ShahZaM: How a CSGO misfit became Valorant’s best leader

Alan Bernal

Sentinels’ Shahzeb ‘ShahZaM’ Khan is leading the top team in NA going into VCT Masters 2 in Iceland, and he’s had a long journey getting to this point.

ShahZaM made a name for himself in CS:GO. While he never stayed on a lineup for too long, he had a reputation for being able to lead a team while taking people down with his AWP.

When Valorant came out, Sentinels chose him to lead a young core of talent. They quickly became one of the most exciting names in the game, and he hasn’t looked back since.

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Alan is a former staff writer for Dexerto based in Southern California who covered esports, internet culture, and the broader games/streaming industry. He is a CSUF Alum with a B.A. in Journalism. He's reported on sports medicine, emerging technology, and local community issues. Got a tip or want to talk?