I don't see the point of retirement, especially if the progamer's background is similar to Hao's one.
Since they're in top form they should probably keep at it until it no longer becomes viable. If they retire, they can always stay in the industry and probably get a decent income. Staying in the industry might even open them more doors to other industries.
Yeah, it's a good chunk of money, but as rOtK said, with their commitment to gaming since young age, they left the "real world" without any "real/useful" skill. Maybe if you're super handsome and with enough exposure you might start a modeling / acting career (like that BW pro that got into TV because of his height). This, added to the price rises in China and the "more comfortable" enviroment they seek, a million usd falls short, at max it might last a few years.
And we get awesome Dota if they keep at it!
This is without taking into consideration the players' feeling nor personal situation.
Did hao age alot or did the chinese broadcasted leagues just put alot of makeup on everyone or is it just that his current haircut is way worse OR WHAT because I just looked up pictures of him from tongfu time and he was way cuter!!
On June 30 2014 18:48 goody153 wrote: NIce i liked the article. Good title.
Honestly .. I have a feeling that this is the team that will win TI4. In good days they just snowball out of control all the time. They play like they are on fire most of the time.
If Banana retires they have to get Chuan so they can pick enchantress again.
That said, I thought it was gonna be xiao8 retiring? Guess winning the gold really makes you hungry. It's gonna be the hardest road xiao8 will have to climb - defending the aegis!
during the interview with IMBATV, banana said he is considering retirement.
the other 4 all confirmed they will fight for TI5
If Banana retire I hope they manage to poach fy.
I think fy will go to DK instead. Or will they chose ChuaN?
I think Chuan was the original choice (over say banana or sansheng) judging by some of Chuan's tweets after he went through his pre-TI emo phase... He said something like being offered crazy money to "join another big team" but refused in order to stay with iG and "help the team win".
I think after all the hardships iG's had this year Chuan may be the one to go across. Also, I doubt VG will part with any of their supports... they almost won TI4...
On July 23 2014 12:55 Caladbolg wrote: If Banana retires they have to get Chuan so they can pick enchantress again.
That said, I thought it was gonna be xiao8 retiring? Guess winning the gold really makes you hungry. It's gonna be the hardest road xiao8 will have to climb - defending the aegis!
Yes, perhaps an idealist can say "winning gold really makes you hungry", but from a realists point of view xiao8 just became "The worlds best captain". He will most likely look to capitalise on his post-TI4 fame, i.e. negotiate better contract, sponsorship, commercials, etc.
A questions for the Americans, how much tax would NB have to pay on the $5m? What I'm trying to get at is that, after his cut is calculated, Xiao8 is not getting all that much. He might be able to pay for an apartment but certainly not set for life.
EPT
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