bang confident in 100 Thieves ' Champions approach after NRG elimination

bang confident in 100 Thieves ' Champions approach after NRG elimination

100 Thieves player Sean "bang" Bezerra believes the team's current approach gives them a strong opportunity to advance further at VALORANT Champions 2026.

His comments followed a 2–0 victory over NRG that secured the team's place among the tournament's final four contenders.

A special opportunity in Shanghai

bang reflected on returning to Shanghai after previously competing at Masters Shanghai two years earlier.

He said the experience was especially meaningful because of the teammates sharing the stage with him.

The American player described the current 100 Thieves lineup as a special group and expressed his satisfaction with competing alongside them.

Confidence in current roster

Asked whether he believed the team could advance further than during his previous international appearance in Shanghai, bang expressed complete confidence.

He suggested 100 Thieves have adopted the right approach during the tournament, helping them recover after their earlier upper-bracket defeat against G2 Esports .

bang backs T1 against G2

The interview also touched on the upcoming elimination match between G2 Esports and T1 .

Despite saying he considered North America the strongest region, bang backed T1 to win based on their recent performances.

G2 ultimately defeated T1 , setting up another meeting with 100 Thieves in the lower bracket.