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LS Shows His Skills as C9 Head Coach

9/24/2023

League of Legends has had its hero for the last two seasons, and that's the gaming-world master, Nick “LS” De Cesare. At the end of last year, Cloud 9 has officially signed with LS as the official coach of the League, and he has shown his skills since then. Before joining the North American esports giant Cloud 9, LS was a content creator and streamer as part of T1, and this year, he's coaching the League Championship Series. 

 

According to his biweekly patch breakdown videos, LS was doubtful about the game's direction. Nevertheless, he's been quite optimistic since he took over the coaching position for Cloud 9. According to his opinion, Western teams have a legit opportunity to go forward. Coaching the League Champion Series for 2022 is an excellent way for LS to show his pro gaming skills, which he already did. 

                                                     

Unlike his previous coaching years, when his teams only got to 4th place in 2019, this year's coaching season for Cloud 9 brings more excitement. 

                                           

What Are LS's Goals for 2022?

 

Nick “LS” De Cesare, the head coach for Cloud 9, has high expectations for the following Spring/Summer. He would never be happy with a second place, but for now, his expectations don't surpass the chance to see Cloud 9 in the semifinals. According to the previous year's results, his hopes are quite realistic as Cloud 9 had an exciting 2021 season. With LS as the head coach, the team is expected to win at least one of the major events this year. 

 

What Are LS's Past Results as a Coach? 

 

  • In 2014, he coached SUPA HOT CREW for EU LCS Spring 2014 and EU LCS Summer 2014 and reached 7th and 5th place. 
  • In 2017, his team, Tempo Storm, won Gold Coin United for 3th and 4th place, NA CS Summer 2017. 
  • In 2018, during the KeSPA Cup 2018, his team BBQ Olivers got 9-12th places. 
  • In 2019, his team BBQ Olivers won 4th place at CK Spring 2019 event. 

 

History

 

Due to personal and professional problems, LS fled to Korea when he was only 18 years old. He started playing with the teams there, living in an MVP gaming house with other gamers. He wasn't widely accepted until he befriended a fellow gamer who helped him go back to the game, and that's when he started coaching more actively. He wasn't LS back then, his nickname was LastShadow. Changing the name after his turbulent life sequence brought him new positive challenges like today's head coach position at Cloud9. 

 

Bottom Line

Nevertheless, LS is one of the brightest minds in gaming, and it can't be denied. He's also an excellent streamer, attracting a huge number of viewers and increasing the game's popularity. His broadcasts are informative, and his comments are brutally honest, which is why LS faces a lot of criticism and hate speech on social media. 

 

While being super appreciated by a large part of the gaming community for his to-the-point opinions, others still can't forgive him for the cheating session when he was less than 12 years old.  

 

In the end, LS was just a kid back then. He left his past behind and gives his best skills as the head coach for Cloud 9 for the following season.