Introduction: The S15 season has officially started, and it’s believed that the vast majority of players have been following the recent matches closely. The recent Nirvana World Championship has sparked widespread discussion among players online, especially regarding the poor form and results of the LPL region teams. The teams ranked 5th, 6th, and 7th in the region were easily crushed by LCK teams. Particularly, the well-known JDG team, despite heavy investment, couldn’t even beat teams from the Vietnam region. After the matches concluded, the LPL officials issued a stern warning to all professional players, criticizing their professional attitude. If this continues, it could cost them their careers, including the possibility of a lifetime ban.

LPL Officials Issue Stern Warning to Players About Their Professionalism

Most players have been quite attentive to this Nirvana World Championship. Although it featured mid-tier teams from various regions, fans still held some hope for the LPL vs. LCK clashes. However, the LCK region completely dominated the LPL, leaving almost no chance for our teams. NIP was defeated in all matches against LCK teams, JDG was ruthlessly crushed by LCK opponents, while WBG managed to set some pace. Although WBG also lost consecutively to LCK teams, they did manage to beat DK, a team many fans considered the most likely to advance to the World Championship among these squads.

In the final match, they narrowly lost 2-3 to BFX and failed to claim the championship. Honestly, in the decisive game, BFX’s AD player performed exceptionally well, with a pentakill on Zeri that shattered Showmaker’s dream of a championship. Many joked that despite the world-class competition and finishing as runners-up, “Xu Ge” has collected too many second places. In the last game, they did pick some strategic combos, but the synergy between Diana and Yasuo failed to produce any perfect team fights. It’s not just the teammates’ fault; Showmaker’s plays had many mistakes as well.

In the end, this LPL-hosted Nirvana World Championship concluded with LCK taking the top three spots. While some netizens didn’t care much about the results, it was a serious blow to the LPL officials’ reputation. Many players even mocked it as a microcosm of this World Championship. During the live broadcast, official commentator 957 openly discussed a surprising matter: the LPL officials lost their temper even before the tournament ended. They believed the invitational was played too poorly, with some players showing problematic attitudes. A severe warning was issued in the group chat, implying that if players don’t perform seriously, their future jobs could be at risk — essentially hinting at lifetime bans.

It does feel like no one really cared about this tournament. Before it began, NIP’s mid-laner Doinb openly said that no practice matches were held because they couldn’t find teams to scrim with. JDG, as the second team eliminated, surely made the list. The players seemed to be playing carelessly. Even though it wasn’t a true World Championship, it was still a world-class contest representing the region’s honor. If they were just going through the motions, it felt pointless to participate — they might as well have declined from the start. The officials are most likely targeting JDG with their warnings.

Farewell thoughts

After watching this Nirvana World Championship, it really seemed like LPL teams were playing ranked games casually, with no tactics or coordination. It’s clear they didn’t take it seriously. Another possibility is that LPL teams have completely declined, with their overall strength even weaker than the mid-to-lower tier LCK teams. No matter how many warnings the officials issue, direct pressure and penalties on players would be more effective. Only then will they truly realize the problems.

What do all of you viewers think about this situation?