Another LCK season is about to kick off, and we decided to showcase 3 teams that are worth following this summer.

If you ever asked yourself which teams you should follow in the LCK, look no further! Whether it’s smart macro, decisive teamfighting, or raw talent—every single one of these lineups can stun onlookers with amazing play. For argument’s sake we won’t be including SKT T1 here since watching the best team in the world is a no-brainer.

Without further ado, let’s get started!

kt Rolster

kt Rolster entered the 2017 Spring Split with a singular goal in mind—take down SKT. And while their plan didn’t work out, the team still displayed some amazing League of Legends in the process. Of course, it comes as no surprise that a roster of Smeb, Score, PawN, Deft, and Mata would be kind of good at this game.

The weird thing here is that they still have a lot of room to grow. Right now, KT often rely on player strength and superior teamfighting while their macro is all over the place. It’s scary to think how good they can become if they hone their shot-calling, and we may very well be looking at a skill ceiling that’s even higher than SKT’s.

Players to Watch

Score is a monster jungler with a 4.6 KDA, 4.9 CS per minute, and a 69.5% kill participation over the regular season. His controlled playstyle and immaculate pathing allow him to constantly appear in the right place and at the right time.

If you want to see a world-class AD carry at work, there’s no one better than Deft for the role. Sporting a 4.7 KDA, 9.0 CS per minute, and 590 DPM, Deft is a mechanical prodigy that seamlessly takes over teamfights and skirmishes.

Samsung GALAXY

By all accounts, Samsung should’ve made it. The team looked incredibly strong coming into the Spring Playoffs, and many have predicted them to play in the finals. Unfortunately, their clash with KT made quick work of these predictions.

Still, while Samsung might lose out in individual strength to the top-2 LCK teams, they make up for it with smart rotations and decision-making. And, of course, you can always count on a top-tier LCK team knowing how to navigate teamfights. Samsung are no different.

Players to Watch

Is there a player that can take down Faker? Probably not, at least not yet. But Crown is definitely a worthy challenger. Holding a 4.2 KDA, 9.4 CS per minute, and 567 DPM, Crown is the best mechanical mid laner in his region—and in a league as competitive as the LCK, that’s quite the feat.

Don’t let the fact that Haru is a substitute fool you. After all, there’s a reason why he started in most games over the Spring Split. With a 4.2 KDA, 5.9 CS per minute, and 68.5% kill participation, Haru brings explosive aggression that allows SSG to break open games early.

Afreeca Freecs

It might be surprising to see Afreeca Freecs here after their abysmal showing in the Playoffs, but it’s their high ceiling that I’m interested in. In the 2017 Spring Split, their play was still rough around the edges due to constant overextension and individual missteps. But the talent is there, and it’s about time for them to show it on stage.

With Kuro stepping up, Afreeca Freecs only have to worry about their jungle deficiency. They have already shown that they can challenge the best teams in the league—now it’s just about doing it more consistently.

Players to Watch

Whenever Afreeca play, all eyes are drawn to the top lane. Yeah, MaRin is still a beast. His 3.1 KDA and 9.0 CS per minute might not seem too impressive, but a lot of it is due to MaRin drawing jungle pressure with his aggression. It’s up to his team to find how to use this.

Kramer is a weird one. On one hand, his 5.6 KDA and 9.3 CS per minute are certainly impressive. On the other hand, his 471 DPM is a reflection of his overly safe playstyle. Even so, you can’t say that the man doesn’t know his positioning, and oftentimes that’s the one thing an AD carry needs to close out a teamfight.

What do you think of the LCK teams in the 2017 Summer Split? Share your opinion in the comments!

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