NA's Forgotten Superstar

Everyone knows Doublelift and Sneaky as the LCS GOATS of ADC but isn't there someone we're all forgetting?

League of Legends is often a game of what have you done for me lately. Whether that's looking at LCS titles, MSI or even Worlds success.

While WildTurtle is a memorable player, he's someone that doesn't get nearly as much of the spotlight as you might expect from someone with so many accolades.

In our opinion, it's worth exploring why.

So we went deeper.
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Written and Produced by Julian 'Pastrytime' Carr & Manny Sanchez

[GinkgoPete]

Bro having that smile on his face constantly while having Regi breathing down his neck has to be his most impressive skill.

[deathprocess]

Wildturtle made such a big impact on the story of the LCS (idk if it was LCS yet) when he came in, just for that he deserves to be talked about but he is just forgotten.

[craig]

Wildturlte maybe the 3rd best adc in LCS history but he has the #1 smile in LCS history.

[steffongibbs]

J.Tran, if you're reading this, just know that you are one of the All-Time greats of this game. 4 LCS Titles, even more Final appearances. even without the trophies, just on longevity and your professionalism alone make you better than 99% of the LCS. Be proud that no one can confidently say you weren't that guy. Cause you were/are that guy broski.

[sunwukongmonkeyking]

I’ve seen Wildturtle throughout his career. His early career days with TSM was so much pressure especially around Reginald but I would say he was at his peak as in accomplishment. When he join Immortal, that was when I love watching Wildturtle the most. He was so jolly and happy around a new team and environment. He was the “flash” in Wildturtle again! Regi stop him from doing that in TSM. I love every single person in 2016 Immortals roaster! Huni, Reignover, Pobelter, Wildturtle, Adrian. I would watch every episode each week everytime Immortal posted a vlog. I loved every Immortals personality. Not cocky like TSM, No high ego like C9. Just a bunch of guys playing a game for fun and enjoyment. That’s what made them so strong! They weren’t the best skillful team like TSM or smart like CLG. They were just so great with each others chemistry and vibe that they feed off each other’s energy and work as a team. When WildTurtle joined TSM and then join FlyQuest. I saw the hunger and excitement die in his eyes. He was out of his prime and peak. He lost his spirit to play. I would always thanks him for giving me entertainment throughout my teens in high school. I’m a Adult now and life moves on. Life moves on and so does games. A Pro gaming career doesn’t last long so please cherish those little moments before it’s gone. Thanks WildTurle! For being there in part of my life!

[naka]

dude was bullied into oblivion by Reginald

[DrManhattanLoL]

Easily a first ballot into the North American Hall of Fame for LoL

Dude outlived all his contemporaries and while he was never the MVP of any of the teams he was necessarily on during his championship runs

Dude was instrumentally important and was generally considered a threat in the bot lane for years

Edit: Just learned he only had 2 All Pro Appearances in his entire career which makes sense. For some context as to why this is the case, All Pro Team in LCS didn't start until Summer 2015. I believe the very first All Pro Lineup was TiP Impact, TiP Rush, TL Fenix, TL Piglet, CLG Aphromoo

I don't wanna use the word "underrated" to describe WildTurtle because anyone who watched LCS since the beginning knew that he was legit

Undervalued might be the best word to describe him

[koolsheen]

WildTurtle was a legend on the NA ladder at one point as well, surely will stand as one of the greatest ever to come from NA.

[DrmartiniPHD]

I am so EXCITED that you guys released another episode! I truly loved the first one and shared it with all my friends. I think you guys are doing something really special here and the passion/quality you guys have behind it is amazing. Especially being able to hear Pastrytime "cast" A video brings me right back to when league was my life. Please keep up the truly incredible work, I look forward to seeing this channel grow!

[Sasambots]

Great video, loved reliving some of LCS history. Man seeing that C9 vs MRN image brought back memories. Would love to see a story about MRNs run from ranked 5's teams to LCS. The only team that ever did.

[JokrxIdefyFATEXI]

crying 1 minute in because i remembered when he replaced chaox after subbing in the first LCS game getting a pentakill I cannot contain so much emotion and the memories of watching old league

[shikkoba]

He's the player that, only by watching him, made me a adc player

[FallingxFreaK]

He was bullied by wukong the whole time he was in tsm.

[jiali]

Wildturtle was a huge part of TSM back in days. He saved the team so many times and played the role TSM needed. TSM didn't need another "superstar", they needed someone who can be flexible. On the other hand, Doublelift was a huge bait and let down. TSM with DL powered through NA teams through mechanics and lane phase but did absolutely nothing on the international stage. International teams were much better at macro and mechanics so DL had nothing to show in lane or late game. DL was famous for getting caught out and lose everything for the team. Even teams from lower tier regions had more success.

[BigNonsense]

God I love deep dives like these. Thanks for putting them out there.

[BorisTheGoose]

Turtle is still my favorite player of all time. His personality, his skill, and his ability to play on a variety of teams are all top tier imo.

[frotbyte]

You know what i always remember as weird? Tacticals one split wonder.
Dude came in as a sub for the goat of LCS and was really good for that one split.

Then he got worse every split after. Always wondered what happened with that.

[Kitbats]

2016 was my first year watching LCS and I rewatched a sht ton of 2014/2015 games back in the day. Personally, I think this is peak LCS. Thanks for keeping its memory alive.

[dommercer]

Pastry, this series is underrated... we love!

[traddboom]

please keep making these videos. These are fantastic.