Welcome back to DDenied's 2024: Pacific 10, a countdown of the top 10 players in the Pacific region for 2024. For fans of other regions, don’t worry—each International League has its own list, and there’s also a combined Global 20 for the year.
Disclaimer: All stats are sourced from VLR.gg, and any rating mentioned refers to VLR Rating 2.0. It's important to note that events held in China were not fully tracked by VLR, leading to missing statistics. As a result, the average ratings for each player are calculated only from events where VLR data is available, which excludes all events in China. This skews the yearly averages, particularly for players in the China league.
MaKo: DRX’s Steadfast Controller Takes on New Challenges
Pacific Number: 7
Global Number: N/A
Average Rating: 1.05
Age: 22
Nationality: Korean
MaKo, a cornerstone for DRX since their Valorant debut, has consistently delivered high-calibre performances as the team's controller. This year, however, MaKo took on even greater responsibilities.
The year started strong for DRX, with a solid 3rd-4th place finish at the Pacific Kickoff. Despite a semifinal exit to eventual champions Gen.G, MaKo's standout performance, marked by a 1.17 rating, placed him among the event’s elite players.
In Stage 1, DRX showcased their dominance throughout the regular season, but their playoff campaign fell short, leading to a missed opportunity at Masters Shanghai. MaKo maintained a commendable 1.16 rating for the stage, though his performance in crucial moments was less stellar, contributing to the team's playoff exit.
Stage 2 brought a significant transition for MaKo, who stepped up as the in-game leader (IGL) following stax's departure and Flashback's entry. Under MaKo's strategic direction, DRX excelled, finishing with an 8-2 record and securing a 2nd place finish in the playoffs. While MaKo's fragging numbers did see a decline due to his new responsibilities, his leadership proved instrumental in the team’s success.
At Champions, MaKo led DRX to a 5th-6th place finish, a notable achievement considering the integration of three new rookies and missed international opportunities. Although his stats reflected the demands of his new role, MaKo's early-season excellence and effective transition to IGL earned him the 7th spot in the Pacific 10.
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