Nade in my opinion might not have been the best COD pro player in Optic but he grew their fan base and you can see their decline in popularity once Nade left
XPLODE GAMING Nadeshot was a great SnD player and think he could of still competed after AW. But when he left CoD I was happy cause I knew he was on to bigger things.
wow, that was incredibly well done. I've been following OpTic for a long time but I've never really known Nade's full story like that. Mad respect for him.
really late comment, but if you haven't, read the book on OpTic Gaming, it's really well done and tells the stories of some of the biggest OpTiC players. Really good book
My man Nade offered to leave the team saying scump was better, it takes a whole lot in a man to admit someone else is better and step down from your dream just to make someone happy. Respect-100%
@@billyhoyle2780 yeah multiple ppl around nade have said nick is lying and nick can’t seem to provide any proof no documents or no texts or nothing huh
Nadeshot was competitive call of duty. No other pro player had the personality and fanbase that nadeshot had. Whatever team he was on even if he would of left optic would be the team that the majority of call of duty fans watched. Nadeshot was the big personality that every competitive fan loved. So even if other teams were better the main focus was on nadeshot because he was so loved. And he held his own against top call of duty pros.
True to an extent but he was not all of competitive COD he helped it a lot and was a very big part of it but to say he was competitive COD would be an insult to the rest. He was ab ig contributor and made comp COD bigger that is fact
Man i don't even watch CoD content on youtube or keep up with MLG side of it etc but i was still feeling a little bit emotional. You guys have done it again with the content.
So much nostalgia watching this. Black ops 2 and Ghost was definitely the best and most successful titles for the COD competitive scene. Very well done video.
This video honestly got me in my feels. I remember being a 12 yearold watching every tournament Nadeshot played in, and all the game clips I could vividly remember watching live as it happend clenching my teeth. Nade will forever be one of my role models , and favorite content creator.
This was actually really well done. I've followed nade his entire career and to see him doing so well for himself is amazing to witness. His mom would be so proud.
Been watching Nadeshot since his Optic days (shout-out to anyone who remembers his Morningwood series) and when he was working at McDonald's. It's amazing how far he's come since then like owning an LCS team. I love him because he's such a humble and down-to-earth guy. So happy for you man Great video btw
videos like these are always really important to me because nadeshot was such an enormous part of my childhood. i would literally spend hours and hours just watching his videos over and over when i was in middle school and early high school. it brings back so much nostalgia just thinking about nadeshot! great video man!
It absolutely broke my heart when he was talking about his mother passing, something I wish no child should go through. He is very tough mentally which is not that easy. This video made me respect Nade, dude is clearly a good leader!
Nadeshot became one of my favorite players after I found him when bo2 came out and now I've just been a fan of him everywhere he goes. Now I'm a 100T fan and I love it. Nadeshot is makin money moves and I'm happy for him.
You really gotta respect nadeshot. He went from optic, one of the best teams at the time, to being the ceo of the current best cod team. He deserves a lot for sticking to his roots even after he left competitive cod. Any true optic fan respects 100T for the pure reason of what nade did for optic.
I honestly CANNOT wrap my head around the fact that this youtube channel is so low on subscriber count. The content you guys push out is polished to a T and such high quality. More power to theScore esports team seriously, you guys make some great stuff.
Can honestly say that I have been waiting for this video to be created for a while and you guys did an amazing job. I know console eSports isn't as respected as PC BUT, Nade really made it what it is today from his hard word and triumph. Great video!
I remember getting my first OG jersey....modeled my first scuf gaming controller after OG. Followed optic for a long time, even the ladies' team. What a great guy, humble and a drive like no other, and now he gets to revel in a team that he created and be a part of other young and upcoming gamers like H3CZ was for him. It truly is a story to behold.
It's amazing how nade has became his own org owner. It truly is an inspirational story. dude was just a kid playing video games, who struggled to make money and a living,. to literally being so successful he can create careers and a liiving for people who came from the same background. He will always be a better own/person than Hecs.
CrazyAGamers what money making struggles exactly? Now I want you to think about it...what were things he could not control that caused him a bad living and money standard?
Started watching nade yearsss ago way back when he started RUclips and all. He will definitely be one of my all time favorites and it’s awesome to see him running a $150m+ company now
I have been a NADESHOT FAN For many many years and believe that he is a very humble and loving person, and has also created some great content in gaming and his personal life!!!
As someone who lost their mom at a pretty young age aswell that part really got to me and made me tear up a little bit. I learned a lot about nadeshot from this video and my respect towards him just doubled.
Being 22 now, I'm glad I got to grow up coming home from high school and watching Nade's streams. Moments like the Ghost XGame's Gold Medal will forever be in my memory.
Just saw this video appear on my suggested feed and wanted to check it out, since I’ve been following Nade since around the time he left Optic. It was great to hear his full backstory even though I’ve gotten bits and pieces from his videos this gave me an even greater appreciation for him. I went to my first NA LCS match a few weeks back and met Nade quickly and he really is a chill guy and he’s so humble and you can really see that he cares for his team and his organization as a whole.
I've only recently been getting into watching some competitive CoD even though I've been playing since 2003. I was just in it to win and have fun with friends. But seeing this now, wow... What really got to me is his story with his mom. How she didn't see it going anywhere and sadly passed away. I just recently lost my mother too. She never got to see me do anything with my life despite believing in me. Part of me wants to prove the world I can do so much... but another part of me is tired. Life hasn't been easy and every year or so something happens. Someone close passes away. It's been one shitty run these past few years. I just hope I get to achieve my dreams like he did. Props to him to sticking to it even when they didn't want him on the team.
I've followed the guy for a while, because of him I had grown a bit of interest in the CoD esports scene, and this just expanded more about him. Thanks guys for another great video. Oh, if I could suggest, could you possibly do an episode of 'The Story of' on Fly and n0tail? Best friends and quite often, you won't see them separated when playing a game of Dota 2.
i remember following nade when i was in middle school and high school and watching all these cod events... crazy and blessed to see how far he have came! Motivation!
I went to high school with Matt, and ended up playing a lot of Gears of War with him on gamebattles (started the clan UYC [unplug yo controlla!]). I remember him always asking me how my Guitar Hero gaming was coming along and genuinely being a real nice person. I'll never forget gaming with him before he was Nadeshot and going pro. So incredibly happy for him and the rest of his professional endeavors. Thanks for being a huge part of my gaming past. Nade is the fuckin' man.
Nadeshot was the guy I wanted to be in Black Ops era. RUclips, competitive player, and just an awesome entertainer. To see him finally gaining some success with 100 Thieves now is amazing
Idk who this guy is, but the concept is just so intriguing how being good at video games can get someone fame and money. Didn’t realize how big this subculture truly is. The internet age is the new gold rush
The End brought a Tear to my eye's, I remember watching all of these tourneys and champs back in the day, R.I.P. GOOD TIMES. I'll ALWAYS remember OPTICS BO2 God Squad, the True GOAT'S, NADESHOT, BIGTYMER, SCUMP, AND MERK, my FAV roster EVER in the History of COD, NADESHOT if u ever see this I hope one day you will return to COD as a Competitive Player, you were Born to play the Sticks Bro, the old days just weren't the old days without Nade, I'll see ya buddy, until the next time old Friend!!!
Nade left COD at the perfect time. The game was starting to die and he went on to bigger and better things. Crazy to see how much has changed from 2012.
I’ve always heard about nadeshot when I was young, but never really KNOWN about him and his history. This video really captures that history and taught it to me as well as reminisce my childhood with the cod series. I really love the video as well as nadeshot
Nadeshot knee when to step down and even tho he struggled, he was able to win and understand his time was up. Others like Censor need to learn from Nade. Good video, inspirational.
He might not be one of the greatest cod players of all time but he sure as hell did more than anyone else to expand the comp scene and make it what it is today. A true fucking legend and an inspiration.
All the nostalgia!!! I remember watching nadeshot play back when no one ever knew competitive cod existed!!! He is by far the most humble and successful entrepreneurs from the gaming scene and I’m so proud to see him make it! Rip to his mom she would really be proud of him too! Didn’t know he has a LOL roster but to hear their success is awesome too!
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The "The Story of:" series has quickly become one of my favorite series on youtube.
jHeimfruff I couldn't agree more
Bing watching rn
Same ibe watched ober 20 hours of it
i agree with you 100%
Same here
Nade in my opinion might not have been the best COD pro player in Optic but he grew their fan base and you can see their decline in popularity once Nade left
Rigo Mortis definetly
Rigo Mortis he’s also the reason that contracts and salary’s are a thing in CoD eSports he grew CoD
But then theres scump
Rigo Mortis decline in popularity? No.
Nade was pretty much only good for SnD. He was a beast
Nadeshot leaving CoD was the best thing he's ever done. I'm happy that 100T is doing well.
At this time and age, yes it was. But you have to say that he is exceptionally good at Call of Duty
XPLODE GAMING Nadeshot was a great SnD player and think he could of still competed after AW. But when he left CoD I was happy cause I knew he was on to bigger things.
Optic Gaming*
killed the scene though, gotta admit it
Johnny Bats 1st CoD world champion ;)
wow, that was incredibly well done. I've been following OpTic for a long time but I've never really known Nade's full story like that. Mad respect for him.
really late comment, but if you haven't, read the book on OpTic Gaming, it's really well done and tells the stories of some of the biggest OpTiC players. Really good book
@@hellstormstudios ok
My man Nade offered to leave the team saying scump was better, it takes a whole lot in a man to admit someone else is better and step down from your dream just to make someone happy. Respect-100%
Yeah, let’s ask Nickmercs what he thinks.....
@@billyhoyle2780 yeah multiple ppl around nade have said nick is lying and nick can’t seem to provide any proof no documents or no texts or nothing huh
Lmao he stepped down because he knew he was ass and was bringing the team down, not that hard , glad he had self awareness
Nadeshot in his prime was more respected an influential than ninja. Don't @ me
but ninja is the lord of 9 year olds
Jake he went kid friendly for the $$. Nadeahot kept it real
I'll @ you and agree
Jake I think you are confusing ninja with pewdiepie
No doubt
Nadeshot was competitive call of duty. No other pro player had the personality and fanbase that nadeshot had. Whatever team he was on even if he would of left optic would be the team that the majority of call of duty fans watched. Nadeshot was the big personality that every competitive fan loved. So even if other teams were better the main focus was on nadeshot because he was so loved. And he held his own against top call of duty pros.
True to an extent but he was not all of competitive COD he helped it a lot and was a very big part of it but to say he was competitive COD would be an insult to the rest. He was ab ig contributor and made comp COD bigger that is fact
he's cods shroud
Damnnn.... His mom would be proud!
Man i don't even watch CoD content on youtube or keep up with MLG side of it etc but i was still feeling a little bit emotional.
You guys have done it again with the content.
Makes me tear up i love nade I hope 100thieves does amazing things I wouldn’t be as passionate about life if it weren’t for nade
The 100t fortnite team is looking great with parallax, Kenneth, Riskerfps, and Nick merks.
@@hose7796 Nick who?
Xzlem • hey this is almost a year old
@@hose7796 Lol yeah ik
@@xylem3876 lol
4:47 . OMFG. His grandpa is cool as hell. xD
So much nostalgia watching this. Black ops 2 and Ghost was definitely the best and most successful titles for the COD competitive scene.
Very well done video.
BomerRS yes it was the biggest but MW2 was far better on the competitive side.
Yaw i dont think you understand how much the competitive scene has grown and how much better everyone is
All the good players have stopped playing, most people now are just new gen randoms.
What randoms are you talking about ?
BomerRS ghosts was only “successful” because it was following the hype of black ops 2
2018 Nadeshot; Created 100 Thieves and now Drake is a lead....
Lead?
@@CruzCGK Co-owner / shareholder
This was actually so well done. Feels weird watching him from the very start to where we are now.
Not even just COD,dude is an OG for comp gaming in general
This video honestly got me in my feels. I remember being a 12 yearold watching every tournament Nadeshot played in, and all the game clips I could vividly remember watching live as it happend clenching my teeth. Nade will forever be one of my role models , and favorite content creator.
This was actually really well done. I've followed nade his entire career and to see him doing so well for himself is amazing to witness. His mom would be so proud.
I have to say I've only watched a few of these videos but the content is amazing and great to watch, keep up the fantastic work!
StrikiesPlaysGames I just took a huge dump
Been watching Nadeshot since his Optic days (shout-out to anyone who remembers his Morningwood series) and when he was working at McDonald's. It's amazing how far he's come since then like owning an LCS team. I love him because he's such a humble and down-to-earth guy. So happy for you man
Great video btw
Except for what he did to nickmercs
Jeffrey Alvarez What did he do?
videos like these are always really important to me because nadeshot was such an enormous part of my childhood. i would literally spend hours and hours just watching his videos over and over when i was in middle school and early high school. it brings back so much nostalgia just thinking about nadeshot! great video man!
Same I use to love nadeshot
It’s insane the level of effort y’all put into these videos! Great work!
It absolutely broke my heart when he was talking about his mother passing, something I wish no child should go through. He is very tough mentally which is not that easy. This video made me respect Nade, dude is clearly a good leader!
So well put together. Mad props
Nadeshot became one of my favorite players after I found him when bo2 came out and now I've just been a fan of him everywhere he goes. Now I'm a 100T fan and I love it. Nadeshot is makin money moves and I'm happy for him.
Have you seen his cs move xD?
My god am I happy to see the legendary brand of the score still living through this channel you guys are doing amazing job keep up the good work
Awesomely made video, thankyou for making this.
Nade talking about his mom makes me tear up each time!
You really gotta respect nadeshot. He went from optic, one of the best teams at the time, to being the ceo of the current best cod team. He deserves a lot for sticking to his roots even after he left competitive cod. Any true optic fan respects 100T for the pure reason of what nade did for optic.
I honestly CANNOT wrap my head around the fact that this youtube channel is so low on subscriber count. The content you guys push out is polished to a T and such high quality. More power to theScore esports team seriously, you guys make some great stuff.
230k is a lot of people for a youtube channel - it's long format which isn't to everyones liking. its not low at all.
Their parent company is TheScore
Can honestly say that I have been waiting for this video to be created for a while and you guys did an amazing job. I know console eSports isn't as respected as PC BUT, Nade really made it what it is today from his hard word and triumph. Great video!
now Drake joining 100T
Nade making plays
I remember getting my first OG jersey....modeled my first scuf gaming controller after OG. Followed optic for a long time, even the ladies' team. What a great guy, humble and a drive like no other, and now he gets to revel in a team that he created and be a part of other young and upcoming gamers like H3CZ was for him. It truly is a story to behold.
It's amazing how nade has became his own org owner. It truly is an inspirational story. dude was just a kid playing video games, who struggled to make money and a living,. to literally being so successful he can create careers and a liiving for people who came from the same background. He will always be a better own/person than Hecs.
CrazyAGamers what money making struggles exactly? Now I want you to think about it...what were things he could not control that caused him a bad living and money standard?
Started watching nade yearsss ago way back when he started RUclips and all. He will definitely be one of my all time favorites and it’s awesome to see him running a $150m+ company now
Nadeshot is and will forever be the most respectful and loved CoD player. He revolutionized the game man 😭
I have been a NADESHOT FAN For many many years and believe that he is a very humble and loving person, and has also created some great content in gaming and his personal life!!!
The feels...........MomShot :(
wtf? that makes no sense
Iwanna Die momshot... referering to nadeahots mom and how she died...
Iwanna Die MomShot refers to Nadeshot's mother who passed away.
Iwanna Die you're dumb
anonymous commenter youre dumb
As someone who lost their mom at a pretty young age aswell that part really got to me and made me tear up a little bit. I learned a lot about nadeshot from this video and my respect towards him just doubled.
Excellent video, one of the best I've seen regarding this stuff
The day I watch this video again, right after 100T won the CLW London. I’m indeed so happy for you nadeshot.
I can't stop watching theScore esports's videos
Being 22 now, I'm glad I got to grow up coming home from high school and watching Nade's streams. Moments like the Ghost XGame's Gold Medal will forever be in my memory.
Love your content mate keep up the great work
Just saw this video appear on my suggested feed and wanted to check it out, since I’ve been following Nade since around the time he left Optic. It was great to hear his full backstory even though I’ve gotten bits and pieces from his videos this gave me an even greater appreciation for him. I went to my first NA LCS match a few weeks back and met Nade quickly and he really is a chill guy and he’s so humble and you can really see that he cares for his team and his organization as a whole.
Been with him the whole way, my boi
As a kid Nadeshot was my first ever you tuber i started watching religiously. Always loved him and im so happy to see that he did so well for himself.
This was done so well. I felt like it was a Real Sports segment on HBO.
I've only recently been getting into watching some competitive CoD even though I've been playing since 2003. I was just in it to win and have fun with friends. But seeing this now, wow...
What really got to me is his story with his mom. How she didn't see it going anywhere and sadly passed away. I just recently lost my mother too. She never got to see me do anything with my life despite believing in me. Part of me wants to prove the world I can do so much... but another part of me is tired. Life hasn't been easy and every year or so something happens. Someone close passes away. It's been one shitty run these past few years. I just hope I get to achieve my dreams like he did. Props to him to sticking to it even when they didn't want him on the team.
I wanted the guy who did “The story of Fallen” to commentate his!!! Still an amazing video I love these!
You guys are really in-depth with these profiles. Thank you and please keep up the great content!
Dam this was a just an all round great video!
I’ve probably watched this like 10 times you did an amazing job! For sure make sure you keep doing these!
Man is an inspiration, the pro's in Cod don't respect him enough.
Wow. I didn’t even know the guy but I’ve got mad respect for him. It was a great video and I really enjoyed it, thanks.
I've followed the guy for a while, because of him I had grown a bit of interest in the CoD esports scene, and this just expanded more about him. Thanks guys for another great video.
Oh, if I could suggest, could you possibly do an episode of 'The Story of' on Fly and n0tail? Best friends and quite often, you won't see them separated when playing a game of Dota 2.
Such a likeable guy. Been following him for a while, and he's never behaved himself in a way that would cause me to dislike him.
A little more focus on 100 Thieves and his rise through the adversity of the esports scene to make it as a team CEO is the real story of Nadeshot.
i remember following nade when i was in middle school and high school and watching all these cod events... crazy and blessed to see how far he have came! Motivation!
I went to high school with Matt, and ended up playing a lot of Gears of War with him on gamebattles (started the clan UYC [unplug yo controlla!]). I remember him always asking me how my Guitar Hero gaming was coming along and genuinely being a real nice person. I'll never forget gaming with him before he was Nadeshot and going pro. So incredibly happy for him and the rest of his professional endeavors. Thanks for being a huge part of my gaming past. Nade is the fuckin' man.
Vinny Olsauskas you’re lying
The production quality on this was so amazing. Every single part was so cohesive.
this video gave me the chills
Nadeshot was the guy I wanted to be in Black Ops era. RUclips, competitive player, and just an awesome entertainer. To see him finally gaining some success with 100 Thieves now is amazing
Idk who this guy is, but the concept is just so intriguing how being good at video games can get someone fame and money. Didn’t realize how big this subculture truly is. The internet age is the new gold rush
The End brought a Tear to my eye's, I remember watching all of these tourneys and champs back in the day, R.I.P. GOOD TIMES. I'll ALWAYS remember OPTICS BO2 God Squad, the True GOAT'S, NADESHOT, BIGTYMER, SCUMP, AND MERK, my FAV roster EVER in the History of COD, NADESHOT if u ever see this I hope one day you will return to COD as a Competitive Player, you were Born to play the Sticks Bro, the old days just weren't the old days without Nade, I'll see ya buddy, until the next time old Friend!!!
Nade left COD at the perfect time. The game was starting to die and he went on to bigger and better things. Crazy to see how much has changed from 2012.
I’ve always heard about nadeshot when I was young, but never really KNOWN about him and his history. This video really captures that history and taught it to me as well as reminisce my childhood with the cod series. I really love the video as well as nadeshot
I've never heard of him till now.
Really well made video. Keep up the great work!
Nadeshot truly is a great guy
So sad that his mother passed away! Rest in peace. #RESPECT! #RE2PECT! Nadeshot is such a #LEGEND!
Bro even sadder when nade recently revealed she just didn’t die she overdosed on pain meds
I felt like the same thing happened with XQC he should only either stream only or play competitively only
Romeo 72 xQc is a child
Xqc is the ninja of overwatch
Nadeshot knee when to step down and even tho he struggled, he was able to win and understand his time was up. Others like Censor need to learn from Nade. Good video, inspirational.
I def don’t think nades time was up he could’ve continued he just didn’t wanna deal with the bs
Legit made me tear up ❤️
Loving this channel's content. You guys are killing it!
God loves you all have a blessed one y’all!
And now nadeshot is the co-founder of 100T , that's what u call success🏆💪
I know the whole story of Nadeshot since I used to play CoD and now I play league lol
Wuluoo sameee! And I’ve played against nadeahots multiple times during bo/mw3 I was in umg Chicago for mw3
I kinda teared up, nadeshot is the reason why I enjoyed cod so much
Nade is an absolute legend in Esports
i remember watching Optic play in MLG Anaheim in 2013 and seeing them do well and seeing Nade and Scump. Still one of my best memories
G.O.A.T I wish he still played 😩
What a humble man!! He deserves every success he gets. He's a great role model too
my favorite player.
He might not be one of the greatest cod players of all time but he sure as hell did more than anyone else to expand the comp scene and make it what it is today. A true fucking legend and an inspiration.
Esports are what they are nowadays because this guy made a before and an after
Following Nade since he joined League with 100 Thieves, hes by far my favorite E-Sport personality there is right now. Tons of respect for him
I absolutely love this series! Wish you did more csgo stuff though since not all of us are die hard league fans
All the nostalgia!!! I remember watching nadeshot play back when no one ever knew competitive cod existed!!! He is by far the most humble and successful entrepreneurs from the gaming scene and I’m so proud to see him make it! Rip to his mom she would really be proud of him too! Didn’t know he has a LOL roster but to hear their success is awesome too!
Top NocH get blocked
Imagine nadeshot taking your order and not even knowing...
This was a road down memory lane im straight tearing up
The best gamer of all time
I watch one of these everyday man. You all are really outdoing yourselves frfr
12:56 so that's how Matt and iJustine met lol I never knew
That’s not how they met lol they already knew each other but can’t act like friends in that situation
This was great! I loved it.. Brought back some many memories
i havnt seen this yet but first thing that screws me up is how do you tell a good story like Nades with only 19 minutes?
i liked the video. Story was told pretty well
Polar Ice I think this one right here was equally as good ruclips.net/video/iqEDMTkQW8Q/видео.html
agreed
I love Nade so much I can hardly express it. He's been an inspiration for me for many years, and now that he's involved in LoL Its even better.
love this channel good video on COD now how about some profiles on halo2 and halo3 the prime years of MLG for halo.
Damn this hit the feels being a person who grew up watching nadeshot during his prime and the whole cod scene at its peak
4:53 had me dying
When he and scump were playing together was honesty the best time to watch