The transition from traditional sports to esports seems like a straightforward path, and more sports owners and athletes are making the move, but one of the first athletes to travel this road was three-time NBA champ Rick Fox, whose Echo Fox organization has grown into one of the dominant forces in esports. Hear from Fox in conversation with Lang Whitaker, a longtime sports journalist who recently joined the Memphis Grizzlies to be the GM of Grizz Gaming, their team in the upcoming NBA 2K League.
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Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gaming Wristband
Format: Featured Session
Event Type: Session
Track: SXSW Gaming
Level: Intermediate