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The third stage of the LPL professional league will officially start the playoff battles tomorrow, and during this time, everyone is looking forward to the best lineup selection. The official final results have not been revealed yet.

However, on many forums, people are already arguing intensely.

LPL best lineup selection, IG creates a miracle

The third stage of the LPL might be the toughest in the league’s history to select the best lineup, because in this stage, there is no player widely recognized for outstanding and undisputed performance. Previously, many favored BLG or AL’s Tarzan and other players.

But in reality, the matches in the third stage showed that AL and BLG’s performances were unimpressive, especially BLG, whose late-stage form was very disappointing and suffered double defeats from IG.

Based on team rankings, TES’s lead over IG is not significant, and considering player stats and in-game performance, IG’s strong finish with six consecutive wins makes them likely the biggest winner in this year’s best lineup selection, with The Shy expected to rank first, possibly making the first team or even winning best player.

It must be said that IG, assembled with a star-studded roster this year, has in some way created a miracle. This high-profile team was only expected to finish in the top four, but IG truly exceeded audience expectations in the third stage, with veterans The Shy and Rookie both showing excellent form.

Best player analysis, The Shy leads in stats

The Shy has been a highly controversial player this year, facing criticism and derogatory nicknames like "horse head." He has been known for inconsistency and a high error rate, often making crucial mistakes during matches.

However, in the third stage, the old impressions of The Shy no longer apply. Those who follow the matches closely will notice The Shy’s performance has become very stable, frequently carrying his teammates.

At the same time, The Shy’s stats are leading, which greatly increases his chances of making the first team. This is very significant for both him and his fans.

For the MVP, or best player award, The Shy’s main competitors are JKL and Kanavi. Commentator Maomao shared his votes, stating three spots in the first team are locked: The Shy, Kanavi, and JKL; GALA is in the second team, while BLG’s mid laner Knight is also placed in the first team.

However, Meiko’s selection as support has sparked some controversy, with viewers seeing it as a token gesture.

Players are closely matched, making the playoffs full of suspense

For the support role, viewers tend to favor Hang. Since joining TES, his performance has improved significantly compared to before. Meanwhile, Meiko’s poor form last stage is still fresh in people’s minds, making it hard for him to gain more recognition. Currently, Meiko is arguably the least standout player on the IG roster.

As for the second and third team selections, the uncertainty is even greater. In my opinion, the top LPL teams are all quite close in strength, making it hard to say who is stronger. It depends more on performance on the day. Currently, LPL lacks a truly top-tier star player, but perhaps someone in the playoffs will deliver such a performance, which is what everyone hopes for.

It’s unfortunate that Tarzan couldn’t maintain his strong form in the third stage. AL has shown signs of fatigue, BLG has unresolved internal issues, and TES has its flaws. Given these circumstances, IG’s star-studded roster really has a strong chance.

Personally, judging by team results in the peak group and players’ form approaching playoffs, IG can indeed be ranked first. The key will be whether other teams can raise their level in the playoffs.