Introduction: The S16 season has officially begun, and it is believed that most players have been following the recent competitions. After the LPL region secured the championship in the Global Pioneers Tournament, its overall popularity surged significantly, allowing many fans to breathe a sigh of relief. After all, continued losses would truly diminish fan engagement. BLG team, leveraging this championship victory, successfully ascended to the top of the global power rankings, surpassing Gen.G team. As the second stage approaches, personnel adjustments for various teams are gradually emerging. The IG team is particularly concerning for fans; after several days of negotiations, Rookie has returned to competition. Breathe哥, however, remained firm on the top salary offer and ultimately did not sign with IG.

BLG Claims Global Power Ranking First Place, Breathe哥 Insists on Top Salary

It is believed that most players are quite familiar with BLG team. As a longstanding powerhouse in the LPL region, their performance this season has been exceptionally outstanding. During the regular season, they achieved second place in the LPL region. In the playoff stage, they maintained a winning streak and ultimately clinched the championship trophy, becoming the winner of the first stage. Initially, many thought BLG team would not perform well and would merely serve as a stepping stone for the LCK region. However, unexpectedly, during this Global Pioneers Tournament, G2 team emerged strongly, successively eliminating two teams from the LCK region, thereby clearing some obstacles for us and ultimately assisting BLG team in securing the Pioneers Tournament championship.

Following the conclusion of the tournament, the global power rankings have been updated. Previously, BLG team ranked only fourth, but after winning the championship, their score soared to 1569 points, directly claiming the global top spot and surpassing Gen.G team. Gen.G team, ranked second, holds 1544 points. Indeed, their performance in this Pioneers Tournament was quite disappointing, being defeated by G2 team with a 3-0 scoreline—a result seemingly more unbelievable than RNG team's quarterfinal loss to G2 years ago, given that match was a full five-game series. G2 team ranks third, T1 team fourth, and AL team fifth. HLE team likely retains a high position due to championship points from last season, currently ranking sixth. What puzzles fans is that JDG team, a semifinalist in the Pioneers Tournament, ranks only ninth, even lower than TES team's score.

Recent transfer period news has been abundant, with numerous industry insiders disclosing ongoing roster adjustments. The IG team is of significant interest to many. Previously, it was revealed that Rookie had decided to retire from competition. However, through persistent efforts by official staff, Rookie reconsidered and rejoined IG team's starting lineup. Currently, his Korean server account has resumed regular training. Barring unforeseen circumstances, he should appear in the professional arena during the second stage. After all, if he truly departed, his reputation would likely suffer severely, potentially being labeled as an ungrateful player who abandoned his team after benefiting from it.

Perhaps the most perplexing situation involves top-lane player Breathe哥. Previously, many believed IG team had secured him without issue, yet it was later disclosed by netizens that due to unresolved price negotiations, IG team abandoned Breathe哥, and Soboro will continue as the starting top-laner for the second stage. Subsequently, Breathe哥 addressed this matter during a livestream, stating he did not raise his price; the top salary offer within the salary cap was initially proposed by IG team. He maintained this price firmly, which seems reasonable. However, IG team attempted to delay negotiations until later in the transfer period before discussing terms. Honestly, I somewhat doubt: Has Breathe哥 truly reached the level warranting a top salary?

Goodbye thinks

Breathe哥 is indeed a competent top-lane player in the LPL region, but aspiring for a top salary equivalent to TheShy might be somewhat excessive? Players should realistically assess their value. It seems he was initially attracted by the offer proposed by IG team and now believes he deserves the top salary, hence his unwavering stance. Of course, there may be further developments ahead; it depends on whether Breathe哥 is willing to lower his demands.

What are your thoughts on this matter, esteemed viewers?