The Greatest Gamer Of All Time

Faker shouldn’t have won Worlds again.

Ten years into his career, more than half a decade since his last World Championships victory, it felt like Faker would forever be the GOAT of League of Legends, but would never stand at the pinnacle again.

It doesn’t matter what game you play, no one can remain on top forever - people just don’t stay the best in the world for an entire decade.

And yet, at Worlds 2023, Faker did the impossible.

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[RuyLopezTheSicilian]

Faker's story is such an anime plot, from up-and-coming prodigy to seasoned leader who comes to terms with the world catching up to his talent

[Lunic]

"For a long time, I have watched the rise and fall of many teams, but the player who stood at the end was always me." - Faker

[spacetrash]

"All roads lead to me."

One of the coldest lines in sports history.

[jokergyt]

Man the line "its not LCK vs LPL, its T1 vs LPL" hits so hard

[JVq]

I became a fan not because he won multiple times. He's actually a great person and a role model.

[calcober]

You guys have made so many Faker vids these past few months and I’m down for it

[h_lapp]

The fact that Faker caught Ruler with a flash ultimate just like what happened when Ruler beat Faker's Karma is just such a good feeling. "You caught me that time, this time, it's my turn." On the most important point of JDG's run as well, the way to Golden Road.

[BOREDOM]

It's crazy how his lows were generically a lot of good teams' highs. Finishing in finals is, in and of itself, an achievement, however, since it's Faker and SKT/T1 we are talking about, a lot of us are disappointed. If it were other teams, the audience would've been so forgiving. Faker and T1 the 🐐! The fact that T1 was never in any analysts' final contender list says so much how people got tired of them when they consecutively finished 2nd in the recent Worlds. *All roads lead to Faker, and it's time to put the respect back to Faker and T1's name.*

[jordanmulholland]

Whenever he does end up deciding to retire, I desperately need Riot to make an "Unkillable Demon" skin for the champ of Faker's choice in his honor. He truly is the best to ever do it.

[TheLastQuazar]

Won 4 Worlds trophies and still humbled and down to earth guy. My GOAT

[organicheals]

You can't mention Faker being injured without mentioning the teams record during that time. They just could not get it together. He is the glue that brings the talent together with the knowledge of the game. Great vids thanks for putting these out.

[ivancasey]

the most iconic line for 2023,

"It's not LPL versus LCK, it is T1 versus the LPL and they like those odds"

[skrattaoppar]

Remember when people said the likes of Pawn, Kuro, Rookie, BDD, Doinb, Scout, Showmaker will match Faker's records? Good times

[saltylemonz]

The LPL was so mad. Last year, if not for the unfortunate draw of LCK vs LCK, it might just be an all LCK semis. This year, they returned the favor but T1 is just invincible vs LPL teams on worlds semis and up. T1 has never lost to LPL, in 10 years of Faker's career, he has not lost to any LPL team in worlds. It was so magical seeing T1 knock down LPL team 1 by 1. Its not LCK vs LPL, its T1 vs the LPL.

[littlerookie]

"They needed their general to become the unkillable demon king once again" goosebumps

[andrelehto]

Huge credit to the commentators, Fakers is the best of all time, no doubt. But the commentators are so on points in these fast-paced plays. Respect.

[TheAngelFolly]

The value Faker brings to a team is so understated. Huni mentioned in his sit-down with Jatt that Faker's awareness of the game and ability to make calls a minute in advance allowed Huni to focus on his lane more and basically allows people to achieve greater highs without worrying as much about the overall game state and plays. Faker's calls may not always be the most optimal but by facilitating the micro leads can mean all the difference at the highest levels of play.

[FuyuMurasaki]

I still get goosebumps watching Worlds 2023.
The storylines on this Worlds, the emotions, and a lot of good content not only from Riot but also from teams.
Orgs were releasing their BTS or some sort of documentary of their Worlds run and I love seeing a peek of the players' real emotions and not only what we see during broadcast.

As a fan of Faker since 2017, it was really rough.
I started playing league around September that year so I literally just "born" knowing Faker is the GOAT.
For me, he was someone just naturally wins.
Initially, I am actually not a fan and just hates someone who constantly wins.

And I watched Worlds 2017.
I fell in love with the game watching new stuffs being played like the Fervor Leona, the good hooks from Misfits.
Then the crushing finals.
That's when I saw Faker was not someone who magically wins games.

2018 was really hard as an SKT fan.
You can't even imagine them winning a game.

2019 was a good year, most of it. That felt like the start of new dynasty but it wasn't enough. They started to crumble each lost they experience.

2020 T1, no one really thought this team can go far with all these young players but they proved they had what it takes to be the best in the region.

2021 with Keria joining, there was hope but it was not enough.

2022, no new signing. Just rookie players being promoted to main roster. But they got great results.

It was really bumpy ride and I am just glad I sticked through the hard times and see Faker win Worlds again.

[itsgonnabeokay]

I still would like some videos about other T1 members, because they also have some great history. Like Zeus being only 19, winning a gold medal, being exempted from the military service, AND winning worlds as the finals MVP. Guma also has a great story if you watch his recent documentary.

[royfablooo]

T1 Defeating the Whole Entire Region of the LPL was something I think cannot happen anytime. That's just such an Insane feat for me Beating the region that houses Super Teams and Powerhouses the I don't think any Team in the future can top of.