RodjER explains why it is crucial for players to have a high MMR in Dota 2

Vladimir "RodjER" Nikogosyan stated that for esports players, having a high MMR rating is crucial mainly for finding a team.

He explained this during a Twitch stream.

"MMR is just numbers when you're playing in a professional team and taking your role seriously. But when you're without a team, it's **** not just numbers"

According to him, for esports players who are already part of a team, MMR is just a number with little significance. However, RodjER clarified that for players searching for a team, a high rating can help them get noticed by esports organizations.

It's worth noting that this has already happened with Team Secret and Alexey "Shishak" Ustinov, who admitted that he joined the team partly because he had a good rating in pubs. According to him, after that, Clement "Puppey" Ivanov reached out to him directly.