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The NBA may have postponed the season due to the coronavirus, but the players will still be connecting virtually. Starting today at 7 p.m. ET, 16 current NBA players will partake in the “NBA 2K Players Tournament,” an NBA 2K20 gameplay tournament.
The tournament will include high profile players such as Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets and Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks, the NBA stated. Players will compete in a single-elimination, player-only tournament on Xbox with the winner walking away as the ultimate NBA 2K20 champion as well as a $100,000 donation from 2K, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to a charity of their choice.
“We are excited to tip off the first ‘NBA 2K Players Tournament’ in partnership with the NBPA and 2K, continuing an ongoing effort to stay connected with NBA fans around the world, while also giving back in this time of need,” said Matt Holt, NBA SVP of global partnerships.
“Based on players’ seeding – which is determined first by NBA 2K rating, second by tenure – players will go head-to-head online in NBA 2K20. Prior to the tournament beginning, every player will choose eight of today’s NBA teams, each of which can only be used once. If a mirror match is set, the away team is awarded first choice of team. Rounds one and two will be single elimination, with the semifinals and finals running best of three,” the NBA stated.
How to Stream ‘NBA 2K Players Tournament’
You can stream the NBA 2K Players Tournament live with a Live TV Streaming Service, or you can watch with your TV Everywhere credentials using the ESPN mobile app for iOS and Android or watch on its site.
Stephanie Sengwe is writer based in New York who covers companies in the streaming industry including AT&T, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, Roku, and Netflix . She also contributes daily news coverage on streaming services and devices for The Streamable.