100 Thieves Welcomes PapaSmithy as League of Legends General Manager
By Max Mallow
League of Legends franchise 100 Thieves announced Chris "PapaSmithy" Smith as the team's new general manager Wednesday.
100 Thieves welcomed Smith as the team's new general manager Tuesday bringing a new level of expertise to the organization's League of Legends division.
Welcome Chris Smith (@PapaSmithy), our new League of Legends General Manager!
— 100 Thieves (@100Thieves) September 4, 2019
Previously an LCK caster for 4+ years, Chris is one of the most well-respected analysts / commentators in the industry. We’re thrilled to bring him to NA & can't wait to build more for 100T LoL. #100T pic.twitter.com/5ixH4Gm1uQ
100 Thieves Welcomes PapaSmithy as League of Legends General Manager
Smith rose to prominence in Korea as a commentator/analyst for more than four years. He was a respected member of the broadcast who worked multiple League of Legends World Championship events.
100 Thieves' LoL team struggled in its second year as an LCS franchise. After tasting immediate success in its debut season, the team failed to make playoffs in both splits this year. The team also failed to qualify for the regional final and, in turn, the World Championship.
In response to his organization's announcement, founder and CEO Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag said "We're not messing around in 2020."
Photo courtesy of 100 Thieves