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(Motherland) - Faker discusses the significance of the 2022 World Finals victory for himself and T1.
Speaking of Faker, perhaps we need not discuss much further. Although his Mid Lane performance in T1 is not as dominant as before, it doesn't diminish Faker's importance. In the 2022 Summer Split, Faker didn't have standout performances compared to his younger counterparts like Knight, ShowMaker, or Chovy. However, with experience and skill, he still led T1 to the LCK Summer 2022 Finals.
Faker is currently the most decorated player in the history of the World Championships. Since his debut, T1's Mid Laner has claimed the title three times. However, after the defeat to Samsung Galaxy in 2017, the fourth championship has eluded Faker. For Faker and T1, the fourth World Championship is the ultimate goal at the moment. And the 2022 Worlds might be one of the last chances for Faker to achieve this goal.
However, Faker surely anticipates that this goal won't be easy to achieve. At the 2022 Worlds, the LPL region has brought forth their strongest teams ever. Teams from the EU - NA region like G2 Esports or Cloud9 always pose surprises. Hence, in an interview before the Group Stage commenced, Faker asserted that EDward Gaming would be an ideal litmus test for T1.
Notably, Faker also shared the significance of winning the 2022 Worlds Championship if he and T1 were to secure it. Faker said: 'If we win the Worlds Championship this time, both T1's legacy and my own as a player will be restored.' Thus, the 2022 Worlds Championship, if won, will help T1 usher in a new era as the team possesses immensely talented young players.
Conclusion
Faker himself understands well that his era with T1 and in League of Legends (LoL) has come to its twilight years. Perhaps, striving alongside T1 to claim the 2022 Worlds Championship will be a fulfilling conclusion to the illustrious career of the number 1 legend in the LoL scene - Faker.
