Ukrainian esports athlete Vladyslav bondik Nechyporchuk and presenter and journalist James Banks Banks spoke about the changes in the composition of Natus Vincere. In exclusive comments for Cover.gg, both noted that Viktor sdy Orudjev was not the team's main problem.
It isn't very easy to comment on all this. Vitya wasn't the team's main or only problem. I am just standing opposite all his haters. He does not deserve the criticism he got. At the same time, we all understand the team's ambitions, and we must be ready for them morally and psychologically. The higher you rise, the lower you fall. I follow the line that both sides parted ways without scandal and hate in a good atmosphere. Both parties have made friends during this time, or at least friendly relations. This is a plus for everyone. For my part, I can only wish good luck to both the NAVI team and Victor.Vladyslav bondik Nechyporchuk
The roles' shuffling didn't benefit NAVI, b1t looked better in the previous positions, and electroNic as a captain isn't an improvement compared to Boombl4, either due to lack of experience or due to other factors. Will the 17-year-old npl, a full-fledged fifth player at IEM Katowice, become a lifeline? There is no certainty in this.
A similar opinion was expressed by the presenter James Banks Banks:
Seeing sdy exit NAVI isn't a surprise. It was expected, yes, but at the same time, he gave a lot to the team, but ultimately he was not the right fit for the team. He had to travel for many events and deal with extra stress on top of all the pro players' normal pressure. Critics blamed him for everything; in my opinion, this was not the case.James BanKs Banks
Even though sdy didn't fit the team, his last performance was still better than npl's debut at BLAST Premier World Final 2022. Sdy tried to improve and became better during his time spent in NAVI.
Therefore, we agree with BanKs' comment: the player deserves more respect.
Personally, I respect what sdy did for NAVI, but he wasn't it for the team. Looking at npl, he is still unproven, yet his talent can be molded. Sure he didn't hit the ground running as b1t did, but B1ad3 and NAVI know how to integrate these younger players. If they have made this decision before the start of the year, they must have a clear plan and direction they wish to take with the roster for 2023, hopefully bringing some stability to the team. I guess the question remains whether this is the last change they need to make or if acquiring a straight IGL to the team and putting electronic back where he is most comfortable could be the answer.James BanKs Banks
BanKs believes that the problem was not in sdy, but because he simply didn't fit the team and could not find his game. However, the player did much for the team even in such a state.
Sdy Saved NAVI In a Difficult Situation
After the PGL Major Antwerp 2022, NAVI had to remove Boombl4 due to reputational risks. This decision hit the club hard. Moreover, the team removed the captain in the middle of the first half of the season, when there were no free agents on the market, which is very difficult to deal with.
And NAVI was very lucky: they came across sdy, whose team collapsed after the MAD LIONS club left the CS:GO pro scene. And the rifler gave his best to save his new team.
The player did it. At the very first tournament, NAVI, with sdy, won and became the champion of BLAST Premier Spring Final 2022. The new player showed excellent statistics, considering the circumstances under which he got into the team.
Also, sdy performed at IEM Cologne 2022, earning second place with the team. However, all this happened at a short distance.
Sdy Didn't Fit NAVI At a Long Distance
But the more you are in the team, the fewer concessions you are given, and the more responsibility is placed on you. And sdy has not coped with this at all.
In addition to the new player's insecurity, electroNic's insecurity in the role of captain, who started managing the team only this year, was added. Moreover, in the second half of the season, sdy didn't cope with the roles of support and rifler due to the great responsibility and problems of integration into the team.
The player was given time to adapt, but he failed, and managers made a logical decision: exclude him from the team.
Sdy had to be replaced because he could not cope with the pressure and responsibility and didn't fit the team. However, we should remember how much the player did for the team.
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