From a planned player walkout to the potential cancellation of the 2023 Summer Split and subsequent removal of the LCS from the World Championship, these past few weeks have been the most important in the history of the LCS. Heading into what was the expected start of the split, fans and pros alike remained uncertain as to what exactly to expect from the North American scene both domestically and internationally in the coming months.
This was a particularly tense period for Cloud9’s top laner Ibrahim “Fudge” Allami, who had just returned alongside his team from MSI after representing North America. Upon returning to the region where he has amassed numerous championships in his tenure, his sights were set entirely on defending his title—while hoping to prove himself as the best top laner in the LCS once more.