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With its first LCS academy team, and during the first ever Scouting Grounds draft, 100 Thieves decided to pick up Maxwell “Kaizen” Waldo – a top laner, for the 100 Thieves academy team. I decided to congratulate and interview him to help give everyone a better understanding of who he is and his goals as a player.

100 Thieves News: First of all, Thanks for taking your time with this interview, considering how busy your life is right now with traveling from SG and all. Could you please provide a brief introduction for the 100T fans that don’t know you yet?

Kaizen: My name’s Max Waldo, I’m 18 years old and I started playing league when I was 11. I will be playing top lane for the 100 Thieves academy roster in 2018.

What did you think about the team you played with at SG, from the players all the way to the coach?

Kaizen: I was surprised at how well optic drafted. The players that I ended up with were very skilled and great to work with. I had already worked with Prismal in the past as well so I think I got pretty lucky haha. Zaboutine and Akaadian taught me so much in such a short amount of time. I really enjoyed the entire event.

What were some positive things you did while at SG and some negative things that you believe need to be improved on after competing?

Kaizen: My communication definitely improved as the event went on. My champion pool was seen as my biggest weakness at scouting grounds, and I’m working towards expanding it every day.

What are your thoughts on 100T and it’s future in the new LCS from here on out?

Kaizen: I’m excited to see what it will be like. I didn’t know much about the org going into this, but everything I’ve seen so far only makes me more excited for the future.

Lastly, is there anything you would like to say to your fans, both old and new?

Kaizen: I will only get better, no matter what happens.

To keep up to date with our academy Top laner, give him a follow on twitter