{"id":33353,"date":"2023-12-02T22:39:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T03:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=33353"},"modified":"2023-12-02T22:39:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T03:39:48","slug":"legendary-lol-player-doublelift-retires-from-competitive-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/legendary-lol-player-doublelift-retires-from-competitive-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary LoL player “Doublelift” retires from competitive play"},"content":{"rendered":"

After more than a decade in the professional League of Legends<\/a> scene, Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng, a renowned ADC and long-time veteran player, has officially announced his retirement.<\/p>\n

This marks his third and, as he emphasizes, final departure from competitive play.<\/p>\n

Doublelift initially entered the scene in March 2011 with CLG, later playing for TSM and Team Liquid before concluding his career with 100 Thieves.<\/p>\n

Throughout his illustrious career, he secured 13 LCS<\/a> split titles and achieved membership in the 1,000 kill career club, showcasing his prowess as a top-tier AD carry. Notably, he boasts an impressive record of 10 pentakills on the professional stage.<\/p>\n

His past retirements were driven by different factors.<\/p>\n

The first time, he cited mental strain and a perceived hindrance to his performance, prompting a break for a much-needed mental reset.<\/p>\n

The second retirement occurred due to a lack of attractive team offers, leading him to transition into content creation through streaming and co-streaming the LCS.<\/p>\n

In this latest retirement announcement, Doublelift highlighted several reasons for his decision.<\/p>\n

Foremost among them is his concern about the impact of budget cuts on the North American region, leading to a diminished ability to maintain competitive rosters and acquire emerging talent.<\/p>\n

While specific sources validating these concerns are absent, Doublelift expressed worry about the declining resources affecting the LCS.<\/p>\n

Moreover, Doublelift noted a shifting focus in his personal life, with aspirations for marriage and starting a family.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that his decision is not driven by financial motives, but rather by the evolving landscape of the league and his changing life goals.<\/p>\n

Despite the projected challenges for the LCS, recent developments, such as NRG’s strong performance in Worlds 2023<\/a>, challenge the narrative of an irreversible decline.<\/p>\n

NRG, the winner of the 2023 Summer split, reached the quarterfinals, surpassing even some LEC<\/a> teams.<\/p>\n

Doublelift confirmed that, despite retiring from professional play, he intends to fully engage in content creation.<\/p>\n

This includes regular streaming, climbing the ranked ladder, and potentially participating in casual tournaments.<\/p>\n

Fans can catch his content on his Twitch channel at twitch.tv\/doublelift.<\/p>\n

Peter \u2018Doublelift\u2019 Peng made the retirement announcement on December 2, 2023, through a comprehensive 14-minute interview, stressing that this decision is final and driven by a combination of personal and professional factors.<\/p>\n

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My Future pic.twitter.com\/b835ewQoKA<\/a><\/p>\n

— Yiliang Peng (@Doublelift1) December 1, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n