Should end the comparison of Gumayusi – Smash
Since Gumayusi had to sit on the bench and Smash was replaced, no need to say how the League of Legends community had “stirred up”. Korean fans responded strongly in many ways while international audiences competed to talk and argue. And indispensable is the comparison of the two players as well as the effect they bring to T1 through the matches.
The explosive comparisons since Smash replaced Gumayusi in the starting lineup of T1.
And perhaps there is no need to learn too deeply to see: Smash is receiving praise and he accidentally becomes a reason for a part of the extremist fan as well as Anti-Fan T1 to attack Gumayusi. Scattered on many forums, even those who believe that Gumayusi is preparing to “pack” from T1.
And in fact this is completely unfair for both players. The first is Smash when he plays completely for himself, as some fans have argued when he has criticized BLD T1 for instead of not notifying people. Therefore, Smash probably does not want to be compared to the seniors. Especially if compared, with what Gumayusi has done, Smash's 3 victories are really small.
The comparison causes Smash to be pressured.
As for Gumayusi, this is his difficult period. Therefore, being compared to juniors is not only the disregard for the efforts that Gumayusi has devoted to T1 from the summer of 2021 to the present, but also the titles he has won with T1.
In the two World Championships or the LCK Championship of T1's 2022 LCK, Gumayusi's mark is even more prominent than Zeus or Keria. For example, a 1v2 phase against JD Gaming in the semi -finals of Worlds 2023, or MVP of the semi -final against Gen.G at Worlds 2024. Around Guma – Keria.
And disregard the contributions of Gumayusi as well as the titles of T1.
T1 is benefiting and Gumayusi – Smash also has more motivation
In all sports so far, there is no “inviolable” position. Even in some matches is not important, the top superstars are willing to offer to rest to prepare for larger matches. Even in eSports is similar. When T1 has solved the problem of “instead of not notice”, all comparisons should have ended.
All comparisons will negatively affect the players themselves. This is to avoid, especially when Gumayusi has proven that he has long been Smash still the future ahead.