The situation surrounding Drin makazze Shaqiri has taken a new turn. This time, it moved far beyond a single loud quote. After Ivan “zweih” Gogin was benched by Team Spirit, his earlier statement about NAVI supposedly needing to “kick makazze in six months” resurfaced. It quickly became the center of a wider debate involving analysts and the community. This is no longer just a meme. It is now a clash of interpretations.
From a blunt statement to an attempt at clarification
Zweih’s original comment left no room for nuance. Its blunt tone helped it spread fast across social media. Soon, it turned into a visual meme with quote cards, banners, and ironic reactions.
After Spirit moved zweih to the bench, he returned to the topic. He claimed that people misunderstood his words. According to him, the criticism had nothing to do with makazze’s mechanical skill or in-game level. Instead, he said it focused only on makazze’s past and allegations related to radar hacking.
To all haters who is laughing at my words about makazze: When I said it on StRoGo’s stream I wasnt talking about his mechanical or individual skills and I can’t argue with anyone who says that he is better then me or something like that, I was talking only about his past when he was radarhacking and it was actually confirmed information (his teammates or himself idc – the same thing) and in this way I will never forgive such people who ruined someone’s careers because of it and won games that he shouldnt win. The way I told about this problem maybe wasnt the best but it seemed easiest to me at that moment. Stop laughing at these emtry words)
This clarification triggered a new wave of reactions. The response reached far beyond the original meme.
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An analyst takes makazze’s side
Following zweih’s statements, English-speaking analyst Alex “Hawka” Hawkins joined the discussion. He publicly questioned the foundation of the accusations. Hawka argued that claims about makazze “he was radarhacking and it was actually confirmed information (his teammates or himself idc – the same thing)” do not hold up under scrutiny.
Saying it’s makazze cheating when it’s actually his teammate admitting it is crazy I also can’t find him admitting to cheating, only throwing games – any source?
You’re absolutely allowed to be sus (the old “I sold my account” is questionable) but let’s not call people cheaters without proof.
Hawka also challenged the phrase “confirmed information.” He stated that the accusations rely on assumptions rather than verified facts.
Community reaction: from support to harsh backlash
As the discussion grew, it moved beyond the individuals involved. The situation became a full public case. Some community members supported zweih. They argued that alleged cheaters deserve public exposure, even if it causes backlash. Many of these comments referenced old rumors and called for strict transparency.
At the same time, a large part of the community pushed back. Critics stressed that public accusations without proof damage reputations. They affect both the target and the person making the claim. Timing became a major point of criticism. Zweih clarified his position only after his benching, which many saw as self-justification rather than clarification.
Others took a calmer stance. Several voices urged zweih to stop escalating the situation online. They encouraged him to step away from social media and focus on his return to competition. According to them, further public responses only made the situation worse.
A meme that outlived the explanation
Makazze’s own reaction added fuel to the fire. He responded with a short and ironic “okay,” which quickly spread across social media. Compared to zweih’s emotional explanations, the response felt dismissive and sarcastic to many observers.
The community ended up with a perfect meme formula:
- a loud statement about a “future kick”;
- the benching of the player who made it;
- an attempt to reframe the original claim;
- a public defense from an analyst;
- and a sharply divided community.
Instead of closing the topic, zweih’s explanations expanded it. The focus shifted away from makazze. The discussion now centers on accountability, credibility, and timing.
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When context changes, words come back to haunt you
What started as a harsh judgment of another player’s future turned against its author. The situation now serves as a clear example of how one public comment can grow into a reputational issue. This happens especially when explanations arrive after the context has already changed.
That is why the meme continues to live on — regardless of any clarification.
