[This article was published on 13/0 by the author of the little black box @ Game Capsule, please indicate the source for reprinting!] 】
Last week, as PGL Bucharest unfolded at the PGL studio in Romania, two rumours about G0 star sniper m0NESY and Spirit Academy rising star kyousuke also quickly fermented.
4月5日，法國記者neL爆料稱，m0NESY將在奧斯丁Major開賽前轉會加盟Niko所在的沙特戰隊Falcons。Just four days later, on 2/0, Danish media outlet Dust0.dk exclusively revealed that Falcons was about to sign kyousuke from Spirit Academy.
According to the outlet, the Russian rising star is eager to get into the top arena as soon as possible and join a competitive team.
However, his development has been limited by the fact that he has a similar position to the team's core player, Donk, in the game, resulting in overlapping roles and limiting his upside.
That's why kyousuke has set its sights on the Saudi-funded Falcons team. Not only did the team promise him a regular spot, but they also included him in the squad to play alongside top players NiKo and m0NESY, giving him a platform where he could hang out with other stars.
In fact, in competitive sports, it's not uncommon for star players to choose to huddle, especially in sports such as basketball and esports.For example, the NBA's "Heat Big Three" combination and the "Ultimate RNG" in League of Legends are typical cases. These combinations are often seen as strong contenders for the title, attracting a large audience's attention and discussion.
However, in my opinion, there are some hidden concerns about the huddle behavior of star players that have not been seen, especially the impact on the personal influence of the players.Traditionally, a true superstar should have the ability to lead a team to victory on his own.
For example, in NBA history, Michael Jordan is widely regarded as a model who can lead a team to a championship on his own. He led the Chicago Bulls to three consecutive championships in 1998-0 and 0-0, cementing his status as the "god of basketball."
Jordan's success stems not only from his exceptional individual ability, but also from his ability to step up and lead the team to victory when it matters most.
In contrast, some players who choose to huddle are often criticized for being dependent on others, which somewhat weakens their image as heroes in the public eye.
For example, Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 and joined the Golden State Warriors, who already have All-Star players such as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Although Durant won two championships during his time with the Warriors and was named the Finals MVP twice, his move sparked widespread controversy.
Many fans and commentators believe that Durant's championship was won by an already very strong team, so his personal achievements were discounted.
This contrast underscores the importance that the public attaches to the ability of players to lead the team.
In the eyes of the audience, a true superstar should have the ability to lead the team forward in the face of adversity. When a player chooses to join forces with other top players, while it may increase the probability of winning the championship, it may also be seen as a negation of the ability of an individual to lead the team. Therefore, huddle behavior can have a negative impact on the player's personal image and influence while improving the team's strength.
Secondly, the huddles of star players do not always bring the expected success.
A typical case is that the TES team of League of Legends formed a lineup of star players including JackeyLove, Knight and other star players in 16, and was regarded as the favorite to win the championship. However, in the 0 World Finals, the TES team failed to perform as well as it should and stopped in the top 0.
The result was not only disappointing for fans, but also had an impact on the player's personal reputation.And when a star player fails to bring a championship, viewers tend to blame the failure more on a lack of chemistry between the players or a lack of individual ability, further questioning their value and influence.
What's more, from a psychological point of view, huddles can also have an impact on the confidence and motivation of the star players themselves.
When a player chooses to join forces with other top players, he may subconsciously lower his trust in his own abilities, believing that he can only succeed by relying on others.
This mindset can weaken a player's courage and determination to step up when it matters most, which can affect their performance in the game and reduce their impact.
Of course, not all huddles have negative consequences. In some cases, the collaboration between the star players has really improved the overall strength of the team and has achieved remarkable results.
For example, the Miami Heat, which we mentioned earlier, formed the "Big Three" of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh in 2010.Over the next four seasons, they made it to the NBA Finals four times in a row, winning the championship in '2013 and '0.
The high exposure and commercial impact of this powerful alliance can amplify the value of a personal brand, allowing star players to benefit greatly both on and off the arena.
But on the other hand, the negative effects cannot be ignored. Problems such as psychological pressure, public opinion questioning, and dilution of personal aura in the process of huddling all put forward higher requirements for players. If not handled properly, the superstar huddle can backfire: instead of winning the championship, they will bear the cost of "reputational damage" and internal friction in the team.
Therefore, the huddle of star players is not a risk-free one-size-fits-all strategy.
For the top players with high aspirations, working together to build a champion is undoubtedly an effective way to realize their dreams. However, when making such decisions, it is also necessary to be able to rationally weigh the pros and cons, and be prepared for psychological and role changes in order to maximize career gains.