ILTW can go play in a tier-1 team right now

Streamer Yaroslav 'NS' Kuznetsov discussed the potential for Igor 'iLTW' Filatov to return to the professional Dota 2 scene. During his personal stream, Kuznetsov stated that Filatov is still capable of competing at a Tier-1 level.

Kuznetsov expressed his opinion that Filatov, whom he referred to as "Televisor," is a champion in Dota 2. He acknowledged that while opinions may vary, Filatov's skills are undeniable. He mentioned that Filatov played with Nigma a few years ago, where he performed well despite the team's struggles and KuroKy's enduring presence, which made it difficult to succeed. Kuznetsov noted that Filatov did not appear out of place at that level.

Though Filatov has not been professionally active recently, Kuznetsov pointed out that he continues to play extensively, logging up to 15 pubs a day. He believes that Filatov’s gameplay has remained consistent and that he could easily transition back into a Tier-1 team. While a period of adjustment might be needed to reacquaint himself with team play, Kuznetsov is confident in Filatov's ability to adapt quickly. He also highlighted that Filatov's rating on BetBoom Streamers Battle, where he has been consistently successful, reflects his competitive Tier-1 calibre.

Filatov was active on the professional scene from 2015 to 2022, representing teams such as Team Spirit, ESPADA, Virtus.pro, and Nigma Galaxy. He also served as a stand-in for other teams and competed in all tournaments of the BetBoom Streamers Battle series, winning four of them.