To kick off the previous season, former VALORANT champion Kelden “Boostio” Pupello was among multiple players who departed from Evil Geniuses. In his inaugural year with 100 Thieves, Boostio and the team clinched victory in the initial VCT Americas tournament division, narrowly missing out on reaching Champions.
Before embarking on his second stint with Team 100T, Boostio sat down for an interview with TopMob. Instead of focusing solely on the advantages of his own squad, he also shared some thoughts regarding a team that has been a longstanding adversary.
The following interview has been edited slightly for clarity and length.
A: I had a conversation with your previous coach Potter recently. We discussed the significance of maintaining a consistent team core from one season to another. As a team captain, how crucial is it for you to have pre-existing player relationships in place?
As a gamer, I can’t stress enough how crucial it is for us. It’s especially vital for the newcomers joining our game, as they’ll be the ones stepping out of their comfort zones to join our system. By maintaining a solid core group of players, we ensure that these new players feel comfortable and familiar with what’s required to win.
For the four of us, we shared a victory last year, and we’re familiar with triumph. When we were dominating, we were recognized as one of the top teams globally; we were unstoppable. Since we retained our coach, IGL, and three additional players, it simplifies things for us and the new recruit. We simply need to perform as we did previously.
Q: How do you avoid replicating the slow start you had at Kickoff last year?
Grinning, I’m crossing my fingers we don’t start off with two losses. My goal is to make it to the Masters, and this early-season tournament can definitely be a game-changer. I’ve got a feeling that quite a few teams could catch a lucky break, just like LOUD did last year. They weren’t exactly a top contender, but they managed to snag a spot for Madrid’s Masters event. Here’s hoping we get the same fortune!
Q: Did bang’s departure catch the rest of the team off guard?
My self, Asuna, and Bang frequently spend time together in Discord. Before the organization or coach became aware, we already knew that Bang was planning to depart. When Sentinels reached out to him, given his youth and lack of certainty about his future, he sought counsel. So, Peter and I advised him: “Dude, give it a shot. You’ll earn significantly more, and you’ll gain much greater popularity with Sentinels. Just do it. If you must leave us, it’s unfortunate, but there’s no way you can refuse such an opportunity.
A: How ready do you think your team feels as we approach VCT, given that last offseason was quite calm for you with only one official series played at an event, and considering the addition of a new agent to the game mix?
I’m feeling great, and I believe our strength shines through. To put it simply, when we perform at our best, I truly believe we are among the top teams competing for a title. It takes an extraordinary team indeed to even make the cut for such competition.
Similar to NRG, and although this statement may seem sensational, I genuinely feel they’ll make a strong pairing. On the other hand, having FNS on your team is impressive due to his exceptional IGL skills, considered the best in NA, but in high-stakes championship matches, his mechanics might not lead to victories; it’s simply not feasible.
In my opinion, if we maintain our usual mechanical skills and keep our teamwork at a reasonably good standard, we’re likely to come out on top because we’re generally stronger in these areas than many other teams.
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