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[ASL7] Grand Finals Champion Interview

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BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50584 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-03-18 03:21:33
March 18 2019 03:17 GMT
#1
Translation of Last's interview after his ASL Season 7 triumph

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Q: How do you feel after having won both the KSL and ASL?

A: I had barely any expectations when the league first began. My left arm wasn't well. I entered the league with the thought of merely playing up to par, but thankfully results went my way and I was able to go all the way because because my injuries got better over time.

Q: What was the hardest moment for you?

A: When I was preparing for the round of 16, the pain in my left arm was getting worse. It hurt every time I pressed the keyboard, and it was a nightmare to deal with. After seeking medical help and managing the pain, it got a lot better.

Q: Does it hurt even now?

A: I'm currently taking pain medications, and I also had injections to deal with the injuries. It's okay. I'm holding on.

Q: How long do you think you can keep participating in tournaments in such a condition?

A: I will do everything in my power to keep participating. I will make sure to enter the next tournament as the defending champion, and I will manage my injuries to the best of my abilities.

Q: How did you prepare for the finals against Mini?

A: Mini likes to harass a lot. To counter his style, I used wraiths to shut down his shuttle play. Wraiths are better than turrets against such a style because you can scout on top of being able to defend against Mini's shuttle play.

Q: So was it your plan to overpower him after shutting down his harassment style?

A: Yes. I felt as if I would have the upper hand going into the mid and late game if I didn't fall prey to his shuttle harassment.

Q: You repeated your proxy factory strategy versus Rain against Mini as well on Block Chain.

A: I used a similar strategy, and I knew that I won once the proxy factory landed successfully.

Q: You became the first ever player to win both the KSL and ASL. What's next for Last?

A: I enter every tournament with hopes of winning it all. I've heard that I am the first player to become the champion of both the major leagues ever since the era of ASL and KSL began. I hope to give performances worthy of such a title.

Q: After defeating Sharp, you mentioned that it is a minimal requirement to win in a tournament without Flash, if you wish to claim to be the second best terran in the world, how do you feel having accomplished that requirement?

A: I've been the second best terran around for quite some time (laughs). I'm glad to achieve my minimal requirement of winning a tournament without Flash participating. I will try to catch up to Flash's legacy by entering future tournaments also.

Q: Do you think Flash will enter the next ASL?

A: He was seeded into this tournament, but didn't enter it due to his wrists hurting. I hope he manages his condition, and compete besides me in the upcoming ASL.

Q: Are you willing to share any tips for managing your wrist and arm pain?

A: I'm sure Flash knows better than me. He even had surgery to deal with his pain way back in the days.

Q: Any final words?

A: I know a lot of fans had been worried about my worsening arm pain. I think I won due to their support. Thank you all for your support.

Source: DailyEsports
Translation Credit: Letmelose
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mierin
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4943 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-03-18 03:22:36
March 18 2019 03:19 GMT
#2
Thank you (letmelose) so much for the translation. Honestly I think he should take the JD/Flash route and take a season off if his pain is as bad as it sounds...he's already won the championship, there's no need to jeopardize the rest of his career for just one season.
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BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50584 Posts
March 18 2019 03:19 GMT
#3
once again, huge thanks to Letmelose for the translation
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Anc13nt
Profile Blog Joined October 2017
1557 Posts
March 18 2019 04:09 GMT
#4
Grats to Last. Hope his wrists get better.
Shana
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Indonesia1814 Posts
March 18 2019 05:31 GMT
#5
Thanks for the translation, congrats to Last!
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[AS]Rattus
Profile Joined March 2017
427 Posts
March 18 2019 07:46 GMT
#6
thx for the translation
Akio
Profile Blog Joined January 2019
Finland1838 Posts
March 18 2019 11:45 GMT
#7
Thanks for the translations Letmelose! Really hoping Flash and Last can clash in the upcoming ASL, that would make a sick finals
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Alpha-NP-
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States1242 Posts
March 18 2019 15:48 GMT
#8
I would have raged really hard if I had Wraiths denying my Shuttle harass. It’s cool the pros come up with strategies like this.
Immaterial
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada510 Posts
March 18 2019 15:53 GMT
#9
Damn, I hope he takes some time to let his arm/wrist heal now that he’s gotten the double championship. I wonder what they gave him for the pain, hopefully if it’s opiates or something like that he will only be on a short course.

In any case, thanks for the translation and big congratulations to Last for the win. This was a fantastic season of ASL, especially the RO4. Last is a monster at this point, if he can somehow deal with his injuries I’m sure this is only the start of a very long period of success.
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MrMischelito
Profile Joined February 2014
347 Posts
March 19 2019 08:29 GMT
#10
thank you for the interview!

I hate to see those young guys RUINING there health for a game...
Twinkle Toes
Profile Joined May 2012
United States3605 Posts
March 19 2019 13:10 GMT
#11
Last is a machine!

When is the next BW tournament?
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BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50584 Posts
March 19 2019 15:33 GMT
#12
On March 19 2019 22:10 Twinkle Toes wrote:
Last is a machine!

When is the next BW tournament?


KSL qualifiers are at the end of the month, Starts on April 18th
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BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
March 20 2019 03:40 GMT
#13
I'm a bit sad that Mini lost, but also happy that Last won because with his wrists, there's no telling when he'll get a chance to grab an ASL trophy if they start acting up again.
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TiQ.SinGi
Profile Joined December 2004
Norway385 Posts
March 20 2019 13:54 GMT
#14
Thx for the interview and big congratulations to Last with a title well-deserved. Wrist-pains make it even more impressive and he had a gauntlet ro8->ro4 road. GG's
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SlayerS_BunkiE
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada1711 Posts
March 20 2019 21:17 GMT
#15
Thanks for this.

Congrats to last. It must be really tough for him to play with the injuries.
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JieXian
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Malaysia4677 Posts
March 21 2019 03:42 GMT
#16
I enjoyed the games, congratulations Last!

Ain't nobody gonna take a quick back nexus anymore haha that BlockChain game was so well executed, especially given that he knew Mini watched his game vs Rain.
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Motivate
Profile Joined June 2011
2860 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-03-21 08:29:18
March 21 2019 08:28 GMT
#17
glad to see Last succeed. I always feel bad that whenever he wins people make balance claims and other terrans like Sharp just seem to get a free pass with way more audience support

If i were Last i would take a much deserved rest now.

Also that is the most try hard "minimalist" looking trophy ever. A standard one would look way more impressive
Dangermousecatdog
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom7084 Posts
March 21 2019 13:06 GMT
#18
I really hope his wrists get better.
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