LoL - Worlds 2025: Gumayusi versus deokdam, from the bench to glory
Explore expert insights and breaking news in League of Legends Esports, brought to you by Sheep Esports. This Sunday marks the conclusion of the 2025 League of Legends Worlds with a historic final showcasing one of the greatest rivalries in esports history: the reigning two-time world champions T1 facing off against KT Rolster.
Telecom War: A Historic Clash
Ahead of the most significant Telecom War ever played, Sheep Esports is publishing a daily spotlight on the upcoming matchups. This Tuesday, the series begins with the AD Carry duel between Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyung and Seo "deokdam" Dae-gil.
Two Players, Different Paths
Both Gumayusi and deokdam are currently at the peak of their performance, but their journeys have been challenging. Gumayusi is a two-time world champion, while deokdam is attending Worlds for only the second time in his career.
“Both players have experienced time on the bench due to coaching decisions, but that didn't stop them from giving their best to establish themselves as essential team members.”
Despite initial doubts, particularly surrounding deokdam, both have proven their value. Earlier in the season, fans expressed disappointment when deokdam began as AD Carry for KT Rolster, especially with Kim "Peyz" Su-hwan available on the market.
“His start to the season doesn't prove the critics wrong either.”
Overcoming Challenges
It was hard to predict deokdam’s breakout performance at Worlds, but his persistence and effort helped him rise among the best players in the tournament.
Author's summary
The 2025 Worlds final highlights the resilience of Gumayusi and deokdam, who rose from bench roles to become critical players for their teams in an epic esports showdown.