Introduction: The S15 season has officially kicked off, and most players have been paying attention to the recent competitions, with the LPL playoffs soon to start. Just recently, the official release of the regular season awards stirred up a lot of buzz across the internet. A comparison chart quickly became popular when some fans dug up the best lineup from the LPL summer split in S10. They discovered that the only difference between the best players then and now was a change in the support role. This implies that over the past five years, the LPL has seen almost no fresh talent entering the scene, relying heavily on veteran players to carry the load. Mid laner Knight has been selected for the best lineup 14 times in his career.

The LPL’s five-year best lineup comparison chart has gone viral.

Most players remain highly interested in the LPL region’s matches. Over the past two years, the LPL has developed rapidly, with an increasing number of teams. However, the overall performance has fluctuated significantly, and the region has not won a World Championship for many years. This season, the LPL also underwent widespread changes, including adjustments to competition rules, which exposed issues in team synergy. As the playoffs approach, the LPL’s best lineups and various honors have been officially announced. For many fans, the rankings are mostly as expected and align closely with their own opinions.

The first all-star lineup received the highest recognition: top laner TheShy, jungler Kanavi, mid laner Knight, AD carry JKL, and support Hang. Many fans were already discussing this lineup by the end of the regular season. Meanwhile, AD carry Uzi earned his first regular season MVP award in his career. Initially, it was thought this list wouldn’t attract much attention, but fans uncovered the best lineup from five years ago. Comparing the two images instantly ignited the entire community, with many joking that in five years, the LPL has seen no fresh blood — it’s all veterans still competing.

The best lineup from the 2020 S10 summer split included top laner TheShy, jungler Kanavi, mid laner Knight, AD carry JKL, and support Lvmao. Comparing this to the lineup five years later reveals only the support position has changed. Could it be that the LPL region can no longer improve? It seems the LPL’s youth training system has problems and doesn’t cultivate new talent like the LCK does. Though the YM team once had issues, their contribution to the LPL is undeniable. Many top professional players originated from YM. After five years, the strongest players in the LPL are still largely the same group.

With the playoffs about to start, teams have officially announced their starting rosters. The first-round match between BLG and IG is expected to proceed smoothly, but BLG’s choice for the jungle position surprised fans. Despite BeiChuan’s intense training recently, they chose Shadou as the starter. If all goes as planned, BLG and IG will face off in a BO5 double-elimination series next round, which is expected to be a highly anticipated showdown. It will be interesting to see whether IG continues their legacy or BLG stages a comeback.

Farewell thoughts

I doubt anyone expected the best lineups from five years ago and today to be so similar, with only one support player changed in that time. The LPL region truly lacks newcomers; it’s all veterans still fighting. But how many more years can these players compete? Mid laner Knight has been selected for the LPL’s best lineup 14 times. Over 15 professional seasons, he has earned seven first-team, four second-team, and three third-team honors. It’s unlikely anyone will surpass him.

What do all of you viewers think about this situation?