Look Sports Media – In a recent interview with BLAST, Danil "donk" Kryshkovets declared Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev as his personal choice for the greatest of all time (GOAT), amidst the ongoing debate between s1mple and Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut. The young Russian prodigy acknowledged the contrasting styles of the two legendary AWPs, stating, "Everyone chooses the GOAT they like. ZywOo is the most stable, s1mple has the highest peak. I like both. s1mple’s impact on NAVI was huge, and ZywOo’s consistency is incredible. It’s a tough question." Ultimately, donk’s decision hinged on personal inspiration: "I choose s1mple because watching him hard carry NAVI in 2018 inspired me to play CS seriously." While many hail donk as the greatest rifler in CS history, he remains humble about his GOAT status, stating, "I need time and results. I want to become the most titled player in CS."
This revelation sparks a fascinating question: who inspired s1mple, the player donk considers the GOAT? Counter-Strike’s rich history provides multiple answers. s1mple has openly named at least three players as idols. First, fellow Ukrainian Yegor "markeloff" Markelov, a CS 1.6 legend, whose explosive AWPing style clearly influenced s1mple. s1mple tweeted, "Bro, I watched 100 markeloff demos…he will always stay my idol." Their time together in teams like Hellraisers and FlipSid3 Tactics, under current NaVi coach Andrii "B1ad3" Horodenskyi, further cemented this influence.
Next, s1mple cited Ladislav "GuardiaN" Kovács, a player considered among the best to never win a Major. However, s1mple’s admiration was tempered by disappointment, as he revealed in an interview detailing concerns about GuardiaN’s attitude and impact on team morale. Finally, in a 2018 AMA, s1mple named NiP legend Patrik "f0rest" Lindberg as an idol, showcasing the breadth of his inspirations.
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The lineage is clear: markeloff, a CS 1.6 legend, influenced s1mple, who in turn inspired donk. This highlights the cyclical nature of Counter-Strike’s legacy, with each generation building upon the foundations laid by its predecessors. Donk, with his aggressive rifling style, is sure to inspire future generations, continuing this remarkable chain of influence. The GOAT debate will undoubtedly continue, but one thing is certain: the legacy of these players will endure.
Darragh Harbinson, Senior Editor. Darragh Harbinson is an esports writer specializing in Counter-Strike. He has written for Esports News UK, Esports Insider, UKCSGO, Dexerto, and Rush B Media.
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