Lil to Ace: “Enjoy the Spotlight While You Can”

Ilya “Lil” Ilyuk, a prominent Dota 2 player, emphasized the importance for professional gamers to savor every achievement, regardless of its scale. He shared this perspective during the Russian broadcast of BLAST Slam II, just before the grand final’s decisive match.

“The highest form of wisdom is to appreciate what you have, especially in Dota,” Lil stated. “You’re playing in a final now, but there may come a time when you’ll be competing in open qualifiers and streaming for just a hundred viewers. So, Ace, cherish these moments while you can. We’ll all end up there eventually.”

BLAST Slam II, a LAN event held in Copenhagen, Denmark from February 4-9, featured ten teams vying for a million-dollar prize pool. Tundra Esports emerged victorious, defeating Gaimin Gladiators 3-0 in the final showdown.