Former TSM top laner Marcus ‘Dyrus’ Hill revealed in an AMA that he did not take a paycheck from the LCS organization while playing for the team.
Dyrus is considered a legendary player in the North American League of Legends esports scene. The former TSM top laner was known for his quiet demeanor and steady presence in the top lane.
TSM legend claims he didn’t take a paycheck during his LCS days
The streamer answered a barrage of questions about his time with TSM and his favorite teammates, but the one that stood out the most was about his salary with the team.
One social media user askedthe former League pro what his peak salary was while with TSM.
i didn’t take a paycheck, all of it was from streaming.
“I didn’t take a paycheck, all of it was from streaming,” Dyrus responded.
It’s also important to mention that this is a time where pro players streaming was more commonplace, and it was much easier for players to generate revenue from streaming. Now, pro players’ streams are much less popular outside of a few fringe cases.
The TSM legend did not elaborate further on his financial relationship with the organization during his time as a player.
In the current landscape of the LCS and Riot-ran esports, players have a minimum salary requirement set by the developer that teams in their pro leagues must pay. Money from streaming and sponsorships are negotiated into their contracts, and a set up like Dyrus claims he has is almost unheard of in the modern day.
Declan McLaughlin was a Gaming & Esports Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Valorant and League of Legends. He has bylines at Upcomer and Inven Global.
