Thebausffs dropped an unexpected take during a recent interview about his competitive career. According to the League of Legends streamer, 2026 will technically mark his first year as a professional player—not the current season.
The statement frames his time with LR (Los Ratones) as more of a transition period than a true professional debut. Baus appears to view the current stretch as an adjustment phase where he’s learning the ropes of team play rather than competing as a fully-fledged pro.
The distinction might sound like splitting hairs, but it tracks with how Baus has approached his competitive stint. He’s famously stubborn about sticking to his own methods, even when coaches push back.
Case in point: the health potion saga. Both Caedrel and Odoamne reportedly told Baus to buy early sustain items during laning phase. Baus dismissed the advice outright, calling health potions “dumb.”
When Nemesis jumped in to argue that potions help win lane, Baus challenged him to a one-vs.-one to prove it. Nemesis won the duel. Baus still refused to buy potions in actual games and later got solo-killed, leaving Caedrel to facepalm on the sidelines.
The health potion standoff captures the core tension of Baus’ competitive journey. He built his reputation through high-ELO solo queue with unconventional strategies—aggressive split-pushing, trading deaths for objectives, and ignoring standard itemization. That approach earned him a massive following but doesn’t always mesh with team-focused competitive play.
LR features a notable support structure around Baus. Caedrel brings draft expertise, Nemesis offers mid lane perspective, and Odoamne has been involved in coaching roles. Despite the talent in his corner, Baus continues to play by his own rules.
The Messi of top lane
Whether Baus qualifies as a “real” pro player has started plenty of arguments. Some view LR as a content team rather than a serious competitive outfit. Others point out that he’s drawing a salary to compete in organized tournaments, which fits the definition of professional play.
The “technically 2026” framing suggests Baus himself might agree with the skeptics—at least partially. By pushing his official “pro debut” into next year, he’s acknowledging that he’s still figuring out how to blend his signature style with team requirements.
