How Will G2 Replace NiKo?

[@AA-yr3zw]

I still wonder how guaranteed this NiKo move is. I remember when Envyus was supposed to make changes post Cluj Napoca, but it was all derailed when they won and they kept it alive for another 6+ months to little success. Has NiKo really signed on the dotted line or is there still an out?

[@KingT_CS2]

If RLewis has reported on it and their CEO has spoken on it, I assume pen has hit paper. Backing out may still be an option, but as far as I'm aware there's no G2 NiKo next year.

[@TheBest-hf2pr]

I MEAN FALCONS IS A SAUDI ORG MONEY WONT BE THE PROBLEM THEY WILL MAKE IT HAPPEND

[@gavinlow7486]

@@TheBest-hf2pr problem is nikos mindset whether he just wants money or he wants to continue building on his achievements cause we all know its over once you go to falcons

[@xzeraCS]

​@@gavinlow7486 if he goes to falcons hes a sellout

[@gladi1]

G2's manager said if we wanted 2 keep Niko we would have done it

[@nishantnayak3792]

Hope g2 wins the major, Niko the greatest rifler of all time will have his much deserved major. Then when Niko leaves G2 will be able sign a top top player as everyone will want to join G2.

[@quentinpollet4491]

Isn't Spinx a viable alternative for G2? Just have to switch humter back in his old roles he had to give up for NiKo on T side?

[@MusicJunkie37]

There were rumors about hunter replacing spinx

[@Killer_bear-j8s]

Vitality won't let spinx go. So forget about it.

[@bingustsblingo]

@@Killer_bear-j8s spinx leaving vitality is all but confirmed now. it's possible

[@Killer_bear-j8s]

@@bingustsblingo He won't. That was before cologne win there were rumors of spinx leaving the team.

[@onemicyeehaw1583]

​@@Killer_bear-j8sthere is continuous rumors about spinx leaving vitality still

[@pLbyyy]

Honestly i think moving Malbs to the star spots is the ideal option like you said but they should also look heavily into if they can revitalize huNter now that he doesn't have the security that was having niKo in the team. Or idk apologize to jks and resign him at that point fuck it, it's not like Liquid is going to win anything

[@xinpa]

Love the DemQQ shout, I think hes a player who has deserved the move-up for a long time. I see him as a ”soldier” akin to maden or jL, who’ll do whatever theyre told and play for the team and do it very well.

[@johnpooey]

b1t is also a frontrunner to replace NiKo since him and monesy are pretty close and they always play faceit together

[@spencer_z69]

I don't think navi would let go bit. And if you're thinking that simple might join navi after the major.. or smth like that.. i don't think that's goingta happen cuz Simple may announce his retirement soon or he'll join valo ig lol

[@NineteenEighty8]

Thi nis what I said on HLTV. Got laughed at. Could also see M0nesy replacing W0nderful.

[@spencer_z69]

@@NineteenEighty8 nah G2 won't let mONESY go. They stated they're gunna build the whole team around him

[@westiie3202]

@@spencer_z69 I could of sworn g2 stated that if monesy wanted to leave he could

[@spencer_z69]

@@westiie3202 it was about Niko pal

[@Itsallonyuh]

Lets bring in NLE CHOPPA . He a pro cs2 player in the USA . He just pushed into top 5 ranked out here in LAN games in Hollywood

[@viraltoday710]

I go wherever Niko goes. With or without major, win or lose. Niko all the way.

[@halfway7241]

🔥

[@xxtoxii9615]

same, also monesy, 2 players that are so fun to watch

[@xFilipowicz]

Another crazy call would be s1mple. As far as i know s1mple said he would totally rifle for monesy and monesy admires s1mple, too. If there is a possibility to get him, this could be a good replacement for niko, and keeping monesy happy in g2. Even though not a safe solution

[@PlankDot]

I'm pretty sure Monesy said the same thing about s1mple too. Both could probably play off each other as hybrids that take turns awping depending on map and individual form.

[@ziemniak0killl251]

think about it, if niko goes to falcons cus of money, wouldn't simple's buyout be crazy money, not to mention he would propably have a big salary close to niko's with possibly less achievements than with niko, so wouldn't that make no sense? wasn't the problem for niko that g2 would cut his pay because of their funds, so he would go to falcons who would increase his salary? also remember this is not prime simple, this is s1mple after his prime and playing rifle

[@yaxsuo]

Especially S1mple never wanting to be in Falcons i really wanna see this happening Monesy is a cracked rifler but oh well

[@jamessteven3572]

No way falcons gonna let go simple after paying millions

[@yaxsuo]

@@jamessteven3572 S1mple was acquired on a loan not signed to the org or anything

[@itaka92]

I really like these solo analysis type videos! It's always really interesting to hear your thoughts on CS, but these scripted videos are very informative und concise.

[@KingT_CS2]

Thanks, I have more time right now to make them so I'm glad they have an audience

[@jachcegrzmocidz]

12:40 peak schizophremia 🔥🔥🔥 arrozdonce is a free agent bro 😭

[@bananatunic1327]

Don’t worry, I’ll step in (I’m silver)

[@LeonYEET]

b1t would also be a dream in my book, him with m0nesy on one team, with b1t being able to function on an international team thanks to Navi I really think this would be the right fit for G2

[@lobsterdapinchi8344]

mate this is a quality video

[@KingT_CS2]

Cheers

[@TheBest-hf2pr]

DAMNN JL WOULD BE INSANE I THINK THATS THE ONE!!! JL THE ONE TO REPLACE NIKO

[@MusicJunkie37]

Why would he leave NaVi? Especially if they win the major

[@a1m..]

What would even compel him to leave NAVI? And it’s not like NAVI are looking to remove him either

[@cosmolupo]

​@@MusicJunkie37why he would leave navi even if they don't win major

[@williams268]

🤣🤣🤣 bit and jl are going nowhere, stop it

[@foodbabyrage1897]

b1t would never leave NAVI. Every ukranian dreams of playing for navi

[@williams268]

exactly these mfers are out of their minds jl and b1t are staying in navi. smfh kids are nuts

[@tealbaron2808]

i could see someone like heavygod or arrozdoce if we're looking at tier 2 prospects. heavygod might not love how much he's losing on c9, and arrozdoce is currently on the market - just not sure how good their english is

[@ziemniak0killl251]

didn't hg play in og? i think english is fine for him then, idk ab aroz

[@tealbaron2808]

@ziemniak0killl251 ah maybe then. also SAW had an english coach for a few months, so he can definitely speak it, but they said they communicated in Portuguese during the game and English during timeouts so he doesn't actually have experience there.

[@sthlmfps]

Josh Strife Hayes of CounterStrike

[@TheBest-hf2pr]

THE BIGGER STEP IS GETTING RID OF HUNTER AND STAX AND BUILD A WHOLE NEW TEAM AROUND MONESY AND MALBS I LOVE BIT AND ROPZ

[@KingT_CS2]

The idea of removing those two is immensely tempting - I literally removed it from the script cus the video would've been too long for me to edit lmao

[@TheKrys30]

After loosing your best rifler ATM changing your IGL ( maybe even coach) seems like a wild risk for an organization that lately has really good results.

[@couldntbebetterforsure886]

@@TheKrys30 not to mention this would also mean dropping the core,,,

[@MusicJunkie37]

We will have to see, because we don't know if hunter or m0nesy are staying either.

[@KingT_CS2]

Very true. I did have those scenarios dreamt up and started to script but it got pretty wild in terms of the number of permutations. I may make follow up videos if more players are confirmed to be leaving

[@MusicJunkie37]

@KingT_CS2 Yeah I saw you mention it at the end there.

[@hoover9390]

was really sad to see him out of mouz, this will be another sad incident

[@KingT_CS2]

Mousesports NiKo needed saving tbh. It was a waste of his supreme talent to have him there without a bunch of roster upgrades.

[@ehwas3137]

​@@KingT_CS2 maybe its just a wild take, but currently its the same for REZ at NIP. He is carrying them threw everything, while still being "the old veteran". I think he also could be a great option for G2

[@phunki1696]

​@@ehwas3137 rez is not a superstar

[@shcaboose]

@@ehwas3137rez is just not even close to the same issue. He’s always been a theoretical star with huge potential, but almost never actually reached it. Niko has been the best rifler in the world for like a decade now. He was destroying before s1mple was god, and he’s STILL doing it.

[@drizzy6302]

This aged bad since navi is eliminated

[@poxi2036]

I mean you kinda forgot the most important factor that speaks for b1t. He is one of m0nesy's best friends. And every little aspect that makes m0nesy want to stay in G2 is good for G2. Besides that I'd probably try to gamble on kyosuke if possible. Worked with m0nesy, run it back.

[@TheBest-hf2pr]

DAMN GREAT ANALISIS U GOT A NEW SUBS

[@darkoplax7688]

No Krimbo ? I think he is massively underrated tbh (in NERO's spreadsheet he is among Malbs, b1t , Jimphatt, flameZ, ropz and NAF and above some of them as Anchor) If I were to rebuild G2 I would do m0NESY Malbs huNter Krimbo Siuhy OR m0NESY Malbs Snax Krimbo XANTARES/Elige/AggroRifle ; I would look at huNter/Snax next after NiKo is gone and I would 100% get Krimbo in all situations

[@KingT_CS2]

I like Krimbo. Not more than the players I discussed, though. Should G2 find themselves unable to get any of the players I discussed, he's definitely a viable option.

[@TheKrys30]

Xantares will not move, eternal fire announced they will have no change in the roster.

[@jadedaim]

if G2 just wanna spend big on replacements and we assume that hunter is staying then surely u get siuhy and Jimmie as a package deal

[@vapulaplays]

I have a strong feeling faze might be eyeing that package depending on how their run at Shanghai goes.. Thinking at laud maybe a little crazy but faze let's go of ropz for g2 and carry, grabs the shuiy and Jimmy

[@slayycs2]

all this is well and good but even with all this i dont see a stronger g2 than the current version, i dont see anyone like those examples making g2 better than when he left, so sad. The reason niko is so irreplaceable is because of his mid rounding, who are we gonna find that can replace that. He is so good at reading the other team its so apparent in the games hes just so intelligent and experienced, idk...

[@zenith_lal]

I still can't believe and Process that NiKO is leaving. Just.. I don't know man.. Hunter being there, the kind of bond he have had with m0nesy and management of G2.. Hard to believe. But facts are facts, This seems kind of Finalized. Cool Vid, Earned a Sub : )

[@okx8805]

Great video. I also agree that g2 should change hunter . Maybe they could try to get ropz and twistz which have a good synergy or they take another rookie like kyosouke but then you have 3 young players and probably need 2 veterans with experience

[@B0bB0b1nski]

Maybe an odd choice but what do you think of G2 picking up Techno4k from the Mongolz? -speaks English -lurker/anchor -sharp aim and passable numbers Unlike some of the other suggestions for a lurker/anchor like jimpphat or ropz though he's more sacrificial, he's very much a traded player rather than a trader. I see him a bit like a Mongolian n0rb3r7 who is more sharp individually. Sure jimpphat, b1t, and ropz are better players but if you're building around malbs and m0nesy you need someone to do the grunt work and I can't see huNter being that player.

[@KingT_CS2]

In terms of the roles he plays and his aim I like the idea. I just think there's a good chance he's a fish out of water in an English speaking team and it's not worth the risk for G2

[@maxcy2890]

@@KingT_CS2 mongolz good they win major

[@burimsaliji23]

You know who i would love to see on G2,its Xantares i think he would be great in this roaster

[@junebro7586]

Cant believe henry cavill is talking about cs2

[@dikshi24]

Wished for b1t to join G2. For G2 that would be a dream come true. It will be incredible to witness B1t and Monesy together. Crossing fingers

[@ka1serkorea]

they need the GOAT Hooxi

[@ballertheking1038]

The only concern with Demqq is getting him out of Ukraine but barring that I think it’s a slam dunk besides him not playing inferno.

[@artsywyo2377]

Maybe they should pickup that malbs guy from M80 since hes pretty good and plays like the exact same roles

[@aneesharnav3008]

If spirit bomb out , then maybe donk as well no ( idk abt his contract situation )

[@tacofry4768]

Hows the Falcons plans going? Could be justified for a pay upgrade to keep him 😅

[@Sizzlez6969]

+Elige and keep malbs at his roles?

[@jamessteven3572]

Surely they pick someone from academy like spirit academy

[@NomadicsSWFA]

Ash for taz

[@aqua_isblue5171]

My tought is niko wants to make money at falcons and then retire

[@halfway7241]

What if donk move to g2 for replacing niko? Is it possible? 🤔

[@AJSFIFA]

im predicting Kyosuke to G2 replacing Niko

[@chadigueder1352]

Imagine if G2 brings Donk.

[@icyfire50]

anyone that young could possible fit from tier2

[@jsuisebfeu]

What about Elige ???

[@williams268]

yall arent getting b1t or jL from us. 🤣🤣🤣 sorry guys

I agree with b1t statement mostly but I don’t think that he will join G2 bcs Navi is the best team in the world by far this year. It is even more likely that M0nesy will join Navi(not instanly but eventually) than bit bcs M0nesy has said that his dream is to play in navi.

I mean like It is more likely that M0nesy wiil join Navi than b1t to G2

[@debendragurung3033]

Why Niko? He is the best riffler after Donk. I value him more than zywoo .. There are plenty of awpers but very little rifflers as effective as Niko as of now.

[@joseaveiro6693]

If g2 win the major, niko wont go anywhere!

[@gregoryhilton5315]

what a good looking dude

[@KingT_CS2]

Yh NiKo is good looking mfer

[@miguelcartagena8901]

-niko , + kyosouke aka CEMEN BAKIN

[@ironrazor7244]

+elige and then they are fine

[@NobodyzJelly]

They already did. It’s malbs

[@Kalashnigod]

The only one I dont agree its Jimpphat, u are making him playing diff roles honestly, he his prob the best anchor in the world rn but he doesnt really fit what NiKo does

[@quackecs]

KingT is suggesting Jimi replaces malbs current roles, as in anchor roles where Jimi already overlaps a lot, as malbs moves into NiKo's roles. That's the idea behind all of these replacements.

[@thewhipofjustice5869]

Niko will never ever win a major, it's truly sad he's been on G2 this long, Monesy has been robbed of majors from Niko being shit

[@aleksandartomasevic3253]

nexa is inevitable

[@threat3071]

Kyousuke

[@viorose9102]

they will probably get a player from falcons

[@D70_7]

niko will stay with g2 after major,Mark My Words.

[@duduzerapw5612]

I sacrifice csmajor for world LoL championship

[@MrVistaVista]

+perfecto

[@buyanzolboodorjsuren762]

least chatgpt script

[@riccardotosatto3264]

s1mple is gonna replace him.

[@seige.]

Why bot Donk?

[@lch2195]

They will take the money they sell niko to buy donk

[@ЧумаДенис]

About Demqq its no way, he ll joint g2. Bc Monesi is russian.

[@sumitpurohit8849]

Just get kyousuke and destroy everyone 😂😂

[@Simon-fm5gy]

elige mark my words

[@Rebecca-y4s6i]

if i were g2 managment, id squeeze as much out of falcons as i can and use it for a full rebuild around malbs and monesy.

[@thisexists2807]

They cant.

[@whrlwind5430]

Elige

[@Peralta_313]

If G2 manages to give the "aggressive" roles that Niko had to Malbs and they get a good anchor to replace Malbs, it would be the best. (God listen to me, but the best anchor is Donk, if they manage to unite Monesy, Donk and Malbs, GG. I don't think there is a team that can take the tournaments away from them, even if they put s1mple and Niko together on a team.)

[@1010thechamp]

Well its S1mple isnt it...

[@Quoise_]

:c

[@alext7202]

Open the piggy bank, donk & m0nesy same team please!!

[@bluehorizon9547]

Awp: monesy Aggro: Boros Star: Malbs Anchor: B1t IGL: Demqq

[@a1m..]

If you’re gonna build an unrealistic dreamteam (b1t isn’t leaving NAVI no matter the major result) just pick a better igl

[@Itsallonyuh]

Lets bring in NLE CHOPPA . He a pro cs2 player in the USA . He just pushed into top 5 ranked out here in LAN games in Hollywood