Why play Mages?

[Anzekay]

I still cringe inside when I see someone pick Veigar. Sure he's fun and cool and can be pretty effective sometimes, but there is just so many better choices than him for a mage. If he was a little faster or had longer range or something he wouldn't be too bad, but right now aside from your stun (which can be avoided by mobile/smart players, he just can't escape from anything and a wet noodle will kill him.