League of Legends: Faker celebrates his 13th anniversary as a professional player, revealing to reporters that he considered retiring in 2018.

Faker's legendary status is undeniable. His consecutive championship titles were hard-earned. Although he's not young in the League of Legends scene, he's an absolute legend in this field. Time flies, and it's already been thirteen years since his debut. With his influence extending beyond his immediate circle, how could he not celebrate this anniversary? Even if he chooses to keep a low profile, the outside world will still offer their congratulations and gratitude for his contributions to the country. The Ministry of Science, Technology and ICT of South Korea is even designing a stamp in his honor. Reflecting on the development of esports, it's truly unimaginable that a player would receive such an honor.

For thirteen years, he has remained steadfast and repeatedly reached new heights. Reporters were naturally curious about his thoughts. Despite his busy schedule, Faker took the time to respond to media questions. He stated that he did not achieve his success overnight. While his career is currently at its peak, he experienced a period of low ebb in the past, which led him to consider retiring in 2018.

Esports players have short careers; Faker has considered retiring.

At that time, the e-sports system was not perfect. Telling people to pursue an e-sports dream was just wishful thinking, fantasy, and unrealistic. Everyone hoped that you would find a stable income and live a so-called ordinary life. Such a bold move might not even be supported by parents. Moreover, it was generally believed that the professional career was very short and that e-sports was a youth activity. Fortunately, he overcame his mental demons, worked hard, devoted himself to training, and used his strength to prove that the world's views were wrong and that age was not an obstacle.

Now a top player, he frankly admits he's not the ideal player, his current performance falls short of the established standards, so he needs to work even harder. As fans, it's truly hard to imagine that such a humble top player has such high standards, which inevitably earns him the audience's deepest respect.

Faker's unwavering attitude makes him a benchmark in the esports world. He never takes his achievements for granted, unlike some players who collect their salaries and then slack off, or even participate in match-fixing for petty gains, ruining their careers. He has always been regarded as LPL's arch-rival, a "Demon King" challenger. His presence, driven by justice, has raised the competitiveness of the entire scene. It's truly unimaginable what League of Legends will become after he retires.

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