KC Targamas: "Iâve grown a lot in terms of how I see social media and myself [...] We want to be as good as possible, as early as we can" | Sheep Esports
"We want to be at Worlds, thatâs 100%. The rest will be a bonus, but we will work hard to win as much as we can and be the best team internationally"
Last year was tough for you but you've been on an upwards trajectory. Could you tell us about how you've been working through all the mental challenges which were brought upon you in the past year? How do you feel ahead of 2025?
Targamas: I feel way better this year. Iâve grown a lot in terms of how I see social media and myself, and also what I provide to the team. Iâve worked on my routine, just being healthier in general. I think everything is coming together to make me a better player. Yeah, it was really rough with all the criticismâsometimes unfair, sometimes fair. People are free to say whatever they want on social media, that's the point. But it was really important for me to take a step back from that and focus on my team, not mind too much about whatever else is happening outside.
Youâll be reuniting with Caliste this year. What are your expectations for your bot lane this year? Do you think you could be the best bot lane in the LEC by the end of the year?
Targamas: Yeah, we want to be as good as possible, as early as we can, because we want to be a huge asset for the team. I think most bot lanes are changing this year. For example, Hans and Mikyx, who were considered the best, arenât playing together anymore. I think it will take a while for Hans to find his rhythm with Labrov, considering how long he played with Mikyx. The only bot lane that is the same is Noah and Junâthey played really well this year. So, they might be the best right now on paper since theyâve already been playing together. But our goal is to challenge them as early as possible. And yeah, as I said, just be the best and win.
With all these roster moves, including a few Korean imports, whatâs your take on the current level of the support role in the LEC? Do you think it's lower or higher than before?
Targamas: Iâd say itâs probably a bit lower because the region has always been driven by Mikyx and Hylissang. They were always considered the best supports in the region, and whenever they went to international events, they were actually considered among the best players of the tournament. I donât think thatâs been the case for a while. Most teams have kind of struggled when they go to Worlds, and we can see the results. I donât think thereâs been an EU team in the quarterfinals for a while. But I think weâll get back up there. Itâs also a matter of having the right duo, the right bot lane, and hopefully, with Caliste, we have that. Weâll be able to show more for Europe.
Yike mentioned that he fully intends to go to all three international events this year. Do you agree, and do you think it's likely that you guys will make it?
Targamas: I think itâs funnyâ the first tournament has one slot, the second has two, and the third has three, maybe four. Itâs like stairs, right? The first one will obviously be the hardest. You have to win to go there, and itâs also the first split. But for sure, thatâs the goal of the team. We want to be at Worlds, thatâs 100%. The rest will be a bonus, but we will work hard to win as much as we can and be the best team internationally."
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