Why Do Some Teams Seem Okay With Losing?

Over the past couple of years, some teams have consistently underperformed yet made little to no meaningful roster or strategic changes. It raises the question—do they actually want to win? Whether it’s complacency, poor management, or lack of available talent, it doesn’t seem to align with the competitive integrity expected at the highest level. At what point does "sticking to the plan" become just settling for mediocrity?

Would love to hear thoughts, what do you think holds these teams back?

most teams definitely are trying to win, they just dont have the money or are unlucky

name some teams instead of generalizing

any examples?

Mwzera

they all definitely want to win, it just they don't all react like zellsis losing a clutch after each loss. even after DRX lost to T1, they were all smiling, but im sure they wanted to win and to some degree salty.

there has to be winners and losers. every team can't succeed and a mediocre org's not likely to suddenly ascend to qualifying for internationals immediately. they're just as likely to stay middling unless they get REALLY fortunate