2KZN: a podcast about the NBA2K League on Esports

Bruce & Dave are joined by Justin Jacobson (@justinjESQ) of World Wide Just (@WorldWideJust) to discuss the most important issues faced by the @NBA2KLeague players off the virtual court. Justin shares his knowledge and insight on the following @NBA2KLeague topics:

Expansion/player protection

Season 2 qualification process

Next year’s entry draft

Year 2 salaries

Long-term contracts

Player Agents/Unions

Income tax implications

Shane Talbot (@ShaneTalbot) shares: how his perseverance and hard work lead him to becoming the Esports Manager for an organization he grew up idolizing. As an added bonus, the @Raptors Head Coach, Ognjen Micic (@_OneThroughFive), tells the story of how he became the Raptors first ever Head Coach; his role during games; the key role he played in helping the Raptors turn their season around after a 1-5 start; how he communicates with his players; and his thoughts on the rest of the @NBA2KLeague season.

Here is a concept that is helping young gamers to become Esport professionals

In this episode, Josh Hafkin tells us how he is helping young gamers by teaching them the X’s and O’s of gaming, but also the benefits of socialization, nutrition, and balance and why he created The Game Gym.

The Game Gym is a new business in Potomac, Maryland, dedicated to changing the stereotypes around video games and competitive video gaming or “esports."

Justin Sutton, F1 Esports Commentator

This crazy episode starts with Dave honing his F1 driving skills as he and Bruce are on their way to the studio to interview star F1 Esport commentator Justin Sutton. You won’t believe what vehicle they are in…or supposedly in!

Dave and Bruce @CrazEsportz had to bring their “A-game” to this episode that features Grant Paranjape @Keiranthil the Director of Esports for Wizards District Gaming @WizardsDG of the NBA2K League.

It’s very easy to see why Grant has been so successful at such a young age and why he was selected as a member of the Front Office Sports Rising 25 Award Class of 2018.

You will find it very easy to listen to Grant share his insight and intelligence about many things

Nicola (Nick) Bruna, Canadian Champion – NHL Gaming World Championships (NHLGWC)

For this episode, we hit the ice rink for a great conversation with Nick Bruna (@StDxFool) who was the Regional Champion representing Canada at the first ever NHL Gaming World Championships (#NHLGWC).

Utah Jazz Gaming’s Shaka Browne (aka Yeah I Compete) will inspire you with his story

In this jam packed episode, Shaka Browne (@GFGCompete), the starting point guard for @UtahJazzGaming, opens up and shares many interesting thoughts and stories about himself.

Be sure to tune in because Phil is such a great speaker and is very easy to listen to. You will be highly entertained as Phil tells us more about his background, how he became a part of the NBA2K League broadcasting crew, what it’s like to work with Larry Ridley (@mrlarryridley), his thoughts on the NBA2K League so far, and where he sees the NBA2K League going next season and beyond.

THE GREEN RELEASE JOINS US TO TALK NBA2K LEAGUE

For this episode, Dave & Bruce head “down under” to talk to Aaron Callaghan of The Green Release.

Our chat then goes deeper into the NBA2K League where the host of the Green Release shares his insights on the following:

Challenges faced by the NBA2K League during qualification/selection, and application stage

Thoughts on the Top 250/102 players selected