The CS2 scene is teeming with talent, with new stars nominated every year and rising to prominence in the next season. On the battlefield, seniority doesn't matter; statistics are the best proof. The person who wins Player of the Year might be someone your gaming friends have never heard of before. After their debut, their popularity skyrockets, and they seem invincible. The only way to describe them is as child prodigies. Veteran players have honed their skills over many years, accumulating a wealth of combat experience. But one cannot be complacent. You can never predict what the next generation of players are thinking. They can think outside the box and strike unexpectedly. That's the essence of esports.

A few years before the season started, forums often hailed Donk as the successor to S1mple or M0NESY. His performance was outstanding, reaching his peak right from the start. He continued to break records and achieve numerous "firsts in history" titles, making him a promising and formidable player. He was highly regarded worldwide and carried immense pressure. Fortunately, he maintained a good mindset, focusing on the present and not having any unrealistic expectations for the future. He was heading towards his goal of becoming the world's number one. His story was just beginning, and even in 2026, multiple clubs were still offering high prices to sign him during the transfer window.

BC.game jokingly asked fans for their opinion on Donk's value, wondering what price Spirit Club would offer. Comments listed astronomical prices, ranging from $1 million to $1.5 million. BC.game generously replied that even offering double the price was rejected. One club offered $5 million, but OverDrive stated that the rifler's value was severely underestimated, at least $10 million.