🔥 As the 2025 League of Legends World Championship (S15) takes the world by storm, it's the perfect time to explore how esports and traditional sports have way more in common than you think.
1. Talent Scouting: Selecting the Best
Yao Chenguang, former player of the Shaanxi Provincial Basketball Team, points out that both fields use rigorous trials to find top talent. Whether it's dunking on the court or clutching a pentakill in LoL, athletes go through tryouts, demos and performance analysis before they're picked.
2. Systematic Training
According to Zhang Wei, CEO of Team WE Esports Club, gamers follow structured daily routines – warm-ups, strategy drills and cooldowns – mirroring how basketball pros hit the gym, practice plays and review game tapes.
3. Physical & Mental Grit
Sure, gamers might not run sprints, but top-level play demands lightning-fast reflexes, stamina and razor-sharp focus. Just like dribbling under pressure, split-second decisions can make or break a match.
4. Teamwork & Communication
From calling 'mid, missing!' in Summoner's Rift to shouting 'screen left!' in a timeout, clear calls and trust are non-negotiable. Champions are won by squads that sync up flawlessly.
5. Competitive Spirit
At the core, both esports and traditional sports are all about one thing: the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. That unbeatable rush when you outplay your rivals? Exactly the same, whether you're wearing cleats or headsets.
So next time someone says gaming isn't real sports, show them the scoreboard and say, 'Tell that to the S15 crowd!' 🎮🏆
Reference(s):
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