It's a double-edged sword.
If you're MJ or Muhammad Ali, you can pull it off. But if you're Potter, a new dog in the game, it's looking a little dire. Potter's comments, calling out EU's performance at VCT Masters Tokyo, appear to be a calculated move in the complex game of psychological warfare that's integral to high-level competitive sports and esports.
But what is she trying to achieve with this? EU fans are already mad, while the NA fans are cheering on and love her already. Some are calling her arrogant, others are calling her bold, while some are apprehensive about the potential repercussions.
By calling out the EMEA teams, Potter could be looking to heap additional pressure on them, capitalizing on any potential vulnerabilities and stoking the competitive fire within her own team. Even if she loses, the narrative goes, she still tried, held her head high with EG, and there's no losing in this situation.
Only time will tell if this bold strategy pays off. As the saying goes, "Fortune favors the bold." but remember "discretion is the better part of valor."