NRG Esports looking to form Valorant team led by Gen.G’s daps, s0m

NRG Esports is actively negotiating to acquire Sam “s0m” Oh from Gen.G, positioning him as the cornerstone player for their emerging Valorant competitive lineup. This strategic acquisition would provide NRG with a proven talent to build their roster around.

According to RushB Media’s exclusive reporting, NRG Esports is pursuing three key CSGO professionals: the highly skilled s0m, experienced in-game leader Damien “daps” Steele, and recently retired coach Chet “ImAPet” Singh. These individuals would establish the foundational structure of NRG’s Valorant competitive team. daps previously collaborated with s0m at Gen.G for nine months as his strategic leader before departing the organization earlier this month. ImAPet concluded his CSGO coaching career on September 28 after serving as head coach for 100 Thieves’ Counter-Strike division.

While industry analysts at WIN.gg identified Valorant as probable destinations for both daps and ImAPet, s0m’s potential transition represents the most significant CSGO talent acquisition for Riot’s tactical shooter. Although established CSGO professionals like Nick “nitr0” Cannella and Spencer “Hiko” Martin have already made the game switch, s0m presents a distinct scenario. At merely 18 years of age, s0m stands at the threshold of a promising CSGO professional journey while being contracted to a financially robust organization. Should NRG successfully recruit this emerging star from Counter-Strike, it may create industry-wide effects as upcoming CSGO talents perceive greater opportunity in Riot’s competitive FPS title.

daps and ImAPet have hinted at Valorant move for months

Regarding daps’ situation, the in-game leader officially stepped down from Gen.G’s competitive lineup on September 11, citing philosophical differences regarding team management as the primary reason for his departure. He explicitly stated his continued enjoyment of CSGO competition but maintained flexibility regarding potential game transitions. daps’ personal Twitter activity demonstrates that the veteran strategic leader has actively engaged with Valorant since its public release.

Well @Subroza had to ruin my flawless ranked win streak. I am now retiring from this game. Also the Shorty shouldn’t be $200 @PlayVALORANT pic.twitter.com/pVCsTcDp67

— daps (@daps) July 24, 2020

Professional Valorant player Yassine “Subroza” Taoufik from TSM even engaged with the social media post, humorously suggesting daps would soon transition to Riot’s competitive FPS title.

ImAPet declared his professional transition on September 28 but employed precise language in his announcement communication. Rather than exiting esports entirely, the strategic coach specifically referenced retiring from Counter-Strike competition. Previous industry reports indicated that ImAPet had attracted interest from organizations developing Valorant rosters previously, nearly finalizing an agreement with one before 100 Thieves presented their head coaching opportunity.

Explore WIN.gg’s comprehensive coverage examining ImAPet’s Counter-Strike professional legacy.

Presently, NRG Esports’ sole officially contracted Valorant professional is former CSGO and Apex Legends competitor Brandon “ACE” Winn, currently designated as a sponsored content creator. The organization’s ultimate strategic direction regarding his potential inclusion in their competitive Valorant lineup remains uncertain. Until NRG’s reported negotiations become finalized agreements, numerous questions persist concerning the team’s developmental roadmap and competitive aspirations.

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