NA/EU LCS Pro League discussion

[D44kpunk]

ya crazy, i was really expecting immortals/imagine to pick him up as i figured they were the orgs with more money

[Zetanio]

NRG's owners have a large bankroll as well.

It's nice to see diversified investment groups getting involved in ownership. Takes a lot of the previous ownership crap about not paying players, no oversight, etc, out of the equation.

[D44kpunk]

dig - SmittyJ, Kirei, Shipthur, Apollo, KiwiKid

[BadKarma]

So, C9 Rush and Bunnyfufu pretty much confirmed, Hai/Bunny at support like Peke/PoE. Probably going to ease bunny into the shotcalling position. Also if LCS moves to two game sets it will be even better

[D44kpunk]

Stixxay ADC for CLG at least for iem. Couple more days until all these rosters get solidified more than likely

[D44kpunk]

Reluctant to believe any of the FNC drama but here it is for those interested:

Huni maybe leaving and wants to ADC in NA

Yellowstar retiring.

Reignover going to NA or taking a break because of wrists.

How are EU orgs so poor?

[chazzyphizzle]

euro players are thirsty for FREEDOM DatSheffy

[Zetanio]

They want a slice of that American Freedom Apple Pie.

Also, I think the Huni rumor is a bit of a stretch. I'm staying away from that stuff until they sign a contract.

[D44kpunk]

All this EU > NA shit and we have so many imports etc etc is so comical. I don't think half the people realize NA has 1/3rd the player base but somehow has 3x the money and viewership. Embarrassing for EU as a region

[Gryffes]

All this EU > NA shit and we have so many imports etc etc is so comical. I don't think half the people realize NA has 1/3rd the player base but somehow has 3x the money and viewership. Embarrassing for EU as a region

Any NA advertiser only has to deal with one language and audience, europe is 30 countries, each with separate national tv/newspapers/etc, 20+ languages, you just don't get the same reach for your $ in europe.

[Zetanio]

Any NA advertiser only has to deal with one language and audience, europe is 30 countries, each with separate national tv/newspapers/etc, 20+ languages, you just don't get the same reach for your $ in europe.

Good point, EU is a much more diverse marketplace for everything.

I don't see anyone in EU being embarrassed. Their teams played better this year on the whole. Made it out of groups and to semis. They have a thriving and much more accepted esports culture developing. No shame in their game.

[BadKarma]

C9 Rush and Bunny officially confirmed. Holy moly this team looks good on paper.

[Zetanio]

C9 Rush and Bunny officially confirmed. Holy moly this team looks good on paper.

I like their team setup. Looking forward to seeing Rush/Jensen. Sneaky with Hai/Bunny should be interesting. I wouldn't expect Hai to last through more than half of the first split of 2016 before turning over the spot to Bunny.

[Gryffes]

Huni and Reignover confirmed out, TSM have their new lineup, unless Mark Cuban is putting together a team for NA then I think it's safe to say they are going to china.

[Zetanio]

Huni and Reignover confirmed out, TSM have their new lineup, unless Mark Cuban is putting together a team for NA then I think it's safe to say they are going to china.

Immortals can afford them. Huni wanted to go to NA and Reignover's translation said he was going to another LCS region.

[D44kpunk]

The rumors were true!

Now if yellowstar retires its all true.

Will be interesting to see who fnatic picks up.. Cabochard and shook? Is cabo confirmed roccat? Or maybe two random imports.

I'm still sad the biggest EU org can't afford whatever NA is paying but whatever, sucks for EU fans

[D44kpunk]

Huni confirming already joined a team as top laner in NA according to score esports, thinks it can easily win NA

[Gryffes]

I think they'd be crazy not to go to the same team as a package deal.

[Zetanio]

I think they'd be crazy not to go to the same team as a package deal.

I'd bet they both end up on Immortals.

[D44kpunk]

Hard telling, equal or bigger money might be buying tip or whatever other team is still for sale.

NA is gonna be interesting next split. EU needs to find a way to generate more revenue this talent drain really sucks for them