In a shocking turn of events, Higgy has been ruled out for the remainder of the NBLL season, leaving the Blue Ballers (2-3) without their second player heading into the playoffs. This development could have major playoff implications, but if you ask Lil Nee, it doesn’t change a thing.
"He was a bum anyway, and I don’t need him."
With Higgy sidelined, all eyes are on Lil Nee to carry the Blue Ballers through the postseason completely on his own.
What Happened?
Details on Higgy’s injury remain unclear, but sources around the league suggest that he will not return this season. While the exact cause hasn’t been made public, what’s clear is that the Blue Ballers will have to finish the season without him.
This puts Lil Nee in a unique position—he’s now the only player in the playoffs without a teammate.
How Will This Impact the Playoffs?
For the Blue Ballers
Lil Nee is now officially on a solo mission.
The Blue Ballers’ strategy will completely revolve around him, making their offense predictable but still dangerous.
Without a second player, fatigue and defensive pressure could become major issues.
If Lil Nee was already playing with a chip on his shoulder, this only fuels his fire.
For the Rest of the League
The Micro Dicks (4-1) remain the heavy favorites.
The SQ Dragons (2-4) are limping into the postseason but could still be a threat if they get hot at the right time.
With the Blue Ballers being shorthanded, it might be impossible for Lil Nee to win a series on his own… or it might be the greatest achievement in NBLL history.
The final regular season game against the Micro Dicks just got even more interesting—will Lil Nee shock the world again, or will Coldblizzard end his run before the playoffs?
Lil Nee’s Response: Unbothered and Confident
Instead of expressing concern about losing a teammate, Lil Nee doubled down on his confidence, making it clear that he doesn’t think Higgy was a factor in the first place.
"I think I'm going to go for the championship honestly. I'm doing this alone. Nobody else in this league is doing it. Nobody is performing at as high of a level as me."
If he truly believes that, then the Blue Ballers' playoff hopes rest entirely on one player.
Can Lil Nee Actually Win Alone?
The NBLL has never seen a one-man playoff run before, so this is uncharted territory. On one hand, Lil Nee is playing at an elite level, has beaten Coldblizzard before, and is coming off a massive 5-3 win against the SQ Dragons.
On the other hand… this is a team game.
No matter how good he is, he will have to survive multiple rounds against teams with full rosters. The odds are stacked against him, but if he pulls it off? It would be legendary.
Final Thoughts
Higgy being out changes the entire NBLL playoff picture. The Micro Dicks are now the clear favorites, but Lil Nee is unpredictable, and if there’s one player crazy enough to win it all alone, it’s him.
The final game of the season against Coldblizzard just became must-watch NBLL action. If Lil Nee wins? The league better brace itself for the wildest playoff run in history.