Imagine a world where two of Counter-Strike's biggest names, s1mple and rain, were united under the same banner. This tantalizing prospect almost became reality, as revealed by the Ukrainian superstar Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev himself during the StarLadder Budapest Major. He disclosed that he was close to joining 100 Thieves alongside Håvard "rain" Nygaard, a reunion that would have followed s1mple's temporary stint with FaZe earlier in the year.
This potential move would have undoubtedly solidified 100 Thieves' position with two of the most celebrated and skilled players in the Counter-Strike scene. However, as s1mple explained, the deal ultimately fell apart due to scheduling conflicts and the inability of all parties to align their plans.
But here's where it gets intriguing: The specifics of these discussions remain shrouded in mystery. We don't know how far negotiations progressed before the deal collapsed, especially considering 100 Thieves reportedly shifted their focus to Astralis' Nicolai "device" Reedtz.
Simultaneously, BC.Game is currently undergoing a significant overhaul of their team. They have parted ways with or benched players like Aleksandar "CacaNito" Kjulukoski, Nemanja "nexa" Isaković, and Luka "emi" Vuković.
Given BC.Game's apparent determination to build a top-tier team around s1mple – coupled with reports suggesting he is the highest-paid CS2 player globally, earning a staggering $130,000 per month – it begs the question: Could the allure of playing with rain have genuinely swayed s1mple away from BC.Game?
What do you think? Would s1mple and rain have been a formidable duo? Do you think the potential team-up with rain was a major factor in s1mple's decision-making? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
