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The fruit of home grown, North American talent is here

Danny during the 2022 LCS Lock In tournament, well before he became the best bot lane in the region.

Danny of EG stole the show during the LCS finals with his incredible play. Here's how he became the best bot laner in North America.

How EG's Danny became the best bot laner in North America

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LCS fans at the first in-person event in years

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LCS officials and pro players happy to be back in-person, too

LCS officials said they expected nearly 40,000 fans to attend the 2022 spring playoff final across the two day event.

Fans turned out in droves to the 2022 LCS spring playoff final in their first opportunity to attend an in-person League of Legends in years.

Fans celebrate return to events at the 2022 LCS spring playoff final

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The LCS spring playoff final, where league officials stressed the need to revive the amateur scene

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As viewership lags, in person events are also key to success

While franchising helped the LCS thrive, league officials said the decision effectively killed the amateur scene. Now, they're working to bring it back.

While franchising solved benefitted the LCS, officials said it unintentionally killed the amateur scene. Now, they're trying to rebuild.

LCS officials focused on rebuilding amateur ranks

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