3DMAX Parts Ways with Thomas "Djoko" Pavoni After 16-Month Tenure

3DMAX has officially announced the departure of Thomas "⁠Djoko⁠" Pavoni from their main CS:GO roster, marking the end of his nearly 16-month stint with the organization. The decision also concludes a four-year partnership between Djoko and his long-time teammates Lucas "⁠Lucky⁠" Chastang and Pierre "⁠Ex3rcice⁠" Bulinge, a trio that has played together across multiple teams, including DBL PONEY, HEET, and most recently, 3DMAX.

A Difficult Decision for 3DMAX

In an official statement, 3DMAX acknowledged the challenges behind this roster change:"This decision was difficult to make. It is part of a desire to maintain a competitive team in order to continue progressing towards our objectives."

Djoko’s departure comes amid the team’s efforts to refine their lineup and sustain their competitive edge in the evolving CS:GO scene.

Djoko's Contributions and Achievements

The 27-year-old French rifler played a pivotal role in the success of his teams over the years. With Lucky and Ex3rcice, Djoko helped secure appearances at four Regional Major Rankings (RMRs), qualified for the Perfect World Shanghai Major, and clinched victory at the Skyesports Championship 2024. Following their Major appearance in Shanghai, 3DMAX achieved their highest-ever placement, reaching 15th in the HLTV world rankings.

Mixed Results for 3DMAX in 2025

The beginning of 2025 has been a rollercoaster for 3DMAX. The team faced an early exit at BLAST Bounty, but showed resilience by advancing to the group stage at IEM Katowice. Their victories over MIBR and FlyQuest were highlights, though their journey ended after tough losses against Vitality and Eternal Fire, preventing them from reaching the playoffs.

Current 3DMAX Roster

With Djoko's departure, 3DMAX's active roster is now:

• Bryan "⁠Maka⁠" Canda
• Pierre "⁠Ex3rcice⁠" Bulinge
• Filip "⁠Graviti⁠" Brankovic
• Lucas "⁠Lucky⁠" Chastang

Damien "⁠wasiNk⁠" Dufour continues to serve as the team’s coach.

The organization has yet to announce a replacement for Djoko, leaving fans eager to see how 3DMAX will adapt in the coming months.