Just because you’re at the top of the league doesn’t mean you can rest easy.
It’s been a pretty good season so far for Twisted Minds’ Lansu as the team is currently sitting in first place in the standings.
With a 3-1 record, Twisted Minds in particular has been surprising everyone this season, but they are not untouchable. Despite their current placement, EXP Laner Lance “Lansu” Misa knows that they can’t let their guard down, especially in a league like the MPL PH.
“Ang layo pa rin kami,” said Twisted Minds’ Lansu. “Ang goal talaga namin ay mag-champion so hindi pwede kami makampante. Kailangan ibigay namin ang best namin.”
Despite being part of the ONIC x Nine Lives MDL team that Twisted Minds brought over to the MPL, this isn’t Lansu’s first foray into the big leagues. He originally debuted with Minana EVOS back in 2023. A lackluster first season sent him down into the developmental league, where he put in the hours, determined to make his way back to the MPL stage. He’s hungry to prove himself and show what he’s truly capable of to those who doubted him.
“Deserve ko talaga maglaro sa MPL. Alam ko na kaya ko talaga,” said Twisted Minds’ Lansu. “Yung mga past performances ko, hindi ko talaga nabibigay yung kaya ko. Parang palaging napre-pressure ako. Ngayon na nasa healthy team na ako, ibibigay ko ang lahat ko.”
Lansu gave special props to head coach Kristoffer “BON CHAN” Ricaplaza and the team for making it easy for him to bring out his best. According to him, the team environment in Twisted Minds allows him to play not just comfortably, but confidently as well. That’s been clear to see with how well Twisted Minds has been performing, but the season’s still young, and there are still many trials that the team has to overcome.
“Ibibigay lang yung best namin lagi. Kung ano yung simula namin, yun din yung gagawin namin para abante lang kami, hindi paurong.”
Banner photo from MOONTON Games.