BLG Shares Final Thoughts After Worlds 2024 Loss: Specializing in Growth in Critical Periods
Although BLG was only a few steps away from making history by having a full Chinese roster, their Worlds 2024 run came to a close in a close match against T1. After the last press conference, the BLG players and the coaching staff were disappointed but at the same time, they pointed out the lessons learned and the goals for the next season.
Q: You played well in Game 1 and you won the game. What was your strategy for the subsequent games?
Head Coach BigWei: Before the series against T1, our primary strategy was to be aggressive right from the beginning with early game focused lineups. Succeeding in Game 1 was a good sign, but T1 learned their lesson and changed their approach. In the first three games, we focused on gaining early advantages, but T1 was able to adjust and respond well to what we were doing.
Q: The broadcast presented scenes from your life with Suning in 2020. Does this loss compel you to strive for more international titles?
Bin: Honestly, I believed we had a good shot at it, but games like these are often decided by one or two moments. We had our chances in the fourth and fifth games that could have changed the tide of the series but we blew it. That is rather discouraging, but it only makes me want to work harder the next time around.
Q: In your opinion, what went wrong in this series?
Coach BigWei: I also would like to apologize to all the fans and everyone who supports the LPL. It was a great accomplishment to reach two international finals this year, but not being able to win those games is on me as the head coach. I hope the fans remain optimistic and that we can use this year’s experiences as a springboard to better things in the coming years.
Q: In your opinion, how would you rate BLG’s performance for the entire season?
Bin: I believe we did our best, but we must enhance our ability to seize opportunities in critical moments at the global level. That is what will count in future competitions.
During the press conference, BigWei and Bin stepped up to the plate and the team was able to give insights on their strengths and weaknesses.
Q: Four years ago, you made your impact on the finals stage. Coming back now, what is new, and what will you do to further improve?
Bin: I have definitely improved as a player since then. However, to achieve that championship level I have to be even more assertive and come up with the goods during the crunch time.
Q: Why did you ban Skarner after it was effective in Game 1?
Coach BigWei: We first swapped picks from the red side in Game 1 and it was fruitful. However, in Game 2, T1 changed their strategy, and it was obvious that they were not willing to make that exchange anymore. When they banned Yone, we thought it was better to ban Skarner on our own.
Q: Why did you not take Sylas in Game 5?
Coach BigWei: As much as Sylas did well in Game 1, picking champions in a best-of series is all about banning the enemy team’s picks. When T1 decided to pick Galio, we did not think that Sylas was the optimal answer. We went with Ahri instead, hoping she would perform better in early wave and skirmishing roles.
Q: You got the first blood in all five games but failed to finish off the series. What do you think went wrong?
Coach BigWei: The two teams were very good and we made some mistakes in the draft which proved very expensive. The players did their best, but T1 was spot on with their picks and bans. We can be proud of how we tried our best but we failed to achieve what we wanted most.
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