If you have not been following Dota 2 esports, there is a new drama involving David “Parker” Nicho Flores and his team, HEROIC.
Here is everything you need to know about Parker’s removal from HEROIC, the accusations, and his perspective on the situation.
Parker Dota 2 (Image credit: PGL)
Parker x HEROIC Drama at ESL One Bangkok 2024
A heated issue has emerged in competitive Dota 2, involving Parker and his team HEROIC, reminiscent of the ATF controversy from earlier this year but on a larger scale.
HEROIC, a prominent South American Dota 2 team, announced the benching of Parker following their ESL One Bangkok 2024 qualifier match, citing his unprofessional behavior and prior incidents as the reasons. This move led to HEROIC competing in the upcoming BLAST Slam I with Yuma “Yuma” Langlet taking Parker’s place.
Reasons behind Parker’s benching and removal
Parker’s dismissal stemmed from his perceived toxic behavior during a crucial match against beastcoast. Allegedly, Parker failed to assist his team in a key fight near Roshan’s pit, opting to farm mid lane while his teammates were wiped out, ultimately costing HEROIC the match and their chance at ESL One Bangkok 2024 qualification.
Parker’s defense against the accusations
In response to the allegations, Parker highlighted disagreements he had with several HEROIC teammates, including dissatisfaction with drafting decisions, instances of toxicity, and underperformance within the team. This led to Parker potentially shifting blame for their losses, like their defeat in DreamLeague S24, onto his teammates.
Parker’s response (Image credit: Parker Dota 2)
Despite the controversy, Parker defended his actions during the Roshan’s pit fight, arguing that HEROIC’s strategic decisions ultimately led to their defeat in the qualifier. He also criticized his teammates’ performances, particularly Davai Lama’s underwhelming gameplay. However, these responses may have further tarnished Parker’s and his teammates’ reputations in the esports community.
Ultimately, the fallout has left HEROIC open to negotiating Parker’s transfer to other interested teams, signaling a potential end to this chapter of drama in South American Dota 2 esports.
