Spring Split 2018 Archives - Proving Grounds

NA LCS Spring Finals: Franchising Wins

April 30, 2018

The first thing you notice about The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater is its name. Before setting eyes on its Art Deco marquee, entering the gorgeous double-decker foyer, or settling into red ... More

NA LCS Spring Finals: Dardoch Brings the House Down

Miles Yim

April 8, 2018

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater practically bleeds history. Its dark red seats exude a Golden Age grandeur appropriate for a venue that’s been around since 1957. Luminaries like Dick Clar... More

Clutch Gaming’s Febiven on beating Team SoloMid: “We showed up today, and they had no chance”

Miles Yim

March 28, 2018

After their stunning quarterfinal upset over Team SoloMid, I spoke with Clutch Gaming’s mid laner Fabian "Febiven" Diepstraten about Swain, Thresh, and the failings of TSM’s bot lane. Miles Yim: Febiven, yo... More

Cloud9’s Reapered: “We are pretty bad at some creative things”

Miles Yim

March 19, 2018

After their first loss of the weekend to Team Liquid, I spoke to Cloud9’s Head Coach Bok "Reapered" Han-gyu about the recent dip in performance, transition in the top lane, and Dark Elementalist Lux cosplay. ... More

CLG’s Stixxay: “Our win versus C9 sparked something”

Miles Yim

March 5, 2018

After completing a 2-0 weekend against Team Liquid, I spoke with Counter Logic Gaming’s AD carry Trevor "Stixxay" Hayes on Patch 8.4 changes, their playoff chances, and the emergence of new shotcaller. Mile... More

Golden Guardians’ Contractz: “I’m surprised how fast we’ve improved”

Miles Yim

March 4, 2018

After their upset victory over Echo Fox, I spoke with Golden Guardians jungler Juan "Contractz" Arturo Garcia about his team’s rapid growth, asserting himself as a leader, and that Volibear pick. Miles Yim:... More

OpTic Gaming’s Dhokla: “I didn’t really feel nervous at all.”

Miles Yim

February 26, 2018

Over the weekend, I caught up with OpTic Gaming’s new sixth-man: Top laner Niship "Dhokla" Doshi. We talked about going to college, Australia’s mild salsa, and getting promoted to LCS. Miles Yim: Congrats o... More

Clutch Gaming’s Apollo: “I’m constantly thinking about the game differently now.”

Miles Yim

February 24, 2018

After their win over Counter Logic Gaming, I spoke with Clutch Gaming’s AD carry Apollo "Apollo" Price about early game struggles, the Houston Rockets, and listening to Nam "LirA" Tae-yoo. Miles Yim: This w... More

Golden Guardians’ Lourlo: “I want to show that I’m capable of being one of the best in the league.”

Miles Yim

February 19, 2018

Before their win over Team Liquid on Sunday, I spoke to Golden Guardians’ top laner Samson "Lourlo" Jackson on the team’s most recent loss to OpTic Gaming, keeping up team morale, and the state of the top lane ... More

Cloud9’s Jack: “I am completely focused on Worlds. That’s what matters to me.”

Miles Yim

February 18, 2018

After their win over Team SoloMid on Saturday, I spoke with Cloud9’s owner Jack Etienne about improving team communication, the changes he’s already seeing with NA LCS franchising, and the highlight of his espo... More

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