All-Star Fantasy Picks: Your fantasy team needs a "Doublelift"
Riot·5/15/2014, 3:42:05 AM·0 votes·1,525 views
Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) emerged from the spring split as one of the top NA teams. Much of their success stemmed from their bottom lane combination, Yiliang "Doublelift" Peng and Zaqueri "Aphromoo" Black. But, it was Peng and his ever-improving gameplay that pushed CLG over the top.
Doublelift was already considered one of the top ADCs in the world. But, the discussion was not whether he was a great player; it was whether he could be the best. This past split proved that he possessed all the tools and the potential to contest that thought. It's a scary thought for any and all opposing teams that face him and he's just getting started.
No top team survives without a great ADC to shoulder the team-fight load. Doublelift was CLG's comeback factor in many games. It became part of the team's identity and a unique strategy that many teams game planned against. With time and space, Doublelift used superior instincts and aggression to take over games. He's a player that needs constant attention, and a perfect match-up chart to deal with. CLG constantly stayed within earshot of winning any game because of his individual impact.
He played a strong mix of champions that ranged from skill shot, initiation, to burst. His versatility in different play styles reflected in his most successful picks: Vayne, Sivir, and Lucian.
He ranked near the top in total gpm, 402.46, good for fourth overall and third amongst ADC carries. While gpm is not factored in fantasy, it's an indicator of the strong carry ability he possesses. His best attribute is decision-making and finishing ability in team fights. He was involved in 72.86 percent of kills for his teams, which ranked second amongst ADC carries, and boosts the potential for better numbers.
While he was not the top in creep score, his ability to team-fight overlook his lane phase. He was third amongst ADCs in total assists (205) as a direct result of his high team-fight participation. The idea that Doublelift is handicapped without his support partner is rebuked by his fantastic decision-making in the mid-game and game-changing late game impact. His robust champion pool, also add to his value as metagame shifts can cripple other ADCs. A player with the ability to play a wide range of styles prevents teams from banning "signature" heroes and capping potential value.
With so few negatives impacting Doublelift's fantasy worth, he's still one of the safer bets. He would be a valuable, impact player in any owner's team for points.
Why Doublelift is a great pick
He played a strong mix of champions that ranged from skill shot, initiation, to burst. His versatility in different play styles reflected in his most successful picks: Vayne, Sivir, and Lucian.
He ranked near the top in total gpm, 402.46, good for fourth overall and third amongst ADC carries. While gpm is not factored in fantasy, it's an indicator of the strong carry ability he possesses. His best attribute is decision-making and finishing ability in team fights. He was involved in 72.86 percent of kills for his teams, which ranked second amongst ADC carries, and boosts the potential for better numbers.
The argument against Doublelift
However, some arguments could be made against Doublelift's fantasy value. His good play was anchored by Aphromoo's strong support game, so his statistics are slightly skewed. This could be marked as a handicap against Doublelift, who may need repeated, solid performances from his duo partner to see continued success. He also scored lower than most ADC carries in overall creep score (cs), behind players like Michael "imaqtpie" Santana, Jason "WildTurtle" Tran, Apollo "WizFujiiN" Price, and David "Cop" Roberson.Doublelift's overall value
While he was not the top in creep score, his ability to team-fight overlook his lane phase. He was third amongst ADCs in total assists (205) as a direct result of his high team-fight participation. The idea that Doublelift is handicapped without his support partner is rebuked by his fantastic decision-making in the mid-game and game-changing late game impact. His robust champion pool, also add to his value as metagame shifts can cripple other ADCs. A player with the ability to play a wide range of styles prevents teams from banning "signature" heroes and capping potential value.
With so few negatives impacting Doublelift's fantasy worth, he's still one of the safer bets. He would be a valuable, impact player in any owner's team for points.
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