Look Sports Media – Dominykas "MiniBoo" Lukaševičius, Team Liquid’s newest VALORANT sensation, recently offered candid insights following their hard-fought victory over Karmine Corp in the VCT EMEA Kickoff’s middle bracket. His transition to Liquid marks a significant step away from the familiar dynamic of playing alongside his brother, Riãardas "Boo" Lukaševičius, propelling him into a fresh challenge under the strategic guidance of Ayaz "nAts" Akhmetshin. MiniBoo’s top-fragging performance in this crucial match secured Liquid’s inaugural win of the season, setting a promising tone for their campaign.
Reflecting on the series, MiniBoo acknowledged the team’s initial struggles on Abyss, describing their play as "auto-piloting" and "scared of taking fights," likening it to acting like NPCs. This passive approach, he explained, directly contributed to their defeat. However, a profound shift in mindset catalyzed their comeback. On subsequent maps like Split and Breeze, the team consciously adopted a proactive stance, prioritizing active thought processes, identifying win conditions, and formulating counter-strategies against their opponents. "It’s not about the map or the composition," MiniBoo asserted, "it’s about how you approach the game." This philosophy, he believes, is the key to conquering any map.
A significant aspect of MiniBoo’s new chapter is his profound admiration for nAts’ leadership. He lauded nAts as an exceptionally "proper athlete," highlighting his dedication to professionalism beyond the game itself—encompassing nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. MiniBoo noted that such holistic commitment is a rare and admirable trait within the competitive scene. He expressed immense satisfaction at having spent two formative years learning from his brother, Boo, and now relishes the opportunity to absorb knowledge from nAts, acknowledging the vast amount there is to glean from both. While both are "geniuses" in their craft, MiniBoo appreciates their distinct approaches to the game.
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MiniBoo also credited his foundational VALORANT knowledge to his tenure with Heretics, where he learned extensively from Boo, neilzinho, and weber. He considers their collective impact instrumental in shaping him into the player he is today. The team’s resilience was particularly evident on Breeze, where despite falling behind, they engineered a comeback by actively engaging opponents and taking "comfortable fights," shifting from a defensive posture to an aggressive one.
Regarding newcomer Wayne’s VCT debut, MiniBoo was optimistic, describing him as a "flower when it’s winter" with immense potential, needing time to fully blossom into a "great player." On the broader question of Liquid reaching their full potential, MiniBoo remained pragmatic. He emphasized that improvement is a continuous journey, and the team will focus on a game-by-game approach, acknowledging that there’s always more to learn and refine. Looking ahead to potential matchups against Fnatic or FUT, MiniBoo noted Fnatic’s loss of "a very key piece" in Chronicle and viewed FUT as a "question mark" team. However, he stressed a crucial lesson for all: "you cannot underestimate any team in Kickoff. Every team can be a real threat."
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