Nicky "Kiboy" Fernando, one of ONIC's most experienced roamers, has categorically denied rumors of losing his competitive fire. Despite the team facing serious difficulties in the current MPL ID Season 18 and being at risk of missing the playoffs for the first time, the esports athlete emphasizes his readiness to continue the fight.
After ONIC managed to break NAVI's winning streak in Season 18, Kiboy addressed fans' speculations regarding the roster's possible complacency. The roamer stated that he still has strong motivation to prove his competitiveness, especially amidst the emergence of a new generation of young talents in the Indonesian professional Mobile Legends scene.
Throughout his career, Kiboy has won numerous prestigious trophies, cementing his status as one of the most consistent players in the league. His main achievements include:
Despite this impressive list of awards, the player remains a perfectionist. Kiboy noted that he does not consider victories the sole measure of his development and still sees many flaws in his gameplay. He intends to improve his in-game communication, macro decisions, and individual mechanics, aiming to surpass his previous level of performance.
The esports athlete is convinced that quick complacency is the main enemy of development. Since new patches and seasons constantly change the game, stopping self-improvement quickly leads to stagnation. According to his observations, overconfidence in one's own superiority often causes a decline in form, even for the most talented players.
The team environment helps him maintain high personal standards. Coaches and teammates constantly remind each other of the need to work on mistakes and not rest on their laurels. Kiboy assured that in the time remaining until the end of Season 18, he and ONIC will do everything possible to prove that their fight is far from over.
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