TenZ may be the biggest name in VALORANT, but there are doubts about whether he is still the best player in the game. While many argue that TenZ has the potential to lead a team to victory, others question whether he can reach the same level of success he had in 2021. Caster and analyst Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson has even gone as far as to suggest that TenZ is a “problem” for his team, Sentinels.
Sideshow raises valid points about TenZ’s changing role within the team. While he initially started as a pure duelist, the evolving meta and roster changes have forced him to adapt and play different agents. Heading into the 2024 season, it seems likely that TenZ will take on a flex player role rather than being solely focused on fragging.
Although TenZ’s Jett is undeniably one of the best in the world, Sideshow argues that his overall improvement has been slower compared to other players. Sentinels are still trying to fully harness his raw potential, particularly in terms of his aim and movement. While TenZ showcased his peak performance during Stage Two Masters in 2021, he still needs to work on aspects such as positioning and agent flexibility to match the skill level of players like Max “Demon1” Mazanov and Alexander “jawgemo” Mor.
Some fans of TenZ may attribute his underperformance to the chaotic nature of Sentinels’ roster changes and team dynamics in 2022 and 2023. It’s true that multiple different in-game leaders, language barriers, and constant roster swaps can impact a player’s performance. However, these external factors cannot be the sole reason for TenZ falling behind other top players in the world.
Sideshow analyzes various footage from the 2023 season, highlighting both moments of brilliance and areas where TenZ struggled. While many of these issues are fixable, finding the right coach to guide his development is crucial. The wrong coach could hinder his progress and potentially lead to stagnation for one of VALORANT’s biggest stars.
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