Life at the NA LCS: CLG's Aphromoo

Riot·Jun 7, 2015·0 votes·20,658 views

Counter Logic Gaming's Zaqueri "Aphromoo" Black is at the NA LCS to win games, but that's definitely not all this dominating support player does each weekend. Here's a glimpse into what life is like for the NA LCS pro both before and after his battle on the Rift. Today CLG didn't play until a bit later in the afternoon, so after arriving and meeting with fans, Aphro heads to CLG's player room to practice and play a scrim before his big match against Team 8.

After the scrim's over and the guys are feeling warmed up, it's time to head to the stage! As they wait for another team's match to finish up, CLG discuss a few last minute strategies.

With only a few minutes until CLG's game starts, Aphro walks on to the stage...

...and sets up his gear.

Finally, it's time to play!

All the prep was worth! Aphromoo and CLG celebrate their victory and 3-0 Summer Split record.

But the day's not over yet. Now Aphro gets to hang out with all of his awesome fans outside the studio.

And sign a few autographs.

Before heading back inside to do some interviews about the big game.

It was a long day for the support and his squad, but a good one too. Now it's time to head home and prepare to do it all again tomorrow!

Catch up on the full Counter Logic Gaming vs. Team 8 match on our spoiler-free VODs page and tune in to Lolesports tomorrow to see CLG take on their rivals, Team SoloMid.

26 Comments

ScuttleBugJun 7, 201538 votes

I was really excited to read all about Aphromoo's daily life in the LCS compared to other players, but this article just states what every LCS player does with pictures of Aphromoo throughout. Really disappointing in my opinion. :/

MicboyJun 7, 201525 votes

I feel like this should be made into a children's picture book.

Amuq the GreatJun 7, 201511 votes

Exactly. Suitable for children ages 3 or greater.

Also, thanks again for the link to the spoiler-free VODs after explicitly giving the result of the match in the article. Brilliant, Rito, brilliant - and it's not the first time you do that, and not the first time somebody comments on it.

This article is way below the standard you should set for yourselves.

NsquiJun 8, 20151 votes

I will agree that the article is very low on the scale of complexity, however, can we stop saying "Rito Please" about these things? I've posted this elsewhere, in response to a different thread, but I'll say it again - The "people" who write the articles here at lolesports are hired lolesports journalists. They have no affiliation with Riot Staff, and therefore no control over what is posted on this site, or on how it is formatted, or how well the articles are written. Yes, they are writing about Riot's game and the professional scene in it, and might occasionally speak to Riot Staff, but they are not influenced by Riot's agendas and are not the ones behind skins, champ balancing, etc.

Junsui AoiJun 9, 20152 votes

Then they need to see what the people they hired are writing before they publish it. This is way below the riot's standard. They may as well have just had an intern that was a fan of aphromoo write it, because at least then it would have some passion to it.

Amuq the GreatJun 9, 20151 votes

Does it matter ? In the end, what counts is the results, it's what the readers see. The readers don't care whether the journalist is a Riot employee, a contractor, or an evil clone of a journalist abducted by aliens; they can only say that articles are good, or not good.

At some point, somebody made the decision to publish this article. That decision was not good. If the decision was made by Riot staff, Rito plz. If the decision was not made by Riot staff, then Rito plz, the people you are contracting have screwed up, make sure they don't do it again.

In any case, Rito plz. But if it makes you feel better, we can also go lolesports.com plz, check your content QA processes.

RhinovexJun 7, 20153 votes

Perhaps they're changing the age requirement from 13+ to 3+ soon!

Ogre DietJun 8, 20152 votes

I had that EXACT feeling... Single sentence, shows children a picture, and turn the page (classic children's book pattern)

EzikiorageJun 7, 201518 votes

this is the most disappointing article I ever read on this website

FroNinjaJun 7, 201511 votes

Honestly, if I was Aphro, I would probably even be a little offended.

coltfan08Jun 7, 20159 votes

TL;DR: In a day at the LCS, (Insert LCS Player here) practices, wins, and meets with fans!

TritanJun 7, 20158 votes

i cringed a couple hundred times

istiirJun 7, 20157 votes

what did i just read and why

Smart KittyJun 7, 20157 votes

It felt like the target audience was for kids under the age of 8.

CipherJun 7, 20157 votes

If this article was written by a random intern, or as a part of a social outreach program to grade school students, it'd make sense. If RIOT actually paid someone with a degree in journalism for this... Then I guess I know why they need our money so much.

Smart KittyJun 8, 20154 votes

It was probably written by the lore team.

9baksQuJhbJun 7, 20157 votes

Time to go apply to write for Riot, since it looks like anyone can do it.

AlendeiJun 7, 20153 votes

I liked it better when we had GameSpot.

TravisGaffordJun 11, 20151 votes

KingCrazy29Jun 7, 20153 votes

This should be a child's book, reminded me of No David in how it was presented.

8 bit planetJun 7, 20152 votes

its a fine article...just probably shouldnt be put under "Features"!!!

Blind MinionJun 7, 20156 votes

It is a fine article if you know nothing at all about the LCS and still enjoy picture books; otherwise it's quality is very poor.

SairaagJun 7, 20152 votes

Why this guy dont handshake is he gay?

middyMcMidfaceJun 8, 20152 votes

I like this story. It's simple and sweet and it made me happy

psychogamesJun 9, 20151 votes

you guys got lucky in the match your opponent needs to learn there counter builds but nice Bard play congrats from NueroPysch best aram player in league.