Recently, a discussion between the well-known analyst and commentator Thorin and the professional Counter-Strike player Owen “Smooya” Butterfield has been heated in the esports community. The reason for this was Thorin's statement on his Twitter account, where he compared two British players - Smooya and mezii.

Thorin noted that Smooya had a two-year advantage over mezii in his development and also had much greater playing skills. However, according to Thorin, the key difference between them is behavior. Smooya, he said, remained the same “arrogant and difficult to communicate with” player he was at the beginning of his career. While mezii, despite having less experience, was able to take on several roles in the team and become an example of a true team player.

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Reaction of the esports community

Thorin's statement sparked a wave of discussion and controversy on social media. Many Twitter users supported his opinion, noting that Smooya failed to reach his potential despite the numerous chances given to him by various teams. Mezii, on the other hand, was seen by many as a reliable player who could adapt to different roles in the team and achieve significant results.

Social media users recall that Smooya has already played for 18 different teams in his career, but he hasn't been able to stay anywhere for long. At the same time, mezii, playing for Vitality team, has already managed to win such major tournaments as IEM Cologne 2024, BLAST Premier World Final 2023, BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023 and earned an impressive amount of prize money - $334,015.

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Smooya's position

So far, Smooya has not given any official comments on Thorin's statements, but it is known that he actively streams his games and continues to look for new opportunities in esports. His fans hope that he will be able to return to the top and prove his professional capabilities.

This situation once again emphasizes the importance of not only gaming skills, but also personal qualities for success in professional esports. It also reminds us that even the most talented players can face difficulties if they fail to adapt to teamwork and maintain healthy relationships with their teammates.