Azir Needs ANOTHER Rework

Azir was the first champion I ever played, and the one champion that kept me playing League of Legends my first year. I have been between gold and platinum for three years, and Azir is my second most played champion. He is absolutely my most favorite champion, not because of his gameplay necessarily, but because of his character. I simply want to be able to play my favorite champion without feeling like there are better champions I could be playing. As I've moved forward in life, I don't have the same amount of time I once did to play at a consistent high level.

That being said, I think he needs a rework.

Azir's previous rework was meant to make him more of a battle-mage, but he didn't find the balance I wanted, and maybe not what Riot was expecting. I think the designers should go all out on the battle-mage theme.

My suggestion:

He doesn't need to have an oppressive, zoning control mage style. I would enjoy having a simple burst phase before dashing in and fighting face to face with an enemy. Sure, Azir is an Emperor, and so you would want him commanding his armies from the backline, but he's no coward, and he's determined to rebuild Shurima. Why shouldn't he have the tenacity to jump in with his soldiers? Basically, reduce his range and zoning, and make him more like a fighter/battle-mage with more immediate damage and defense.

I would like to know if anyone agrees with this idea, or has other suggestions on reworking Azir to be more balanced at all levels of play instead of just high-elo and professional play.