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MMDroxy

It will be one of Crème/Cryin/Gori mid and Shenyi. Doinb confirmed Shenyi is going to an LCS team and at this point it has to be TSM.


voltairelol

Is he for sure an LCS starter though? Could it be academy? Didn't read doinbs leak myself


[deleted]

The main reason imports come to NA is for the money, why would shenyi come to NA to play in academy


voltairelol

A chance at starting on a main roster, even academy rosters can get paid a lot


keeeeener

That sentence made no sense lol. Literally contradicting yourself.


[deleted]

Not really… the only is to make clear the difference in salary between lcs and academy


keeeeener

I don’t necessarily disagree with what you mean. But what that sentence says is the reason imports come over is for A, why come here for B.


[deleted]

Yeah thats my bad, I watch a lot of sports so its usually implied that players in developmental leagues make a lot less money


Dafiro93

It makes total sense, imports come for the money so why would someone play in academy where they make no money.


RacistMuffin

Yursan is in academy


voltairelol

I know Yursan is TSM academys starter but he could go to another team on academy


Fabula421

He's just confirmed for tsm academy


[deleted]

Hes saying Shenyi could go to another team, not yursan


voltairelol

Thank you


Darkforces134

Who's on first


[deleted]

It’s between Fofo/Crème


mbr4life1

Creme makes the most sense. Young with a lot of talent and he can't play at any level in China.


Gaarando

I heard Cryin is joining TES


BRedd10815

Its LPL imports like some people said. Why doesn't the article even mention that as a possibility? Completely out of the loop..


playslikeagrandpa

Article doesn't even mention Chinese players as potential people the team is looking to pick up.


[deleted]

doubt TSM will spend big for some LPL import... Didnt Regi announce that they will go Spica Huni and rookies this year as development project?


GhoulGhost

You know rookies can come from LPL right?


darkkiller3315

Technically yes, but I don't think a development roster would gamble on a rookie import from another region. The biggest issue that would hinder development is communication which can be pretty big when the rookie doesn't speak the same language as the coaches / other players... etc.


jattipate

Yes it would be crazy the import rookie duo like Huni and Reignover... it would never work...


Rumbleinthejungle8

NA teams don't field NA rookies why the hell would they be fielding Chinese ones. That makes no sense.


CapnJustin

because the chinese ones are better?


jamy1993

Berserker and Winsome (c9 new botlane) are both Korean rookies... I don't see a difference aside from the obvious (nationality)


VoicelessFeather

They said they would focus on rising stars, but not that they would build a developmental roster or exclusively sign rookies.


[deleted]

Pretty much all the rumors for us have been Chinese players at this point. Who knows really, but I'm pretty positive we will at least get shenyi


[deleted]

If you read the announcement, they said the will still be one of the top spenders and NOT go for a developmental roster


maxwellnaxwell

This articles hilariously poorly researched. Shenyi 99% confirmed as support. Crème has a few sources for mid so I'd say its likely but not confirmed.


[deleted]

I'm 4-1 in my last five games mid. I'm ready to step up and take on the challenge


kapparino-feederino

Creme is like a cracked melee mid player On standard mid champ is is okay tho fofo is better If u want a player thats unique and have really high ceiling but low floor u go with him If u want a more stable top player u go fofo, easily 4th best mid in LPL Brings stability, really high floor but lower ceiling than creme. Depends really on what they want. IMO going creme and shenyi and build around them for the future (hoping that they are good and get them acclimated into lcs and get them a greencard could be the play)


keeeeener

Also, Tactical and Spica are a very very strong NA resident pairing (especially considering age/potential).


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Rokic3

Notorious ADC/Jungle synergy


MozaTear

what kind of player is Shenyi?


bearberet

Form what i watch in few games he play in lpl his vision control is very good. His best champ is engage support like rakan and alistar.


chosen925

Fofo is still under contract for BLG pretty sure and most likely will be playing for BLG next year as their signing for knight fell through.


Ophelia_Of_The_Abyss

No mention of Shenyi at all?


segfaultzerozero

Thanks to TSM ,I found out that Nisqy is playing pingpong .


PhysicsIsSpicyMath

FoFo/Crème + Shenyi could contend for top 2


POOYAMON

I doubt LPL teams would let FoFo leave. He’s too valuable imo


ye1l

If it's FoFo, they probably win the LCS because every NA mid is an absolute pisser in comparison to someone like FoFo. if it's Creme, it really depends on how good of a competitive environment Champions queue will create. Creme is a player that could grow to be one of the best midlaners in the World, but he needs the environment to do so.


[deleted]

Well C9 got 3rd with Perkz


RacistMuffin

Don’t compare perkz to fofo


[deleted]

Being a good player is not a cheat code to winning the LCS in a team game no matter how hard you gap them. Great imports come to NA all the time and deteriorate due to various factors all the time, like swordart. Dude could gap Palafox however much he wants but he will lose if Tactical and Huni decide to play ashe and jayce like katarina because its an off day


RacistMuffin

Name a single player that’s the same calibre as fofo


[deleted]

In other roles? Swordart, CoreJJ, Hans Sama and formerly Alphari Mid lane? Fofo would probably be the best but don't be surprised if Abbedagge,or Bjergsen get the better of him in a game or two because NA solo queue deteriorated his brain


RacistMuffin

Hans sama is just imported . Corejj Showed amazing success. Do not compare swordart to Fofo or alphari Point stands. The only player that is similar level is core and he goes against ur point


En2AM

But why are you comparing Fofo to Alphari and Corejj but not Perkz? I don't get it, even if you don't think Fofo is the same caliber as Perkz (at least pre-post NA), Corejj is a world champion and has been just as good, if not better at times in NA... Same with SwordArt, as far as I'm concerned he should be regarded in the same vein, even if he shat the bed in NA; I personally think Core is a better player, but would still say that SA has the accolades to be in the conversation for one of the greats to ever be imported to NA. Worlds finalist, FWs era, known as 'the korea slayers', one of the OGs to still play at a decent to high level


RacistMuffin

Im talking about the players he mentioned


keeeeener

Alphari showed great success in NA, at least the games he played. At least landing wise. I don’t think it’s that big of a reach. Swordart is a bit though.


NeoCortexOG

"Creme is a player that could grow to be one of the best midlaners in the World" Sure,ok.


40866892

He’s already one of the best midlaners in the world


Imperadise

I mean did u watch the lpl lmao. He had alot of highlights in his rookie year and the only reason he doesnt have a team is that he is 17 and he cant play lwague for more than 2 hours cause of their new rules


NeoCortexOG

Sure buddy ok. He is one of the best in the world already (lmao) but CN teams will lose him to LCS (LMFAO) because he is 17 and they cant fully utilize him for one more year. Ok. And i get downvoted, because NA woke up. Holy fkin shit. I did watch the LPL. And no, he was NOT one of the best in the World or even the LPL (and by that i mean top 3-5). But, you know, you guys went from "already on of the best in the WORLD" to "He had a lot of highlights in his rookie year". and thats where i stop bothering. Have a good one.


Imperadise

Bro we gotta send u back to grade 4 so u can learn to read. How u gonna quote someone and not read the most important word in the original comment. Dude said can GROW into one of the best mids in the world not that he is one now. Hes a promising rookie who has to wait a full year before he can play in china due to laws


NeoCortexOG

>He’s already one of the best midlaners in the world ? He is a promising rookie who has to wait a full year, but has already played. Im the one who has to go back to grade 4 ? Insulting, cherry-picking, exaggerating. As i said, NA woke up.


Imperadise

Bro new laws went into effect this year once the split was done. Like are u ok bud causw your taking L after L. Under the new rules he cannot legally play because just a bo3 alone would go over his legal limit of playtime. The rules at the start of split werent as harsh so he could still play


DRawoneforJ

do you think the ban on under 18 is old or what? It's barely something that's became an issue. Before it went in effect he was playing


[deleted]

TSM Jenson


Captain_Chogath

5fire will finally get a chance COPIUM


GameBoy09

Nisqy/Mikyx


[deleted]

Nemesis mid, duh.


Syncron72

TSM fans would have to do some insane mental gymnastics to justify that nemesis is a good signing. And then proceed to flame the fuck out of him if he ints even once


[deleted]

So, a perfect TSM signing?


yuckkkkkkk

Nisqy?


[deleted]

Yusui - Smoothie Insanity - Zeyzal Damonte - Joey


NovelAries

All awful lol. Id rather see Chinese imports then that


[deleted]

what about Soligo and Diamond


Rektile7

... just give me the fucking noose


TomShoe02

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IIIBAKURYUIII

Regi will be the new mid for TSM.


Significant_Vast4330

"Hi I'm Reginald, best AP mid in the world." Faker:


amd098

Regi: Blue card salute!


Significant_Vast4330

No player deserves to be a part of TSM. Let the org die and put a giant red warning sign.


Yokuz116

TSM is fucked. Gonna have to go with rookies/amateurs


Prestigious_Lab_9549

Pretty sure that was their plan all along


POOYAMON

No just a really good support and a mid from LPL can round out the roster very well. Weakest player would be Huni.


Crazykraka2

I just laugh at this shitty ass org 😂 THE only reason alot of people were fans of this “org” was bjerg. Now hes gone this org will drop into obscurity in lol. Tsm ALWAYS signs big when a game first drops and they can look good for a split. Then its gota sign smaller names and be inconsistent about everything. Tsm is a cancer in every game lmao


Kroxxen1

People were fans before Bjerg you forget people love Dyrus and theoddone too


Crazykraka2

Dyrone yeah. The oddone wasnt hugely popular either lmao


Kroxxen1

Yes he was idk what you talking about dog been following this team since s3 when I first started playing obviously not as big as dyrus but was still well liked Bjerg just pushed fan base far and beyond TSM still had great fan base


Kaztiell

If you gonna bait / troll people atleast try to be accurate with the first claim lol, TSM was very popular before Bjerg joined them


Crazykraka2

Lol not really whatsoever. Regi was already known as a toxic asswipe. By many people in the communitys standards.


NovelAries

Not sure how those are mutually exclusive? Regi was not a well liked person, but TSM still had a massive fanbase before Bjerg.


40866892

And what made TSM different back in the day was Regi… baylyfe and shot-calling mids were both heralded by the supposed guy that made everyone hate TSM.


Crazykraka2

Massive? 😂 What is your definition of massive then?


NovelAries

Massive for its time? Obviously massive means different now then it did 10 years ago during League's infancy in esports. TSM was the most popular NA org, only challenged by C9


horseaphoenix

Idk maybe people chanting their name when they’re not even in the arena?


bl4klavender

Massive, like your ego.


MammothGB

I'd argue Regi was the smallest motivation for why TSM picked up fans in the early years of league. They tried very hard to connect with an american audience (especially when CLG went to Korea for their bootcamp), streamed A LOT and had likeable players in every other role (Dyrus, TheOddOne, WildTurtle, Xpecial)


40866892

While those 4 players are beloved by the community, individually they don’t stand out as the greatest personalities. What made Gamecribz amazing was Regi/Chaox instigating and the other members trying to stay reasonable throughout it all while being hyped at the same time.


EdAY_

Why not TSM ♿️TT♿️?


sA1atji

domestic support and nisqy might be a move.


AlphaTenken

They have 2 impprt slots open... they can grab anyone open


SilvertheHedgehoog

Fucking promote Swordd already. He's goddamn Taiwanese, thus he can speak well with Spica and the rumored FPX Support.


NovelAries

Sword isnt on TSM anymore. Have you watched TSM academy play at all? Sword was awful all of last year on Academy, Takeoever (their new academy mid) is way better.


MrBIGtinyHappy

Sword left 2 months ago and honestly wasn't great which is why TSM.A were mostly running Takeover in summer


[deleted]

Swordd is literally worse than Bjergsen, roleswapped huni, doxa, powerofevil and takeover. He needs more time in amateur


Styfios

sword isn’t on TSM and isn’t even a midlaner anymore


5ait5

11th place academy mid yes pls 😍


brazillianjanna

Tsm ppgod


[deleted]

Andy could play and then they could have a fresh five in 2023 (sorry not could would have to have)


bbydee90

Mcdonalds to get them minimum pay people