Each League of Legends followers is aware of that DRX had a magical run to 2022 League of Legends World Championship, however this present offseason has been something however for the defending Summoner’s Cup winners. For instance, the group not too long ago needed to launch a press release addressing some rumors that not too long ago started to flow into on social media about their 2022 lineup.
Over the previous day, hypothesis swirled across the group as supporters puzzled what the brand new roster can be for the next yr, together with widespread Korean mid laner Doinb. The 25-year-old veteran revealed on his stream that DRX supposedly tried to signal famous person jungler Kanavi as an incentive for breakout midlane star Zeka to re-sign with the group.
When DRX wasn’t in a position to safe Kanavi’s providers for subsequent yr, Zeka determined to check free company. In response, the group launched a press release and reassured the followers that they “made it a precedence to resume the contracts with the 5 current gamers.” Additionally they mentioned that they by no means prompt an out of doors participant to the present roster when negotiating situations.
When the worldwide offseason interval started, all of DRX’s gamers entered free company as their contracts ended after Worlds, and a number of items of the group started to signal with completely different organizations. Celebrity AD carry Deft signed with DWG KIA, whereas Kingen and Zeka signed with Hanwha Life Esports.
It was a disappointing finish for a lot of followers who thought this Cinderella squad might proceed their run collectively as a fan favourite in 2023. With three of the 5 participant from the 2022 roster departing, DRX might want to rebuild itself as soon as extra as they hunt for the magic they managed to seize in a bottle this previous October.
If DRX can not attain the head of League once more, they will nonetheless be proud to have one of many best runs within the esport’s historical past underneath their belt.
