G2 Esports: The Mysterious Bench of jks

In a surprising turn of events, former G2 Esports rifler jks has found himself at the center of a puzzling situation. According to CS2 analyst SPUNJ, jks was allegedly “ghosted” by the organization’s manager and staff before eventually being benched.

The Leaks and Frozen Communication

The rumors about jks’ departure started swirling after G2’s disappointing semi-final loss against Complexity at IEM Sydney 2023. It was around this time that leaks began circulating, indicating that something major was about to happen within the team.

Behind the scenes, however, things took an even stranger twist. SPUNJ revealed on the Talking Counter podcast that jks was seemingly frozen out by G2’s staff for weeks on end. Attempts to communicate with them regarding his return to Europe for CS2 practice were met with silence.

NiKo’s Role in the Reshuffle

This roster move coincided with NiKo’s decision to reject a lucrative deal from Team Falcons and stay with G2. While many speculated that NiKo had orchestrated the reshuffle, he denied being the “puppet master” amidst all the hearsay.

However, SPUNJ raised an interesting point today; as one of Counter-Strike’s most influential names in franchising history, NiKo would have undoubtedly had significant input on player signings and overall team decisions compared to other members such as their IGL (in-game leader), coach, or teammates.

A Successful Stint with G2

Despite the puzzling circumstances surrounding his benching, jks’ time with G2 was marked by numerous triumphs. The team secured top-place finishes and an impressive collection of trophies, including the IEM Katowice 2023, IEM Cologne 2023, and BLAST World Finals 2022 championships.

The Next Chapter

As for jks’ next move, it remains uncertain at this point. With rumors swirling about potential shakeups in teams like FaZe and Liquid, new opportunities might arise for him. However, given that the Copenhagen CS2 Major 2024 is set to commence in March of that year, he’ll need to find a new team soon before roster locks come into effect.