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This seems odd,
If Dignitas isn't renewing, then he must be expecting more money elsewhere.
Probably means he's got something lined up... EG and coL are both shopping hardcore,
But for EG in particular, there does come a point where you've got enough foreign stars, and there's diminishing returns on adding to it.
Reign could be an option, or FXO, who is trying to get a really strong presence but actually doesn't have a huge foreign star by a lot of people's standards.
I can't see him really joining a Korean team, and I don't know what other options there are.
I'm really surprised Dignitas let him go, as he really is their chief asset, even more so than SeleCT imo. If it was at all possible to match whatever offer he wanted ,they probably should have done it...but I'm thinking this might somehow be connected to Dignitas not going to MLG as well?
I'm sure we'll find out very soon, it'll be something cool I bet either way.
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On September 21 2011 00:42 LiGhtoftheSwaRm wrote:
Naniwa strikes me as a player, even unlike IdrA, that has a totally callous attitude towards the community as a whole, and I could see such an attitude leaking into his interactions with other players/management and his own team. I highly doubt a team like EG or Liquid would pick him up for these reasons alone, and if I had to guess if he doesn't sign with a team like coL or Fnatic, he will likely go teamless for a short period of time before being picked up by another European team (maybe mouz or mym.)
I have tremendous respect for Naniwa as a player, but he just doesn't seem to care about much of anything besides winning tournaments. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but it will certainly effect his surroundings and future opportunities. Best of luck to him either way.
your opinion seems to be dated to pre-Dallas/Dignitas naniwa, back when he was at a very tough time in his life and was pretty angry all the time. having watched two episodes of SotG with nani, i can say he doesnt seem to be like that at all, I think he is incredibly dedicated to winning and if a team is going to give him that oppurtinity then he will likely join them. hes been very manner for a long time now and he seems like a really nice guy, so i think Liquid could be a nice fit for him. I mean Liquid had HuK, and he was/is way more BM then naniwa is right now (although HuK BMs in a cute funny way)
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If he joins Slayers he can practice against best Terran players, joining MvP he can play against best Zerg players, joining IM against best Terran and Zerg players :D
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I have a feeling team IM might take him in... Either that or EG can spend more money and get him on board since they sending over Puma Huk and Idra soon..
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On September 21 2011 00:38 Gotmog wrote:
Wish it is EG....
They need a Protoss of that level for Puma/Idra definitely.
Yeah it's not like they have anybody with top 3 control or anything.
Someone mentioned SlayerS, and I would imagine that would be a really poor decision, since they're primarily terran.
Naniwa should go to TL, just for the oGs-TL house, since they have a really strong style of protoss.
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On September 21 2011 00:43 carloselcoco wrote:
If he is picked up by EG that would just be too funny due to his rivalry w/ HuK xD
Same was told when the rumos about Huk joining EG was speculated all over TL and Reddit xD
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Why do people say a korean team is gonna pick him up? No korean team has nearly enough money. Stop saying that. He is not gonna play for food and shelter alone...
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On September 21 2011 00:45 petu wrote:
I don't think this about the money at all. Naniwa has said over and over again that only thing he cares about is becoming the best, and to become that he needs best practice possible. I can see him going to TL, FXO, maybe EG with the future EG-korea house or join korean team.
This.
Hasnt he been struggleling to find a stable pro-house in korea. I think that is more important to him, than actual money, judging from his general attitude.
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On September 21 2011 00:42 Juanald wrote:Show nested quote +On September 21 2011 00:38 Gotmog wrote:
Wish it is EG....
They need a Protoss of that level for Puma/Idra definitely. dont count out Incontrol and Axslave theyve both been practicing in the EG house there gonna turn some heads next event you heard it hear first.
talking about EG protoss and you dont mention Huk?
They already have 1/1/1 in korea but I guess Naniwa would be a great addition.
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slayers needs a protoss player with a lot of potential that they can feed and transform in a monster. I bet Slayers_Naniwa
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wow huge news o_O
col definitely seem like they have the clout to do something here, particularly given Nani is in the MVP house now.
Long shot option might be SK.
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Dignitas is all about Select and Sjow, now...
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On September 21 2011 00:47 AntiGrav1ty wrote:
Why do people say a korean team is gonna pick him up? No korean team has nearly enough money. Stop saying that. He is not gonna play for food and shelter alone...
what about IMFenix?
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On September 21 2011 00:48 zeru wrote:Show nested quote +On September 21 2011 00:47 AntiGrav1ty wrote:
Why do people say a korean team is gonna pick him up? No korean team has nearly enough money. Stop saying that. He is not gonna play for food and shelter alone... I don't think it's about money. I think he wants the best practice environment over money.
Yup. You don't go to Korea because their standard of living is so cheap.
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On September 21 2011 00:47 AntiGrav1ty wrote:
Why do people say a korean team is gonna pick him up? No korean team has nearly enough money. Stop saying that. He is not gonna play for food and shelter alone...
Judging by his interviews where he hammers on the fact that he would do anything to become the best SC2 player in the world, I could definitely see Naniwa doing just this.
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Either he knows where he's heading, Dignitas lowered his pay, or this doesn't make much sense.
Confusion sucks, so the obvious bet is on the first. Damn you, secretive.NaNiWa.
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EPT
