The year has already witnessed many pro players retiring from the competitive scene. Former Call of Duty World Champion Jordan “JKap” Kaplan took to Twitter to announce his retirement from the game.
?I?m officially retiring from Call of Duty. It was an incredible 10-year run that gave me some of the best memories of my life, but it?s time to move on to another challenge. Thank you for all the support over the years Red heart?, he wrote.
I’m officially retiring from Call of Duty. It was an incredible 10-year run that gave me some of the best memories of my life, but it’s time to move on to another challenge. Thank you for all the support over the years ❤️
— Jordan Kaplan (@JKap415) September 2, 2020
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Call of Duty World Champion retires from the game
JKap is a 2015 and 2016 World Champion who was last signed to OpTic Gaming. He was benched earlier this year and mostly acted as his teams substitute for the entirety of the Call of Duty League season.
JKap has a history with Call of Duty dating back to 10 years. He started playing Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Later, JKap signed with Xtravagant, and during his stint with the organization, he was placed third during the MLG National Championship 2010.
The player is also one of only three to have won back-to-back Call of Duty World Championships; the other two being Karma and Clayster. He also holds the record for being the single most player to have appeared in the Call of Duty Championships Grand finals.
His performance with OpTic in the recent past was shortcoming. However, his career holds a legendary status and will continue doing so.
Players react to JKap retiring
Other players did not hold back in expressing their thoughts on his retirement on Twitter. You can read some of the tweets below.
Will never forget the times we had together Kap, some amazing stuff. 415 birthday duo goat unit beast, love you bro. Wish you the best in whatever you do next, i know you’ll kill it 👀😏
— Apathy (@Apathy_BZ) September 2, 2020
I miss yelling at each other and you helping me become a better player.
Congrats on a very successful career and im looking forward to hanging out soon ❤️
— Attach (@Attach) September 2, 2020
One of the greatest we’ve ever had. It was an honor to play with and against you, champion 🐐
— Doug (@Censor) September 2, 2020
what a legendary career. i was deadass watching you compete when i was in high school. you’re gonna crush it in whatever you do next. congrats brother
💚
— OpTic Hitch (@hitchariide) September 2, 2020
This is crazy to me, there was only a few of us that have really been doing this nonstop 2008. We've had some insane battles over the last decade bro and you were a fierce competitor. Wish you the best in whats next man.
— PATTYP (@ACHES) September 2, 2020
You’re a god damn legend. Excited for you to carry me on Verdansk.
— Clint "Maven" Evans (@Maven) September 2, 2020
Legend with a legendary career. Glad to have competed with and against you. You’re a great dude and an even better friend. Good luck with whatever is next ❤️
— FaZe Crowder (@JamesCrowder) September 2, 2020
GLHF Kap, was a great time working with you throughout the years. Wish you the best of luck. Sure ill see you around sometime soon! pic.twitter.com/Scw0KGyD5j
— Mat Taylor (@TazMo) September 2, 2020
You’re a legend. You did so much for the game, you got me my first Chip, you have a friend in me for life my dude. You and your space brownies.
— OpTic HecZ (@H3CZ) September 2, 2020
YOU ARE A GOAT LEGEND UNIT HOSS BEAST ANIMAL. One of my favorite teaming experiences I’ve ever had was with you. Love you brotha you’re gunna whatever you do next
— Lamar ❄️ (@AccuracyLA) September 2, 2020
Thank you for all of the memories and I’ll never forget my first ring with you.
“Mike, we just won the world championship” followed by a huge hug. I’ll never forget it. Thank you pal and huge congrats on a long, amazing career as a pro.
— Mike Rufail (@hastr0) September 2, 2020
I’ll never forget my first win with you brother, that whole time teaming together was fun as hell and I’m going to miss seeing you on the battlefield. But don’t worry I can see lots of Warzone W’s coming our way throughout the offseason 🥳best of luck for real Kap
— OpTic FormaL (@FormaL) September 2, 2020
Not the end of the road
Didn’t expect to get this emotional from all the love… I’m for real sitting here fighting back tears right now 😅😅 With this all said, I’m looking to stay in the scene one way or another and am looking forward to figuring out exactly what the next step is soon. https://t.co/kgpkU8X4e2
— Jordan Kaplan (@JKap415) September 2, 2020
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JKap won?t be completely out of the scene. The player clarified that he?ll look to stay in the scene one way or the other. Many who have retired have taken the role of coaches to even becoming a full-time streamer. So, it is unclear what to expect from JKap.
First day of retirement was a good one. Streamed for 9 hours, gained 150+ subs today and am now over 650. Thanks once again for all the love today, see you for the stream again tomorrow ♥️
— Jordan Kaplan (@JKap415) September 3, 2020
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However, he did stream right afterward and it was a pretty good result for him. He is yet to decide what choice to make but there are chances we could see him be in a bigger role now that he won?t compete professionally.
