Luka “Perkz” Perković’s return to G2 Esports was supposed to mark another chapter in his long association with the organisation. Instead, his latest coaching stint has ended amid controversy, following a personal statement that quickly became a major talking point across the League of Legends community.
What began as an attempt to address years of speculation about his personal beliefs soon developed into a much bigger story involving G2’s organisational values, his relationship with former CEO Carlos “ocelote” Rodríguez, and the team’s disappointing Worlds campaign. Within days, the situation had taken another unexpected turn.
Perkz Breaks His Silence With Lengthy Personal Statement
On November 4, Perkz returned to X after spending several years largely away from public social-media discussions. He published an extensive statement covering subjects that extended well beyond his professional League of Legends career.
Describing the post as his “first and last honest post in last decade,” Perkz attempted to address what he considered inaccurate narratives surrounding his personal life, religious beliefs and political positions.
His statement covered several sensitive subjects, including Catholicism, abortion, American politics, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Andrew and Tristan Tate, and his relationship with former G2 CEO Carlos Rodríguez.
Rather than limiting his comments to one particular controversy, Perkz used the opportunity to explain his positions directly and challenge assumptions he believed had developed through his previous social-media activity.
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Perkz Denies Supporting Andrew and Tristan Tate
One of the subjects Perkz specifically addressed was his perceived association with Andrew and Tristan Tate.
He explained that his previous engagement with Tate-related memes had contributed to the impression that he supported the brothers. However, he rejected that interpretation and made his position clear.
Perkz wrote:
“I don’t like, support, or stand with tates”
He also criticised what he described as the brothers’ views concerning women.
His comments formed part of a broader attempt to separate his personal beliefs from the assumptions he said people had made based on his earlier online activity.
Why Perkz’s Abortion Comments Became Controversial
Another particularly prominent section of the statement concerned abortion.
Perkz openly described himself as opposed to abortion, explaining that his position was connected to his belief that life begins at conception.
He wrote:
“I cannot comprehend how people do not understand that is a murder, as life is created at conception,”
He subsequently described this as a position he would not change.
These remarks represent Perkz’s personal religious and moral beliefs. They should be understood as his stated viewpoint rather than an objective description of abortion or an established scientific conclusion about when life begins.
Perkz also discussed his Catholic faith, explaining that religion had become increasingly significant in his life over recent years.
Perkz Clarifies His Political Views on Trump, Harris and Putin
The November 4 statement also addressed several political figures and the assumptions Perkz believed had been made about his political preferences.
He said that he had never voted and distanced himself from both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
He also rejected suggestions that he supported Russian President Vladimir Putin, making clear that he did not support war.
These comments were part of his wider effort to explain his own positions rather than endorse political views that others had associated with him.
The range of subjects covered in the statement meant that discussion quickly extended beyond the League of Legends competitive scene.
However, the most significant development came the following day, when G2 Esports publicly addressed the situation.
G2 Esports Terminates Its Collaboration With Perkz
On November 5, G2 CEO Alban Dechelotte announced that the organisation had decided to terminate its collaboration with the head coach whose statement had appeared the previous night.
Although G2’s initial announcement did not directly identify Perkz by name, it referred to “the Head Coach of one of our teams.”
The organisation explained that certain views expressed in the statement did not align with its position and values.
Dechelotte wrote:
“While the world is complex and not everyone agrees on everything, some of the statements made last night do not align with G2’s stance and values.”
He also acknowledged the response from supporters and apologised for the impact of the statement.
“We acknowledge that this statement hurt many of our fans, and we want to apologize for it.”
G2 further emphasised its international and diverse identity, explaining that respecting that diversity was important when representing the organisation.
The announcement concluded with confirmation that G2 had terminated its collaboration with the individual.
Importantly, G2’s wording was that it had terminated its collaboration, rather than explicitly describing the decision as Perkz being fired. That distinction is worth maintaining when reporting the departure.
Perkz Shares Bible Verse After G2 Announces Departure
Following G2’s announcement, Perkz returned to X with another post.
This time, he shared a passage from Luke 6:22, which included the following words:
“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company.”
The post did not contain a detailed explanation of his departure or directly clarify the circumstances surrounding G2’s decision.
It was nevertheless his subsequent public response following the organisation’s announcement.
By November 6, Perkz’s X account was no longer accessible. His original November 4 statement and the later Bible verse post could therefore no longer be viewed directly through his account.
Perkz has not publicly explained why he deleted his X account. Consequently, the reason behind the deletion remains unconfirmed and should not be attributed to any particular event or motivation.
His other public-facing accounts were still reported to be available.
Perkz’s Second G2 Stint Ends After a Short Coaching Period
The termination marked the end of Perkz’s second period with G2 Esports.
He had returned to the organisation in July 2026, initially joining in a coaching capacity before eventually taking over as head coach.
His return came more than a year after retiring as a professional player.
According to Perkz’s own account, he had spoken with G2 CEO Alban Dechelotte before returning. He was subsequently asked to assume the head coach position because the team needed a change.
The transition also involved Dylan Falco, G2’s previous head coach.
Perkz later discussed how the coaching change had taken place and expressed dissatisfaction with how the original announcement had been handled from his perspective.
Despite the circumstances surrounding the transition, his time as head coach included an important domestic achievement.
G2 Wins the 2026 LEC Summer Championship Under Perkz
During Perkz’s coaching tenure, G2 secured the 2026 LEC Summer title, defeating Movistar KOI in the final.
The victory was particularly significant for the organisation because it represented G2’s 20th LEC title.
Perkz spoke positively about the team’s summer performance in his November 4 statement, highlighting the strong playoff run that resulted in the championship.
However, the success did not translate into a similarly positive conclusion to G2’s international campaign.
The team’s Worlds performance became another major subject in Perkz’s explanation of his time as head coach.
G2 Suffers Worlds Elimination With a 1-3 Swiss Stage Record
G2’s campaign at the 2026 League of Legends World Championship ended during the Swiss Stage.
The team was eliminated with a 1-3 record, bringing its international run to an end.
Perkz described the result as disappointing and offered his own assessment of the challenges he encountered after taking over the roster.
He characterised the team he inherited as:
“a broken and dysfunctional team, with a lot of trauma and trust issues”
These were Perkz’s personal observations about the team’s internal condition and should not be treated as an independently established assessment of G2’s environment.
He also acknowledged that his own coaching performance had not been perfect.
In his statement, he wrote:
“Did I do the perfect job in the last months? Probably not, but I can say I did the best that I could”
Perkz explained that he had spent extensive amounts of time with the players during bootcamp and Worlds, attempting to improve the team’s environment and competitive performance.
His comments provided insight into how he viewed his coaching period, particularly the contrast between G2’s domestic championship and its subsequent international elimination.
Perkz Defends His Relationship With Former G2 CEO Carlos Rodríguez
Another major part of the November 4 statement focused on Perkz’s relationship with former G2 CEO Carlos “ocelote” Rodríguez.
Perkz defended his previous loyalty to Rodríguez, explaining that the former organisation leader had played an important role during the early stages of his professional career.
He recalled that Rodríguez believed in him when he was a teenager and described him as an important mentor.
However, Perkz also made it clear that their relationship had not been without difficulties.
He criticised the way Rodríguez handled his departure from G2 and spoke negatively about aspects of their relationship after their professional paths began to separate.
Perkz explained that the two had ultimately gone in different directions.
The subject was particularly relevant because Rodríguez’s association with Andrew Tate had already become controversial in 2022.
Perkz’s comments therefore also addressed why he had previously defended Rodríguez despite the controversy surrounding his former employer.
His explanation attempted to distinguish the personal loyalty he felt towards someone who had supported his early career from the broader criticism surrounding Rodríguez.
G2 Plans Coaching Staff and Roster Changes Ahead of 2027
Following the termination, G2 indicated that its attention would turn towards rebuilding its coaching staff and roster ahead of the 2027 season.
The organisation also explained that further changes would not be communicated until free agency officially opened.
This means that potential coaching appointments and roster moves should not be treated as completed transactions without confirmation from G2 or the relevant individuals.
As of the latest information available for this article, G2 had not announced Perkz’s replacement as head coach.
There was also an apparent discrepancy involving the organisation’s official website.
G2’s League of Legends team page still displayed Perkz as Head Coach when last crawled, despite the November 5 announcement confirming the termination of its collaboration with him.
The November 5 announcement remains the more recent information concerning his departure, while the website listing appeared not to have been updated.
Perkz’s Future in League of Legends Remains Uncertain
With his G2 coaching position over and his X account no longer accessible, Perkz’s next professional move remains unclear.
His departure does not establish whether he intends to return to coaching, pursue another role within esports or take time away from the competitive scene.
As of November 6, 2026, no confirmed next team or coaching position had been announced.
Similarly, deleting his X account does not establish that he intends to leave esports or retire again.
For now, the available information points to a sudden conclusion to his latest G2 chapter, following a period that included both a major domestic championship and an unsuccessful Worlds campaign.
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Conclusion
Perkz’s second stint with G2 Esports has ended following a controversial personal statement that addressed his religious beliefs, political positions, Andrew and Tristan Tate, and his relationship with former CEO Carlos Rodríguez.
After publishing the statement on November 4, Perkz saw G2 announce the termination of its collaboration with him on November 5. By November 6, his X account was no longer accessible, although the reason for its deletion remained unexplained.
The departure brings an abrupt end to a coaching period that delivered G2 its 20th LEC title but concluded after the team’s 1-3 elimination from the 2026 Worlds Swiss Stage. With no replacement announced and Perkz’s next move still unknown, his future in competitive League of Legends remains an open question.
Source and Research Disclaimer
This article has been prepared based on thorough research of the sources provided below, including reporting from Dexerto, Dot Esports, Inven Global and TalkEsport, alongside G2 Esports’ official League of Legends team page. It reflects the information available in those sources at the time of writing and distinguishes between official organisational announcements, reported developments and Perkz’s own statements. Any subsequent clarification or announcement from G2 Esports or Perkz may provide further information.
Sources
- G2 Esports official League of Legends team page
- Dexerto: Perkz deletes X account after G2 controversy
- Dot Esports: G2 ends collaboration with Perkz
- Inven Global: Perkz’s November 4 statement
- TalkEsport: G2 and Perkz departure report
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