Former 100 Thieves head coach pr0lly makes surprise LCS return

League of Legends veteran Neil “pr0lly” Hammad has officially confirmed his transition from coaching to broadcasting, joining the LCS analyst desk for the upcoming Spring Split. This career shift represents a significant change for the experienced esports professional who previously led teams to international competition.

“Following an extended offseason break, I’m excited to formally announce my new position on the LCS analyst desk for Spring. Tune in Saturday for the season premiere and let’s get this show started!” pr0lly shared via his social media platform.

The esports community responded with overwhelming enthusiasm to pr0lly’s career move. Prominent caster Clayton Raines extended a warm welcome with enthusiastic approval, expressing excitement about having him join the broadcast team. Supporters expressed particular delight at seeing the familiar face return to the League scene in a new capacity. Many followers had expressed concern about his professional future after his noticeable absence during the quiet offseason period.

After completing two full seasons as head coach, 100 Thieves and pr0lly mutually agreed to part ways during an organizational restructuring period that saw the team completely overhaul its competitive approach. Multiple League professionals became available as free agents following the organization’s strategic realignment.

“100 Thieves has generously permitted me to evaluate opportunities for the 2020 competitive season. They’ve been an outstanding organization. My gratitude extends to everyone involved – it’s been an incredible experience. Looking forward to crossing paths again soon,” pr0lly communicated in November when the separation was announced.

After supporters extended their best wishes, observers noted his complete disappearance from social media platforms. Remarkably, pr0lly maintained total radio silence across all digital channels following his departure announcement from 100 Thieves.

On January 22, pr0lly finally broke his offseason silence with a mysterious hint about his future plans.

“Absolutely loving Los Angeles, everyone – I’ve returned!” pr0lly posted, accompanied by an image featuring classic American fast food.

pr0lly transitions to analyst role after years of LoL coaching

The social media post appeared to signal pr0lly’s re-entry into the Southern California competitive League ecosystem, though his specific role remained deliberately ambiguous. Initially, the community could only theorize about his potential position while debating his questionable dietary selections.

The next day, pr0lly made the official declaration that he would be joining the analyst team, providing closure to concerned supporters who had followed his career trajectory.

pr0lly established himself as a respected personality within the competitive League community well before his tenure with 100 Thieves. He dedicated the past five years to professional coaching, previously serving as head coach for H2K-Gaming during what was then called the EU LCS, currently known as the LEC. During his leadership, the team successfully qualified for the World Championship tournaments in both 2015 and 2016 seasons.

Prior to entering the coaching profession, pr0lly competed as a professional League player. His final competitive split as a mid lane specialist occurred in 2014 while representing Complexity Gaming before transitioning to his coaching career.

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