Team Spirit recently uploaded a video on to its YouTube channel showcasing its players reacting to the recent qualifiers for The International 2023 (TI12) and the teams that competed in them. One of the most interesting discussions came when the players discussed the state of Nigma Galaxy and its current players.
Rapid Adaptation and Effective Draft Picks
The discourse opened with effusive praise for Nigma's ability to swiftly adapt to the ever-evolving post-patch meta. Yaroslav "Miposhka" Naidenov, Illya "Yatoro" Mulyarchuk, and Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov were unanimous in their commendation for Nigma's razor-sharp drafting skills during the qualifiers. It was a masterclass, they agreed, in seizing the moment and making pivotal hero choices that secured victory.
The players highlighted Nigma's triumphant march through the qualifiers, where they vanquished formidable opponents such as LevelUp and Nemiga. The team's stellar performance undeniably raised eyebrows and garnered well-deserved recognition for their achievements.Discussion of Roster Modifications
As the conversation meandered through the intricacies of Nigma's journey, Collapse suggested that Kuro "KuroKy" Salehi Takhasomi should consider donning the mantle of a coach to unlock his untapped potential. "KuroKy should have been the coach a long time ago, in my opinion. This is how he will realize his full potential," claimed Collapse.
Yatoro, too, chimed in with his perspective, understanding KuroKy's unyielding desire to continue playing but opining that a transition to a coaching role could be the path to his greater success. "I understand that he continues to play because he wants to, But I believe he would be better off as a coach," Yatoro said.
The discussion took an intriguing turn when the trio collectively endorsed the idea of Nigma seeking fresh talent to bolster the team's offlane and support positions, while retaining the core mid and carry positions.
"They can leave GH because he is a beast. But let go of MinD_ContRoL and KuroKy, and then we'd have a pretty good roster," Yatoro added.
Nigma has had a rather tumultuous 2023 season. The team has struggled to maintain its status as a tier 1 team in the Western European ecosystem. With star player Amer "Miracle-" Al-Barkawi being inactive since December 2022 due to health concerns, the team has had revolving door of roster shuffles.
The team failed to qualify for any of the Majors this season and ended the season by failing to qualify for The International 2023. It will be interesting to see the road ahead for the team following the big roster shuffle that usually follows the conclusion of The International series of tournaments.
