Global Esports have announced the transfer of Minsing “water” Lee to Los Angeles Gladiators, who will be a part of their academy roster for Overwatch.
The Korean was part of the Global Esports’ Pantheon Kr squad, and after having an impressive showing at the Overwatch Pacific Contenders Season 3 last year, he caught the attention of one of the best Overwatch teams in the World that led to his transfer.
Global Esports is an up and coming esports start up based in India, with Overwatch teams from Singapore, Korea and a domestic one as well. They have expanded to other esports like Fortnite, PUBG, Apex Legends and Rainbow Six Seige, while a CSGO roster is rumoured to being formed.
Incidentally, this transfer marks the first player contract transfer by an Indian Organisation. Through our sources we have also found out that the player buyout amount is the largest in the SEA region, without specifying the actual amount.
Global esports founder and CEO Dr Rushindra “Salbatic” Sinha said,
Minsung ‘Water’ Lee is one of the most explosive players to come onto the Overwatch scene. He’s an absolute beast, a projectile god who has performed at the highest level.
When we brought him on board Global Esports we promised to coach, train and make him OWL ready, so it is an absolute pleasure for him to get an opportunity with the Los Angeles Gladiators.
Water was recognized in the scene after many of his accounts featured in the Top 50 Asia Ladder. After bringing him under the wing of a professional organisation with the right resources, it has led to this moment of being transferred to one of the best Overwatch teams in the World.
