So this is what I think the rosters for this next year will look like for NA. Its hard to balance what I think will happen with what I want to happen. so this is my best shot! it will probably be a longer post, but I would love to hear genuine feedback.
100 Thieves
This one seems obvious, but I kinda predicted the move, along with a lot of people, before it happened. But this is a young team with tons of talent that grinds REAL hard. Also doesn't help that I am a 100T fan, but yeah I think this roster is their 2023 + I think its a really good one. Some people may want to replace Stellar, but the calling and IGLing is hard to see from the outside looking in. So not sure.
- Cryo - Primary Oper/Duelist
- Asuna - Flex/Secondary Duelist
- Derrek - Initiator
- Stellar - Sentinel/IGL
- bang - Controller
- sgares - Coach
Cloud9
This one is only difficult because of the current meta and sentinel role, but here is my best guess based on current roles.
- yay - Primary Oper/Duelist
- leaf - Flex/Secondary Duelist
- Xeppa - Initiator
- Wippie - Sentinel
- Vanity - Controller/IGL
- JamezIRL - Coach
Sentinels
Sentinels is hard because in the past the team has seemed very much player run, which obviously has been an issue with success. That coupled with the concerns with clout over real potential (ie. signing Shroud for LCQ) makes me worried for the team. However, I believe if the org starts to take a better handle on the team, it can make a real difference. Also, me not including Shahzam has nothing to do with me thinking he is a "rat" or bad. I actually don't think he is bad at all, but the cultural change has to happen somewhere, and I think getting in new leadership is crucial.
- TenZ - Primary Oper/Duelist
- Zellsis - Flex/Secondary Duelist
- bcJ - Initiator
- dapr - Sentinel
- Zander - Controller/IGL
- Kaplan - Coach
NRG
This seems inevitable that FNS and maybe a good bit of OpTic will go to this team because of the friendships between many of those players. That is a big reason for this list.
- s0m - Primary Oper/Duelist
- Ethan - Flex/Secondary Duelist
- crashies - Initiator
- FNS - Sentinel/IGL
- Marved - Controller
- chet - Coach
EG
I had a hard time with this one too, so that is why I have two in the Primary OPer/Duelist spot. Jawgemo has been incredibly good for EG, but he sometimes lacks in consistency. There, it really comes down to internals with the team, but this is my guess. I think building around a core of The Guard could really start this team off on some high chemistry. Plus, they can thing plug in players who really round out the roster well to allow for more firepower.
- jawgemo/sayaplayer - Primary Oper/Duelist
- zekken - Flex/Secondary Duelist
- Trent - Initiator
- mitch - Sentinel
- Valyn - Controller/IGL
- mCe - Coach (if he wants considering he said he intends to stay with The Guard)
Would love to hear your thoughts and team ideas for NA next season!