“He’s not himself right now”: ShahZaM blocks SicK on Twitter

The Valorant competitive scene has become increasingly worried about former Sentinels competitor Hunter “SicK” Mims as his online activity grows more concerning and unpredictable.

Professional G2 player Shahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan made a late-night social media announcement revealing he blocked SicK specifically to alert the esports community that the player is currently “not himself.” ShahZaM emphasized that followers should disregard SicK’s current posts and “unpredictable conduct” since this behavior doesn’t reflect his true character.

“Appreciate everyone’s understanding in this difficult situation,” ShahZaM posted publicly.

Reacting to the blocking action, SicK publicly confronted ShahZaM with his own response: “What exactly is the problem here? Do you not comprehend what’s happening or what?!!!”

Examining SicK’s recent Twitter history reveals troubling content from the professional Valorant athlete. His latest posts feature demands for government dissolution and similar radical statements, displays of cannabis-related collectibles, and declarations about entering business and political ventures.

In reaction, Valorant enthusiasts have encouraged SicK to seek professional assistance, clearly observing the unusual nature of his recent communications. Numerous community members have responded to his disjointed posts expressing care and “serious concern” for his wellbeing. Others have suggested he simply “disconnect from social media” or remove the concerning tweets from recent days.

This disturbing pattern of behavior from SicK unfortunately represents an ongoing trend rather than an isolated incident. The Sentinels substitute player faced arrest during March for illegal trespassing charges, originating from an incident where he refused to exit a luxury car dealership. Following news of the detention, ShahZaM pleaded with SicK to respond to his communication attempts.

Subsequently, Sentinels management confirmed the organization intended to cover his $5,000 bail payment. This arrangement enabled the struggling competitor to be collected by a relative whom the organization transported to Texas, aiming to secure him necessary support resources. Prior to the legal incident, SicK had been temporarily removed from active roster duties due to persistent mental health challenges.

Understanding these behavioral patterns requires recognizing that professional gaming careers involve unique pressures that can exacerbate underlying conditions. Many esports organizations now implement mental health protocols similar to traditional sports, though implementation varies significantly across teams and regions.

Currently, SicK maintains his contractual relationship with the organization but occupies an inactive competitive position. The future remains uncertain following this perplexing series of social media posts that generated widespread concern throughout the esports community.

The situation highlights critical considerations for how esports organizations manage player welfare during mental health crises. Unlike traditional sports with established player association support systems, esports often relies on individual organizational policies for handling such situations.

Professional gamers face unique mental health challenges including intense public scrutiny, unpredictable career longevity, and the constant pressure to maintain peak performance. Organizations like Sentinels must balance competitive obligations with duty of care responsibilities toward their contracted players.

For those interested in competitive gaming dynamics beyond individual player situations, our Complete Guide to upcoming titles provides valuable context about industry pressures.

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