Golden Guardians

Golden Guardians
Short name GGS
Divisions League of Legends
Founded November 20, 2017
League NA LCS
Based in Oakland, California
Location United States
Parent group Golden State Warriors

The Golden Guardians (abbreviated GGS) are an American eSports organization owned by the NBA team Golden State Warriors.[1][2][3] The organization was one of four that joined the North American League of Legends Championship Series (NA LCS) in 2018 after the league began franchising, the others being 100 Thieves, Clutch Gaming and OpTic Gaming.[4][5]

History

The Golden Guardians finalized their roster for the 2018 NA LCS Spring Split on 13 December 2017,[2] signing Samson "Lourlo" Jackson, Juan "Contractz" Arturo Garcia, Hai "Hai" Du Lam, Matthew "Deftly" Chen and Matthew "Matt" Elento. The team finished the regular season in 10th place with 4 wins and 14 losses.[6]

On April 23, 2018, the Golden Guardians acquired mid laner Young-min "Mickey" Son from Team Liquid, in preparation for the 2018 NA LCS Summer Split.[7][8] Shortly afterwards, Hai announced his retirement from competitive play for the second time and left the team.[9][10]

The Golden Guardians ended the 2018 NA LCS Summer Split in 10th place, with a record of 5 wins and 13 losses, becoming the first team in the league's history to finish last two splits in a row.[11]

Rosters

LCS team

ID Name Role
Lourlo Samson Jackson Top Laner
Contractz Juan Arturo Garcia Jungler
Mickey Son Young-min Mid Laner
Deftly Matthew Chen AD Carry
Matt Matthew Elento Support

Academy team

ID Name Role
zig Derek Shao Top Laner
Potluck Nicholas Pollock Jungler
bobqin Boyuan Qin Mid Laner
Benji Benjamin deMunck AD Carry
Sheep Jamie Gallagher Support

Former players

ID Name Role Next team
Hai Hai Du Lam Mid Laner retired
Jenkins Thomas Tran Top Laner none
Jurrasiq Clarence Mabansag AD Carry none
Xpecial Alex Chu Assistant Coach none

Tournament results

Placement Event Final result (W–L)
10th 2018 NA LCS Summer Split 5–13
10th 2018 NA LCS Spring Split 4–14

References

  1. ↑ "Golden Guardians | LoL Esports". www.lolesports.com. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Golden Guardians". Leaguepedia | League of Legends Esports Wiki. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Sources: Warriors-owned League of Legends team to be called Golden Guardians". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Golden Guardians Announce North American League of Legends Championship Series Roster | Golden State Warriors". Golden State Warriors. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Sources: NA LCS team roster finalized with Rockets". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  6. ↑ "NA LCS 2018 Spring Split | Teams and Standings". www.lolesports.com. LoL Esports. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Farewell Mickey". Team Liquid. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  8. ↑ Goslin, Austen. "Golden Guardians announce changes for Summer Split roster". The Rift Herald. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ Li, Xing (April 23, 2018). "Hai retires from competitive League | Dot Esports". Dot Esports. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  10. ↑ Goslin, Austen (April 24, 2018). "Hai Lam retires after 6 years of professional play". The Rift Herald. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  11. ↑ "NA LCS 2018 Summer Split | Teams and Standings". www.lolesports.com. LoL Esports. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
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