TSM at All-Star 2014
Riot·3/17/2014, 10:34:50 PM·0 votes·3,645 views
With the best record in the NA LCS and probably the most dedicated fan base of any LoL team in the world, it's not really a question of if someone from TSM will be on the NA All-Star team next month. The real question is which members of the team will be chosen. All five members have something compelling to offer the All-Star team, so it won't be an easy choice.
When he first came onto the pro scene years ago, Dyrus was most famous for carrying his pillow with him on stage. Today, however, he's rightfully known for carrying more than just pillows with his strong, consistent play.
Dyrus doesn't always dominate his lane, but he almost never loses it without absorbing the focus of three members of the enemy team. He's already shown great growth this year, expanding from a consistent to a frightening carry when not kept in check.
There are so many hard-to-predict factors on an All-Star team. Dyrus proved at last year's All-Star event that he adds some much-needed stability and reliability to the makeshift roster.
The General has evolved to a new level this year, showing unprecedented aggression and much-improved mechanical skills. Sure, he has the lowest KDA on his team, but that's only because TSM's stats are so inflated across the board.
At 5 KDA, TheOddOne is better off than all of the junglers in EU, and second only to Cloud 9's Meteos in the entire LCS. In addition to his strong rotations in-game, TheOddOne brings more experience playing against international opponents than any other jungler in the NA LCS.
When looking at just the data, it's hard to argue that anyone other than Bjergsen should be nominated to the NA All-Star team's mid-lane position. He's been absolutely dominant so far this season, amassing the highest KDA of any mid laner in the LCS. He's also proven that he can adapt quickly to a new team and work with strong personalities.
On a tactical level, he's also a deep-cover spy waiting to be activated. He played in the EU LCS last season, which gives him a lot of information about the potential All-Stars from that region. Not only can he use that information to deal with his opposition directly, but he can give insider tips to his NA All-Star teammates when they face the EU team.
The happiest AD carry in esports has plenty of reasons to smile. For one, he has the highest KDA and GPM of any LCS player in the world. Although he's most famous for his Caitlyn play, WildTurtle's mechanics are so good that he inspires fear on any champion.
At one point last season, he had 4 of the top 15 ranked accounts on the NA server. He, of course, held the very top spot alongside that 27% monopoly of the Challenger pinnacle. Like Bjergsen, he's also proven that he can join an established team and adapt to fit their style, which will be very helpful on an All-Star team.
Of course, the one thing we have to be worried about with WildTurtle is that he sometimes gets bored if his team gets really far ahead. But hey, if he wastes a Flash because his team is already winning too hard, I guess that's a good thing.
Part of WildTurtle's insane success this split is due to the brilliant play of his support, Xpecial. TSM's support boasts a higher KDA (5.27) than any non-TSM mid laner in the LCS--and 11 of the AD carries!
Like Dyrus, Xpecial was voted to the All-Star team last year, and his duo lane with Doublelift was the undisputed highlight of that team. Their movements and coordination were in sync, like they'd been playing together for years. Outside of a tough game against Korea's All-Stars, they managed a 4.6 combined KDA, and even got as high as 5.6 KDA against the EU squad.
Xpecial is thriving in the current meta that feeds into his experience on aggressive AP champions from his former mid-lane days. He should do even better this year, if he's picked.
Josh Augustine's favorite champion is Thresh, he's never enjoyed a Darius, and he will always go for the kill, even when he knows he shouldn't. He currently works as a game designer on EverQuest Next at Sony Online Entertainment. He’d love to talk with you on Twitter.
Top: Dyrus
When he first came onto the pro scene years ago, Dyrus was most famous for carrying his pillow with him on stage. Today, however, he's rightfully known for carrying more than just pillows with his strong, consistent play.
Dyrus doesn't always dominate his lane, but he almost never loses it without absorbing the focus of three members of the enemy team. He's already shown great growth this year, expanding from a consistent to a frightening carry when not kept in check.
There are so many hard-to-predict factors on an All-Star team. Dyrus proved at last year's All-Star event that he adds some much-needed stability and reliability to the makeshift roster.
Jungle: TheOddOne
The General has evolved to a new level this year, showing unprecedented aggression and much-improved mechanical skills. Sure, he has the lowest KDA on his team, but that's only because TSM's stats are so inflated across the board.
At 5 KDA, TheOddOne is better off than all of the junglers in EU, and second only to Cloud 9's Meteos in the entire LCS. In addition to his strong rotations in-game, TheOddOne brings more experience playing against international opponents than any other jungler in the NA LCS.
Mid: Bjergsen
When looking at just the data, it's hard to argue that anyone other than Bjergsen should be nominated to the NA All-Star team's mid-lane position. He's been absolutely dominant so far this season, amassing the highest KDA of any mid laner in the LCS. He's also proven that he can adapt quickly to a new team and work with strong personalities.
On a tactical level, he's also a deep-cover spy waiting to be activated. He played in the EU LCS last season, which gives him a lot of information about the potential All-Stars from that region. Not only can he use that information to deal with his opposition directly, but he can give insider tips to his NA All-Star teammates when they face the EU team.
AD Carry: WildTurtle
The happiest AD carry in esports has plenty of reasons to smile. For one, he has the highest KDA and GPM of any LCS player in the world. Although he's most famous for his Caitlyn play, WildTurtle's mechanics are so good that he inspires fear on any champion.
At one point last season, he had 4 of the top 15 ranked accounts on the NA server. He, of course, held the very top spot alongside that 27% monopoly of the Challenger pinnacle. Like Bjergsen, he's also proven that he can join an established team and adapt to fit their style, which will be very helpful on an All-Star team.
Of course, the one thing we have to be worried about with WildTurtle is that he sometimes gets bored if his team gets really far ahead. But hey, if he wastes a Flash because his team is already winning too hard, I guess that's a good thing.
Support: Xpecial
Part of WildTurtle's insane success this split is due to the brilliant play of his support, Xpecial. TSM's support boasts a higher KDA (5.27) than any non-TSM mid laner in the LCS--and 11 of the AD carries!
Like Dyrus, Xpecial was voted to the All-Star team last year, and his duo lane with Doublelift was the undisputed highlight of that team. Their movements and coordination were in sync, like they'd been playing together for years. Outside of a tough game against Korea's All-Stars, they managed a 4.6 combined KDA, and even got as high as 5.6 KDA against the EU squad.
Xpecial is thriving in the current meta that feeds into his experience on aggressive AP champions from his former mid-lane days. He should do even better this year, if he's picked.
Josh Augustine's favorite champion is Thresh, he's never enjoyed a Darius, and he will always go for the kill, even when he knows he shouldn't. He currently works as a game designer on EverQuest Next at Sony Online Entertainment. He’d love to talk with you on Twitter.
ahri
meteos:
bjergesen: 
wildturtle:
xspecial:
just my guess
but at least Bjergsen pls!
Meteos
Bjergsen