Cloud9's coach LS is demonstrating an innovative way of playing League of Legends to both his team as well as the LCS
Nick "LS" De Cesare is one of the most outspoken and knowledgeable personalities within the League of Legends scene. His appointment as the coach of Cloud9 during the 2022 pre-season was definitely a statement signing.
It was expected that his appointment would change Cloud9's way of playing the game and help the team achieve big things in the future. As it stands, the expectations are being met quite efficiently as LS is showing a level of understanding that has been missing from both Cloud9 as well as the LCS.
This is something that is ultimately helping not just Cloud9, but it is also helping the LCS as well. The change that LS is bringing might become the final piece of the puzzle that North American League of Legends was missing in order to win trophies on the international stage.
Note: This article is purely subjective and reflects the writer's views.
LS is probably one of the most innovative personalities within League of Legends and there is no doubt that his understanding of the game is unparalleled. His tactics and strategies might often deviate from the norm, but they are highly effective within the professional scene.
This was demonstrated first-hand when LS made Cloud9 pick Ivern and Soraka in the midlane during week 1 of LCS 2022 spring split. None of these champions are catered towards that lane, but they worked marvelously.
In fact, LS has always been outspoken about the effectiveness of Soraka in the midlane. However, most professional teams have never paid heed to this as she is an off meta support who has not shown her face in professional games since 2019.
The decision to pick Soraka mid was a small example of LS's strong read on not just the meta but champion strengths in general. He knows things which are
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