This isn't about roster changes, there's a lot more to it behind the scenes so I'm certain G2 will pick up the best replacements.
So, let me start off by saying I don't think Mixwell is being replaced anytime soon.
G2 and Carlos' ambitions are to win 1st and foremost, they're assembling monster rosters in all their esports facing 2022 so expect Valorant to be the same.
They just got rid of a popular band-boy and 2 franchise players in League ackowledging how much hate they'd get for it.
That means brand value is not on the line and isn't what's keeping Mixwell afloat. If they have to cut their most popular because he's not stepping up I'm sure they'll do it and that's how it should be.
That being said, that must mean Mixwell adds something to the team (competitive-wise) others don't.
Copypasting this from somewhere else:
[[[Mixwell is a unique case of talent. An example of superation, success... A mature guy and underrated prodigy.
He brought NA CS to the top as a rookie and its interesting to see that after his departure everything went downfall in our scene.
After leaving OpTic he moved to live with Rush because he was feeling lonely.
Started getting offers from many teams such as prime Mousesports, but turned em down because he wouldn't agree to sign for any team without his gf, therefore he had to start from scratch, recomposing EU team's leftovers, without orgs event attentance back up in competitive tournaments to the point of creating his own team.
Won a lot of things in Spanish CS, made some history here and there and then he says he lost ambition, burnt out... Now he's found success in Valorant.
Not only did he manage to make G2 the best Valorant team of 2020 (1st European Era, 1st team in the world to surpass 100k earnings, 2k points, longest winstreak, longest time at #1 rank, 1st team to feature all players in top rank title winners and money earners, 7/7 Ignition series and more) but he's also brought his team to the top after switching roles and a complete different lineup.
This "last samurai" is the player with the most titles won worldwide:
- 17 titles
- 4 runner ups
And many good placements - 3-4th in his 1st LAN, Masters Berlin
This is only the esports side of the coin, thing is, Mixwell is a leader. He's making sure to take care of his community he's building up, striving to pass on his teachings and values to his community.
The best definition of a professional]]]
I can only see Mixwell leaving G2 if:
- Massively underperforms
- You find a nAts-like replacement
- He himself steps down
I was skeptical about keeping Mixwell but I'm ok if he stays and finds a comfortable position. Then again what we know is a really small % of what really happens.
Ps:
Apparently, the player Nukkye didn't wanna play with is Keloqz. Keloqz was looking like a future star although he was kinda inconsistent.
Would've loved to see G2 developing him but I'm sure they'll find another cracked Jett out there
Kolda's departure (if rumors are true) is also sad because all this teammates speak good on him, how much energy he brings, how he motivates his players... A charismatic legend. But it wasn't enough.
Transfer window is looking good. There's a lot of options.
Thoughts?