’ League of Legends: Wild Rift team crowned their first championship, that the former GAM Esports coach had a chance to speak on the matter.
In the aforementioned post, Tinikun once again affirmed that all the money for hiring a Chinese teacher and Zeros’ flight to China were covered by him and the GAM staff at that time, including Trần Sơn and the individual nicknamed “Secretary Kim”. In fact, even Kiaya’s salary was initially covered by Tinikun himself. Yet, Zeros claimed that the money for Chinese lessons was cut from Kiaya’s salary, leaving Tinikun with “no words to say.”
Alongside this, many viewers also speculated that the relationship between Tinikun and Zeros seemed to show signs of strain. In fact, from the moment Tinikun publicly “exposed” the unprofessional attitude and training habits of the SBTC Esports League of Legends players, there were reports confirming that Zeros was “pouting” towards his brother.
Since then, this former player has rarely mentioned “Brother Ni” publicly, even during his livestreams exposing the former owners of GAM, Zeros did not refer to Tinikun’s role in the stories he told, while the former GAM coach was known to have played an important role throughout the “drama”.
In reality, based on what is currently displayed, it seems that Tinikun still maintains a close relationship with the Minas brothers – Zeros; it’s just that the former coach is somewhat “at a loss for words” with the somewhat impulsive statements of his close younger brother.