CS2: Streamer Evelone was presented with s1mple's 2021 HLTV Player of the Year trophy.

The greatest honor is not necessarily having your strength recognized by the world. When you are a dreamer as a child, you must first find a good role model to give you the strength to move forward and strive for excellence. From an unknown novice to sharing the stage with your idol who you have admired for many years, your younger self probably could not have imagined it. Fulfilling your dream is more important than the sense of accomplishment. Looking back on the bumpy road you have traveled, tears well up in your eyes.

CS2 is fiercely competitive, showing no mercy on the battlefield, but off the field, players can be friends. Even without rivals, who says players can't be friends with streamers? BC.Game's sniper, s1mple, is the best example. This legendary player, who has broken records repeatedly, has had his slumps, but he gradually recovered and returned to his original level. Some people kick him when he's down, while others offer help when he's in trouble. Friends who have supported him for many years deserve a surprise gift.

s1mple gifted Eveleone his 2021 HLTV Player of the Year trophy. Knowing that such an award is hard-earned, sharing the honor shows how much he values friendship. Eveleone revealed during a live stream that s1mple gave him two choices: the 2017 and 2021 Player of the Year trophies, one as a birthday present. He ultimately chose the latter, repeatedly confirming his decision. s1mple simply replied that he wanted to save one of the trophies for Eveleone.

Moreover, this is not the first time Evelone has received a trophy from a player. In 2025, donk also presented him with the 2024 HLTV Best Breaker of the Year trophy, showing that he is very popular.

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