LGD's 'Crisp' praises T1 as team of legendary stories

The 28-year-old top laner, who debuted with OMG in 2014, joined LGD Gaming after a period of rest following stints with Newbee, FPX, Bilibili Gaming, Weibo Gaming, and TES. His arrival has coincided with a noticeable shift in the team’s performance, culminating in their qualification for the LPL Split 3 playoffs, where they defeated TES 3-2 in the first round.

“Reaching the playoffs was our first goal at the start of the season, and we achieved it,” Crisp said. “We will continue to show better performance in the remaining matches.” The team currently holds 45 Championship Points, placing them sixth in the standings. Crisp emphasized that climbing as high as possible in the current playoffs is crucial to securing a spot in the World Championship qualifiers.

Reflecting on the team’s improvement, Crisp noted that no single dramatic change occurred. “One day during scrims, our performance was really poor. I couldn’t hold back and said a few words,” he explained. “I don’t know the exact reason, but afterward, the synergy between players and the team’s overall cohesion suddenly improved. Since that moment, our teamwork in actual matches has become stronger.”

Crisp also highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in decision-making during favorable situations. “We prefer aggressive early-game play and small-scale skirmishes,” he said. “However, we sometimes hesitate when we have the advantage, giving opponents opportunities. We need to be more decisive, especially in mid-game fights, to perform even better.”

Marking his 10th professional anniversary, Crisp acknowledged a significant shift in his personal game style since July. “My performance has improved, and I’ve adapted better to the game’s flow and tempo,” he said. “My mistakes have decreased, and my decision-making accuracy has improved. Staying in the pro scene for 10 years is not easy, but my love for League of Legends and my desire to compete on stage remain my primary motivations.”

Looking ahead to international competition, Crisp expressed a strong desire to face T1. “T1 is a team that has created countless legendary stories,” he said. “They show incredible performance in crucial moments. Players like Faker can create miracles, which is why I always look forward to competing against them.”

Finally, Crisp expressed gratitude to his fans in Korea. “I know there are fans supporting me in Korea, and I’ve received encouraging messages on Instagram,” he said. “It is truly meaningful to have people caring for and supporting me from such a distance. I am always grateful.”