Xmithie joined Inven Global for an interview to reflect on his playing career, his approach to coaching, and he became the head coach of TSM Academy.
Recently, some of the travel restrictions [COVID] in Korea have been lifted. You're no longer required to quarantine upon arrival, which became a huge incentive for pro teams, pro players, and streame
In lieu of visa issues for mid laner Zhu "Keaiduo" Xiong and support Wei "Shenyi" Zi-Jie that will likely bar the Chinese duo from joining their LCS teammates until February, TSM has opted to start the full TSM Academy roster in place of their LCS counterparts for the Lock In.
Ablazeolive sat down with Inven Global's Nick Geracie at Golden Guardians' media day ahead of the 2020 LCS season to discuss what he learned from TSM Mid Laner Søren "Bjergsen" Bjerg, how he came to join Golden Guardians, and signed off with a vote of confidence for Golden Guardians starting LCS mid laner Greyson "Goldenglue" Gilmer.
Dignitas announced that Matthew "Akaadian" Higginbotham will be joining the Academy team in the jungle position.
Ablazeolive joined Nick Geracie after defeating TLA to share his thoughts on the Mid Lane meta, playing with a non-cardboard version of Support Erik "Treatz" Wessén on stage, and forming Mid/Jungle synergy with Mingyi "Spica" Lu since Jonathan "Grig" Armao re-joined TSM's LCS roster.
TSM announced via twitter on Saturday afternoon that Jonathan "Grig" Armao would miss the 2019 LCS Spring Split with wrist problems. TSM Academy Jungler Matt "Akaadian" Higginbottham will be assuming the starting role on the LCS squad.
