Very true, EG getting dethroned could have a huge domino effect on NA region. Like how Team Spirit winning TI10 shifted the meta to building around new blood.
My boy Artour tho... 😭
EG's current form might inadvertently be the best thing to happen to NA dota in years, if it enables teams to believe in themselves, which opens up room for real growth in the region. Belief is powerful: once everyone believes they can challenge the big dogs, anything can happen.