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I think most people who’s watched LoL eSports for a while will agree that Faker is the GOAT, even if they haven’t watched since the beginning of his career. However, I saw someone in another thread earlier trying to argue that Faker isn’t even in the conversation, let alone the undisputed GOAT. To me, this was a ludicrous claim, but it got me thinking: is there anyone else in the pro scene that might have a claim to the GOAT title? It does sometimes feel like this claim, even if valid, dominates the conversation, and an alternate opinion is immediately shut down even before they have a chance to explain. Some possible candidates off the top of my head:
-Rookie: has a Worlds title, insane longevity like Faker, a top 2-3 midlaner in the LPL for most of his career even if team success didn’t follow. But only 1 international title and 2 LPL titles
-Uzi: arguably the GOAT ADC, an MSI title and 2 Worlds finals. But career cut short by injury/contract jail, no Worlds titles
-Ruler: another arguable GOAT ADC, Worlds&MSI title, 3 domestic titles in a row, if he continues this level of performance for another year or two I could see him making a claim for the GOAT. But feels a bit short at the moment
-BeryL: only player other than the prime SKT members to win multiple Worlds titles as a starting player&qualify for 3 consecutive Worlds finals. But career is much shorter compared to everyone else & individually not as impressive of a player.
I’m curious to hear if anyone actually believes that Faker is not the GOAT of League, and if so, who is in their opinion.
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