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Fans of League of Legends (LoL) esports around the world were shocked this weekend by the news that Cloud9 had released their head coach Nick ‘LS’ De Cesare.
The well-known coach and LoL personality tweeted saying that he only found out he was being released a few hours before Cloud9’s public announcement:
I was informed four hours ago of my release. So for now I'll figure out whats next shortly. https://t.co/hib6odA6DH
The reason for LS’ release from the LCS team is currently not clear. He had won three out of four matches in the first two weeks of the North American LCS Spring 2022 Season with Cloud9, and has now just been replaced by Max Waldo.
LS added: “I set out to show some things were possible (gameplay/draft etc) and in that short time I believe we were able to show a glimpse of it. Even though the journey ends, I still feel satisfied that the team and players were able to showcase what we had, and knowing a lot more was possible.
“The players and staff are all exceptional and I have no doubt they can achieve great things. I genuinely hope nothing but the best for them and hope they find success. Lots of people reaching out about my mental health, it’s totally fine. I’ve had a great support system of friends, mentors and confidants. I’m as surprised as everyone else given everything.”
So while everyone speculates as to the reason why LS was booted from Cloud9, let’s round up some of the reaction from the community, particularly the UK & Nordics LoL scene (which we focus on here at Esports News UK).
But first, like the followers of the church of LS who listen closely to his words, for gamblers who plan to bet some money on slot machines, reading online slot reviews first is a must. Okay, let’s jump into the reaction.
Caedrel, Guldborg, Vedius, Jamada, Meg Kay, Veigarv2 and more reacted to the news on Twitter:
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I had a dream last night that C9 had a generic meta based draft and that LS had disappeared from the coaching staff
Glad it was only a dream. Cant wait to see what C9 picked last night
What in the world has happened here https://t.co/p87rW1DpEK
Something clearly not right here so wait patiently for more information to come out if any does before coming to any conclusions. https://t.co/csS5K2tt2u
IT TOOK US 6 SEASONS TO GET HIM OUT OF KOREA AND NOW HES GOING RIGHT BACK FFS
I guess C9 have decided to become atheists? https://t.co/vQUhy3YTON
I'm dissapointed too. I have no inside information but I can only assume this must have been some kind of catastrophic breakdown in internal relationships.
To show @LSXYZ9 some love, lets purchase liandry as our profile picture on twitter.
Join me?
RT + likes appreciated. pic.twitter.com/fxl10y21q1
I have been in esports for over a decade
I have never been this shocked and confused
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