Lourlo

Early Career and Rookie Season

Samson Jackson began his professional journey in 2015 with CLG Black in the North American Challenger Series. The team struggled, finishing in last place during the Spring Season. His performance, however, caught the attention of major league organizations.

In January 2016, Team Liquid announced Lourlo as their starting top laner for the LCS Spring Split. His rookie season was challenging, with the team starting the split with two losses. Despite the rocky start, Liquid rallied to a fourth-place finish in the regular season. They reached the playoff semifinals but lost a close five-game series to CLG, who went on to win the championship. Liquid then lost the third-place match, continuing a noted pattern of fourth-place finishes for the organization.

Establishing Himself with Team Liquid

Following the spring split, Team Liquid traveled to Korea for a boot camp aimed at improving player skills. During this period, Lourlo's spot on the main roster was contested by Team Liquid Academy top laner Zig. After successfully retaining his starting position, Lourlo and Liquid returned to North American competition.

The summer split saw Liquid qualify for the playoffs again, but they were eliminated in the first round. Their final chance to qualify for the World Championship ended in the regional qualifier, where they were defeated. Lourlo remained with Team Liquid for several years, also playing for their academy squad and later moving to other LCS teams including Golden Guardians and Echo Fox.

Later Professional Years

Lourlo's career continued with stints on academy rosters, where he served as a veteran presence. For the 2020 season, he signed with Dignitas Academy. The team performed well in the regular season, finishing second, but placed third or fourth in the playoffs after a semifinal loss.

During that summer, Lourlo was temporarily promoted to Dignitas's main LCS roster, playing from week three to week six of the competition. He returned to the academy team for the remainder of the year and continued with Dignitas Academy for the entire 2021 competitive season before parting ways with the organization at year's end.

Transition to Content Creation

In 2022, Lourlo officially stepped away from professional play. He signed a new contract with Team Liquid, not as a player, but as a content creator and streamer. This move marked a full-circle return to the organization where he had spent much of his playing career.

In this role, Lourlo produces regular gaming content and streams for a large audience. He has discussed tools for improvement, comparing daily League puzzles to tactics training in chess. As of 2026, he remains a key part of Team Liquid's content creation efforts.

Personal Background and Playstyle

Born and raised in Illinois, Lourlo started gaming with titles like World of Warcraft before focusing on League of Legends. Early in his climb, he was known for his skill with the champion Nidalee. As a professional, he was often viewed as a consistent player on rosters that lacked a dominant carry presence in the top lane.

Throughout his career, Lourlo expressed a strong desire to improve his own play. He noted that his confidence grew over time, even during periods of low team performance. His journey from a rookie in the LCS to a veteran in the academy scene demonstrated his longevity and dedication to the game.