I make video game tournaments. Esports Competition Operations & Production since '07. Current: League Ops Lead
@NBA2KLeague
. Previous:
@EsportsEng
|
@MLG
I appreciate all the outreach and support from friends and colleagues. Just as a personal update, I have been asked to stay on and help build out this next chapter of the NBA 2K League and I am excited at the prospect of creating something special with the NBA and Take-Two.
The amount of potential the
@NBA2KLeague
has is so insane. I wish I could share some of the stuff this team is working on behind the scenes. The future couldn’t be brighter 🔥👊🏼
The 2KL is sponsoring the
@UnifiedProAm
Championship in Boston because we felt the competitive 2K community deserved an in-person event in NBA2K24. We also made the decision to layer the 2KL combine on top and forgo a remote component. Can’t wait to see everyone this weekend!
Some personal news:
I will be joining the team at
@EsportsEng
on the Competition Operations side next month. I couldn't be more thrilled and humbled to join true pioneers in the space.
I’ll miss my
@engagingnetwork
fam and I'll be eternally grateful for the last several years.
2023 was a hugely successful season for 2KL, here are some of my personal highlights from an ops perspective:
- In-game combine that reached over 100K players
- Live event in AUS to launch
@nblozgaming
and find
@RealHvzn
- 8 live events to open
@DistrictEDC
Thread⬇️
I had a blast in Foxborough for my first
@UnifiedProAm
event and the first ever in-person 2KL draft combine. The players put on a show. Shout out the 2KL team staff who made it out and Special thanks to
@EvThatGuy
and
@deluxpike10
for being great partners, GGs
The day I turned 35 is the day Twitter died 😅
Today I just feel very grateful for good health, friends, family, getting to pursue my dream job with the
@NBA2KLeague
and
@wojespn
bombs!
@lainiefritz
@Ballislife
Never understood the harden hate on this. 1. He’s not the only player who does this. 2. Blame the NBA rules, not the players who are actively looking for every and any competitive advantage.
The 2023 3v3
#NBA2KLPlayoffs
presented by Google Pixel is here🙌
14 Teams have their eyes set on the $600K prize pool & becoming the 3v3 Champion! Tune in May 10-13 on
To the prospects who didn't get drafted, your journey doesn't have to be over. 3v3 qualifiers is your chance to make a name for yourself and get access to the 2K24 league build.
Be sure to check out this write up for more information on the format:
Signups are live! Trying something new this year where the top 8 teams in points after BOTH qualifiers will qualify in order to incentivize and reward consistency of placements. We will also be running a third last chance qualifier for 1 spot in the Steal. Good luck!
The
@NBA2KLeague
will be live in
@DistrictEDC
for 9 of the next 10 broadcast days starting tonight. We have a little over $1 million to give away in prizing the rest of the way. I expect competition and the passion from the players to reach new heights. I wish you all the best
I had a blast chopping it up with
@MagicGaming
and
@Kendra_Melinda
. We talked all things 2KL, NBA and the future of Esports. Episode drops next week, hope you all get something out of it!
We're excited to announce
@joey_xp3rt
, Head of League Operations at
@NBA2KLeague
, as our next Esports Academy guest speaker! 🙌
The episode will premiere next Tuesday, 6/11, at 7 PM EST on our YouTube channel! 💻
Sign up for the
@FLBlue
MGEA 👉
2KL draft day is finally here. I just want to wish everyone in the draft pool as well as our 25 franchises the best of luck tonight. Lives will be changed and I couldn’t be more excited for you all. To new beginnings!
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”
@Krisplashed
Knicks literally traded their only superstar to clear cap space to chase KD and others. Now that no one wants to go there they are patient? Gimme a break
The
@NBA2KLeague
and NBPA announced today a groundbreaking partnership that paves the way for NBA players to promote the NBA 2K League and its 25 teams. Through this marketing partnership and additional activations, NBA players will be featured in a wide variety of NBA 2K League
The 2024
@NBA2KLeague
season is finally here and I couldn't be more excited to see everyone back on the sticks for the 3v3 split. Best of luck to all teams, players, managers and coaches! Use each day to get better and grow your org and the league. I wish you all success!
First day at
@EsportsEng
in the books. So excited to be back in Esports and working with such a talented and innovative squad. Super excited for the future.
Let’s get it 🎮
NEWS -- The
@NBA2KLeague
saw “significant year-over-year viewership and engagement growth” in 2023, according to a league news release.
—NBA 2KL playoffs saw an 85% increase in average minutes watched compared to 2022.
—Average minute audience on Twitch and YouTube jumped 75%
Congrats to the ANZ gods
@NoWayOutESC
for taking down APAC Manila. Thanks to everyone who competed, it was humbling to see the passion and professionalism from you guys! Onwards to draft ✌🏼
We extended the registration deadline until 3pm on 1/20 for
@NBA2KLeague
3v3 open qualifier 1 to give players more time to form squads and accept the rules. Good luck this weekend to everyone participating!
- Doubled amateur participation in 3s
- Created Add/Drop mechanic that gave ams a way to make it into the league during the season, shout out to
@llAntoinelovell
and
@TreyDolIaz
- Launched partnership with
@eFIBA_official
to help identify international talent going into 2024
.
@dvnxsty
's name has been the hot topic all pre-draft, and now he is looking to be one of the top picks in this year's NBA 2KL Draft!
Check out Ep.3 of NBA 2KL Draft Hopefuls ⤵
The week has been incredible so far. Love seeing the DC home team
@WizardsDG
on stage in
@DistrictEDC
. Also hoping we get to see Jigsaw
@NidalNasser_
at least one more time before Saturday. See y'all tonight at 6pm ET
Sad to read. All I know is I will always cherish the memories and relationships I made at
@MLG
&
@EsportsEng
and I would follow
@MrAdamAp
into battle any of day of the week
EXCLUSIVE: Multiple sources allege that
@vindex
leadership negotiated its deal with
@ESL
@FACEIT
in secret, inflated
@EsportsEng
revenue projections, and used loopholes to avoid paying out on equity employees related to the sale.
✍🏻
@jfudge
This final four is absolutely stacked with former champs and rising stars. I can’t believe championship Saturday for the 3v3 split is already here. Lock in!
My podcast/webinar with
@MagicGaming
just went live! We talked about my journey in esports, the 2KL, and even got into mental health. Thanks again for having me and to
@Kendra_Melinda
for being a great host!
via
@YouTube
Tox! Going from being teammates in Halo 2 to being teammates in the 2K league is something I never thought possible. Esports is crazy. I consider you a brother and friend for life and I have no doubt you will achieve huge things moving forward
League will be in good hands as long as Joe is around. For what it’s worth, he has my vouch through and through. He speaks the same language as us, we need that around.
Before this week's NBA 2KL Australia Invitational check out the 4 teams and the players participating for $5,000 and the chance to play for
@nblozgaming
!
I'm so impressed by how far
@PlayApex
Esports has come in such a short time...on multiple fronts. I know they are doing something right when I'd rather watch
#ALGS
over the NBA playoffs.
Tft Vegas open has been great, it really feels like Riot understood what makes open bracket tournaments special and somehow made a 8 player FFA game work with it. The vibe of the event is so cool.
Also... I did not think so many people into TFT/league would know who I am LOL
Congratulations and best of luck to all the teams who qualified for the 3v3
#NBA2KLPlayoffs
. I've never been this excited for an Esports event in my career and I can't wait to see the energy you all bring to
@DistrictEDC
this week.
The stage is set and the matchups are locked in, all that's left is to crown a champion at the 2023 3v3
#NBA2KLPlayoffs
presented by Google Pixel!
🗓: May 10th - 13th
🕕: 6 PM/ET
💻:
I’m super grateful to have worked under some great leaders in esports. Thank you BD for everything these past 2 seasons. You always embraced me and pushed me to follow through on big ideas. I hope you get some much needed rest and I wish you the best!
@2KLeagueMD
- Moved season start date up closer to launch of retail game
- Added Esports orgs
@XSET
and
@g1official
to 3v3 split
- Competition format changes like double elimination in 3s and all best of 3s in 5s
The
@coinbase
NBA 2KL 3v3 Blacktop Series Qualifiers are back! Last year some proved they had what it took to compete with the pros.
But can an amateur team win it all? Now is your chance to sign up and prove it!
"I love this game. I live this game. There's a thousand other guys waiting in the wings who are obsessed with this game. Obsession is going to beat talent every time. You got all the talent in the world, but are you obsessed?"