The 2023 World Championship witnessed a remarkable redemption arc, but for many players, it was a disappointing event. Team Liquid’s top laner Summit expressed his dissatisfaction with their performance and even blamed his teammate APA for their failures. However, Summit later apologized for his tweet, acknowledging that he had spoken without thinking.
APA, the rookie mid laner, responded to Summit’s criticism with a simple “lol” and a thumbs-up emoji. This wasn’t the first time APA had been singled out as a weak point in the team. Jungler Pyosik revealed that they were forced to pick a mid lane champion early in the draft, limiting his own champion pool and preventing him from playing a carry champion.
Despite the criticism, supporters came to APA’s defense on social media. They pointed out that Summit himself has a limited champion pool, frequently playing Gnar and Jayce. Additionally, APA made a significant leap from the collegiate scene to facing off against legendary player Faker in just over a year, which is a daunting challenge for any player.
It’s worth noting that both Summit and Pyosik’s contracts have expired, making them free agents for the upcoming year. The future of their team composition remains uncertain as they search for new homes in the esports scene.
| Player | Role | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Summit | Top Laner | Expressed disappointment and blamed APA |
| APA | Mid Laner | Responded with a casual “lol” and thumbs-up emoji |
| Pyosik | Jungler | Explained limitations in champion selection due to APA’s smaller pool |
Source: DOTESPORTS
