The NBA and Take-Two Interactive are pairing up to create an esports league centered around its popular NBA 2K series. The game’s problems, however, could lead to the effort fouling out. This is the first official esports outfit spearheaded by a pro sports league, and the latest in a growing trend of pro sports and esports joining forces. The league will play out like a real NBA season. Over the course of five months, players compete in head-to-head games leading up to playoffs, and finally a championship match. The NBA already has a long-standing relationship with Take-Two Games, having collaborated…
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