According to a recent report from Sander Hove of The Game Haus, LCS teams are discussing a potential change to the North American Challengers League (NACL), which would make the developmental league completely optional for teams.
The NACL is the equivalent of developmental leagues in traditional sports, such as Minor League Baseball and the NBA G-League, that serve to develop young players.
Many have criticized the North American League of Legends scene for its import-heavy bias, as many teams prioritize importing talent from overseas instead of developing native players. The potential change would allow teams to focus on other developmental methods or opt out of the NACL altogether. All 10 LCS owners reportedly support the change, though there is no confirmed timeline for the shift.
This change could have significant effects on the North American League of Legends scene and could shift the balance of power within the region. However, it remains to be seen how the NACL will be affected by this proposal and whether other developmental methods will be implemented to help grow the league’s native talent.
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