The T1 Drama Explained

Zeus has left T1 – it was announced yesterday that the star top laner who had won two Worlds titles with the org has now join Hanwha Life esports.

It marks the end of the greatest roster in League of Legends history but beyond the immediate sadness from fans – there’s drama.

Rumours have been raging on social media that the entire move has been a mess from start to finish that neither party wanted, that Zeus’ agency are responsible and that T1 are far from happy.

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[theScoreesports]

How do you think T1 will perform without Zeus?

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[michaellee]

People need to give Doran some respect for signing with T1. If they don’t perform, most people will start pointing fingers at him. That is a lot of pressure. I hope he does well.

[kennycola]

They asked Faker,

"You've accomplished so much in your career, what could possibly be left?

Faker sighed, took a sip of his water and
said,

"Give me Doran"


- Kelsey Moser

[BoomNoBastic]

To be fair to Doran, he had Zeus on check in 5/6 finals of LCK. Problem with Doran is his international performance is sub-par.

[Gomace]

Zeus must've hit his head much harder than we thought.

[TeddyGear.]

Guys dont be too hard on Doran he is in the worse situation possible in every way. Give him a chance he has a lot on his shoulder

[franckielouann]

At this point, I do not even care about wins- the fact that Doran waited 6 hrs (which can be said otherwise for the other party- giving a few extra hours to an org that you spent years with and just give a listen regardless if he was decided already and STILL DECLINE AFTER IS MUCH MORE DECENT). Doran himself could have been in jeopardy contract and team placement wise PLUS ALL THE BAGGAGE THAT IS T1 he will get and have to overcome after this. I WILL SUPPORT HIM IN T1 ALL THE WAY.

I personally also think he saved T1. So Doran, win or lose, play with OFGK! Enjoy it, play your best, learn the clutches as best you can, stay safe and healthy- BACKING YOU ALL THE WAY!!!

[keikaruizawa]

Just Imagine Doran Carrying T1 in domestic games and T1 carrying Doran Internationally and them going for the Golden road because they sign Doran that would be a faqing regret from a competitive stand point on Zeus agency

[Serratus]

Faker's career mirrors to Kobe's career in the NBA,
3 championships in his early years, then went to 3 straight finals again later in his career, lost on the first one and went on to win back to back

[duanedoldrum]

Kinda feel bad for Doran with all the rumors speculating. Dude probably down right now feeling he got used as leverage for contract negotiations and signed only because he was just the only one available left. I hope he plays extremely well moving forward.

[hungtranphi]

It should even become a drama tbh, if Zeus just said he wanted to leave, T1 would have let him go and stop signing the brand deal. He truly fcked his org over by saying yes when asked then left on the paper

[renceperocho]

Maaan, Zeus's side (agency) really chose the short term bag to HLE than Long Term (Brands, Merches, Fame, Legacy, & Money) with T1. Props to Doran saving T1 by signing in T1. For sure, the team will help Doran improve and overcome his "choking" issues and he will prove them haters (Don't forget that Doran played with Keria during their DRX days, so they might still have that familiarity of their gameplay). As long as OFGK still in the lineup they might possibly make it to Worlds next year.

[MinhPham-vzqn]

Thought Zeus gonna learn from T1 former top lane Canna but no, he brought us an update instead. Lets hope Doran will carry us

[sparkeye]

T1 rep said they offered Zeus +agent a 1+1 and the accusation from T1 is that Zeus and agent played delay tactics that lost T1 an opportunity to grab Kiin from Gen G. Complicated is the fact that agents for Kiin and Zeus while on paper are separate companies, are actually the same and so T1 is accusing the agents of collusion.

[jacobmaynor]

Honestly Doran is a good pickup he’s been in the scene a while and a champ ocean will help in fearless draft

[kentuckyfriedsiomai]

Most T1 fans were furious about Doran signing but after the rumors came out, they switched sides immediately. So calm down guys, we are totally hoping Doran conquer his international demons and destroy Zeus just like what he's been doing in LCK for 4 years.

[tenglei]

Zeus had the opportunity to build a legacy at t1 like faker did. He would make more money eventually. What a shortsighted decision to chase the extra bag now

[JemuSan]

Didn't even get a chance to try a three-peat

[KenKaneki_Kibutsuji]

It has never been about Marin, never been about Bang, Wolf duo, never been about star studded roster of Khan, Teddy, Mata, Clid, has never been about ZOFGK. It is always about that goat in the Midlane and whoever stood beside him, Faker.
It could have been respectable departure like Bang, Peanut, Scout, Wolf, who even after leaving T1, came for Cameo and nostalgia streams. We might never see Zeus like that, and after the sht Zeus agency pulled by delaying till all top laners were gone just to strong arm while verbally agreeing to resign is just trash way of doing things.

[Rianmester]

T1 motto: "As long as we have Faker, we have the most winning chance of all"