LS will no longer cast LCK, talks about almost coaching Faker

Nick “LS” Cesare, the recently signed T1 content creator and former LCK caster, has made his streaming comeback following several weeks of social media absence.

During his return broadcast, LS provided unprecedented insights into his behind-the-scenes negotiations with T1, revealing that legendary mid-laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok personally endorsed him for a coaching position.

The content creator originally planned to join T1’s organization in September, but proactively offered to contribute analytical expertise and rookie scouting assistance. Discussions progressed to what LS termed a “litmus test with Faker” – the decisive evaluation where Faker needed to approve LS’s coaching capabilities, which reportedly concluded successfully.

Despite clearing the coaching approval process, LS ultimately declined the coaching role, opting instead to serve as T1’s content creator moving forward. Following leaks about LS potentially joining as coach, significant controversy erupted among certain T1 supporter groups who opposed this potential appointment. While the direct influence of fan reactions on LS’s decision remains unconfirmed, the timing strongly suggests their impact.

LCK Casting Future: Transition to New Opportunities

A major discussion point during LS’s return stream addressed whether he would maintain his LCK casting responsibilities for the 2021 season following his T1 signing. The outlook appears negative, as Riot Games hasn’t extended any casting invitations for upcoming events.

LS indicated he might still have limited casting commitments remaining. Should formal casting opportunities not materialize, he confirmed plans to co-stream LCK matches through his personal broadcast channel when the 2021 competitive season begins.

“There’s potential for a few remaining casting assignments I’m not yet aware of, though I can’t confirm anything definite,” LS explained during the stream.

Throughout 2020, LS served as a cornerstone of the English LCK broadcast team, providing commentary for most LCK matches that season. He assumed casting duties following veteran analyst Christopher “PapaSmithy” Smith’s departure to become 100 Thieves’ general manager in late 2019.

LS is expected to resume regular streaming activities throughout the current offseason period, providing continued engagement with his audience.

Competitive Rank and Gaming Proficiency Insights

While LS doesn’t maintain regular League of Legends gameplay due to professional commitments, he consistently competes at elite tiers within Korean solo queue rankings. Recent data from League of Graphs recognized LS as Korea’s top-performing Volibear player, highlighting his specialized champion mastery despite limited playtime.

Korean Residence and Cultural Integration

LS resides in Seoul, South Korea’s capital city, where he has lived for multiple years. His initial relocation to South Korea aimed to pursue professional StarCraft aspirations, which subsequently evolved into a successful League of Legends career encompassing content creation, broadcasting, and previous coaching roles.

Korean Language Proficiency and Communication Skills

While not fully fluent in Korean, LS maintains conversational ability and basic writing proficiency. His extensive collaboration with Korean professionals over the years includes hosting Korean League players in his residence. Joining T1’s organization will likely accelerate his Korean language development through increased immersion.

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