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Warriors Gaming Squad Wins 2024 NBA 2K League 5v5 Championship

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, has won the 2024 NBA 2K League Championship following tonight’s 3-0 series win against Celtics Crossover Gaming. With the win, WGS becomes the first franchise in league history to win multiple tournaments (THE TURN and THE TIPOFF) and the NBA 2K League Championship in the same season and the second franchise in league history to repeat as champions (Wizards District Gaming, 2020 and 2021).

For photos of tonight’s championship win, CLICK HERE.

Charlie “CB13” Bostwick was named NBA 2K League Finals MVP after averaging 22.3 points, 10.3 assists, and shooting 61% from the three-point line in today’s series matchup. Earlier this week, Bostwick was named the 2024 NBA 2K League MVP, becoming the first player from Warriors Gaming Squad to win league MVP honors. He was also named MVP of THE TURN and THE TIPOFF tournaments earlier in the season.

Led by head coach Jordan “Len” Ross, Warriors Gaming Squad finished the 2024 NBA 2K League season with a regular season record of 29 -3 in 5v5 play and 31-35 in 3v3 play. En route to the title, WGS defeated Bucks Gaming 2-0 in the quarterfinals and claimed a 2-0 victory over Pistons GT in the Western Conference Finals of the playoffs.

The NBA 2K League announced today that Bostwick, Jeremy “Seese” Seese, and Jaden “Nay” Bhopal were named to the 2024 All NBA 2K League First Team. Additionally, Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser and Seese were named to the 2024 All NBA 2K League Defensive Team. This is the second time Seese has won each of these awards, winning both First Team and Defensive Team awards for the first time in 2023.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by an NBA franchise. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit warriorsgamingsquad.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Wins 2024 NBA 2K League 5v5 Championship

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, has won the 2024 NBA 2K League Championship following tonight’s 3-0 series win against Celtics Crossover Gaming. With the win, WGS becomes the first franchise in league history to win multiple tournaments (THE TURN and THE TIPOFF) and the NBA 2K League Championship in the same season and the second franchise in league history to repeat as champions (Wizards District Gaming, 2020 and 2021).

For photos of tonight’s championship win, CLICK HERE.

Charlie “CB13” Bostwick was named NBA 2K League Finals MVP after averaging 22.3 points, 10.3 assists, and shooting 61% from the three-point line in today’s series matchup. Earlier this week, Bostwick was named the 2024 NBA 2K League MVP, becoming the first player from Warriors Gaming Squad to win league MVP honors. He was also named MVP of THE TURN and THE TIPOFF tournaments earlier in the season.

Led by head coach Jordan “Len” Ross, Warriors Gaming Squad finished the 2024 NBA 2K League season with a regular season record of 29 -3 in 5v5 play and 31-35 in 3v3 play. En route to the title, WGS defeated Bucks Gaming 2-0 in the quarterfinals and claimed a 2-0 victory over Pistons GT in the Western Conference Finals of the playoffs.

The NBA 2K League announced today that Bostwick, Jeremy “Seese” Seese, and Jaden “Nay” Bhopal were named to the 2024 All NBA 2K League First Team. Additionally, Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser and Seese were named to the 2024 All NBA 2K League Defensive Team. This is the second time Seese has won each of these awards, winning both First Team and Defensive Team awards for the first time in 2023.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by an NBA franchise. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit warriorsgamingsquad.com.

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Charlie “CB13” Bostwick Named 2024 NBA 2K League MVP

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick was named the 2024 NBA 2K League Most Valuable Player, the league announced today. Bostwick is the first player from Warriors Gaming Squad to win league MVP honors. Teammates Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser (Blazer5 Gaming, 2019) and Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey (Raptors Uprising GC, 2020) were previously named NBA 2K League MVP with their former teams.

Bostwick averaged 22.8 points and shot 60.4% from the three-point line over 25 games (all starts) in 5v5 games, leading the team to a league-best 22-3 record during the 2024 season. The guard was also named MVP of THE TIPOFF and THE TURN tournaments this season, allowing the Warriors to become the first franchise in league history to complete the 5v5 BANNER CHAIN.

“Charlie has had a historic season and a remarkable career as our point guard and team captain,” said Warriors Gaming Squad General Manager Rustin Lee. “He is at the helm of Warriors Gaming Squad’s year-over-year success in the 2K League, and I’m very proud to see him get the recognition he absolutely deserves.”

A native of Broad Channel, New York, Bostwick was selected 10th overall by the team in the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft and has played on the team for six seasons. Last season, he helped the Warriors Gaming Squad achieve the franchise’s first 2K League Championship, averaging 20 points and 6 assists during the finals. While competing full-time with the team, Bostwick simultaneously pursued his higher education and graduated from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business this spring.

Warriors Gaming Squad will begin bracket play for the 2024 NBA 2K League Playoffs tomorrow, June 27, at 3:15 p.m. (PST) in Washington D.C.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by an NBA franchise. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit warriorsgamingsquad.com.

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Charlie “CB13” Bostwick Named 2024 NBA 2K League MVP

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick was named the 2024 NBA 2K League Most Valuable Player, the league announced today. Bostwick is the first player from Warriors Gaming Squad to win league MVP honors. Teammates Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser (Blazer5 Gaming, 2019) and Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey (Raptors Uprising GC, 2020) were previously named NBA 2K League MVP with their former teams.

Bostwick averaged 22.8 points and shot 60.4% from the three-point line over 25 games (all starts) in 5v5 games, leading the team to a league-best 22-3 record during the 2024 season. The guard was also named MVP of THE TIPOFF and THE TURN tournaments this season, allowing the Warriors to become the first franchise in league history to complete the 5v5 BANNER CHAIN.

“Charlie has had a historic season and a remarkable career as our point guard and team captain,” said Warriors Gaming Squad General Manager Rustin Lee. “He is at the helm of Warriors Gaming Squad’s year-over-year success in the 2K League, and I’m very proud to see him get the recognition he absolutely deserves.”

A native of Broad Channel, New York, Bostwick was selected 10th overall by the team in the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft and has played on the team for six seasons. Last season, he helped the Warriors Gaming Squad achieve the franchise’s first 2K League Championship, averaging 20 points and 6 assists during the finals. While competing full-time with the team, Bostwick simultaneously pursued his higher education and graduated from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business this spring.

Warriors Gaming Squad will begin bracket play for the 2024 NBA 2K League Playoffs tomorrow, June 27, at 3:15 p.m. (PST) in Washington D.C.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by an NBA franchise. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit warriorsgamingsquad.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Wins 2024 NBA 2K League THE TURN Tournament

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, won THE TURN Tournament on Saturday, June 15, following a 2-0 series sweep against Celtics Crossover Gaming. Warriors Gaming Squad, which also won THE TIPOFF in May, is the third team in 2K League history to win multiple banners in one season—a feat Warriors Gaming Squad was the first team ever to accomplish in 2019 (THE TURN and THE TICKET).

For photos from the tournament win, CLICK HERE.

Point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick was named THE TURN MVP after averaging 21.9 points and 9.8 assists per game and shooting 60% from the 3-point line throughout the tournament. Bostwick is the second player in NBA 2K League history to be named MVP of both THE TIPOFF and THE TURN, following teammate Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, who did so with Raptors Uprising GC in 2020. Bostwick has also been named a finalist for the 2024 NBA 2K League MVP Award which will be announced on June 26.

Led by head coach Jordan “Len” Ross, Warriors Gaming Squad finished the 2024 NBA 2K League THE TURN Tournament with a record of 5-1 in group play and an overall 11-2 record. En route to the finals, WGS defeated T-Wolves Gaming 2-1 in the quarterfinals and claimed a 2-0 victory over Pistons GT in the semifinals of the tournament. Warriors Gaming Squad is the first seed in the Western Conference heading into the playoffs, with bracket play beginning on June 26.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Wins 2024 NBA 2K League THE TURN Tournament

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, won THE TURN Tournament on Saturday, June 15, following a 2-0 series sweep against Celtics Crossover Gaming. Warriors Gaming Squad, which also won THE TIPOFF in May, is the third team in 2K League history to win multiple banners in one season—a feat Warriors Gaming Squad was the first team ever to accomplish in 2019 (THE TURN and THE TICKET).

For photos from the tournament win, CLICK HERE.

Point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick was named THE TURN MVP after averaging 21.9 points and 9.8 assists per game and shooting 60% from the 3-point line throughout the tournament. Bostwick is the second player in NBA 2K League history to be named MVP of both THE TIPOFF and THE TURN, following teammate Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, who did so with Raptors Uprising GC in 2020. Bostwick has also been named a finalist for the 2024 NBA 2K League MVP Award which will be announced on June 26.

Led by head coach Jordan “Len” Ross, Warriors Gaming Squad finished the 2024 NBA 2K League THE TURN Tournament with a record of 5-1 in group play and an overall 11-2 record. En route to the finals, WGS defeated T-Wolves Gaming 2-1 in the quarterfinals and claimed a 2-0 victory over Pistons GT in the semifinals of the tournament. Warriors Gaming Squad is the first seed in the Western Conference heading into the playoffs, with bracket play beginning on June 26.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Wins 2024 NBA 2K League THE TIPOFF Tournament

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, won THE TIPOFF Tournament on Saturday, May 25, following a 2-0 series sweep against Raptors Uprising GC. With the win, the Warriors have become the first franchise in league history to win all three NBA 2K League 5v5 tournaments (THE TIPOFF, THE TURN, and THE TICKET) and have completed THE BANNER CHAIN.

For photos from the tournament win, CLICK HERE.

Point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick was named THE TIPOFF MVP after averaging 23.8 points and 9.6 assists per game and shooting 60.8% from the three-point line throughout the tournament. In the frontcourt, Jeremy “Seese” Seese averaged 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game, while center Jaden “Nay” Bhopal averaged 18.4 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. Shooting guard Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser averaged 15 points, 7.9 assists, and a league-leading 2.6 steals per game. Forward Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, the tournament’s MVP in 2020, averaged 10.9 points per game while shooting 72.6% from the field throughout the tournament. Bostwick and Nasser are the first players in NBA 2K League history to complete the 5v5 Banner Chain and win a NBA 2K League Championship.

Led by first-year head coach Jordan “Len” Ross, Warriors Gaming finished the 2024 NBA 2K League THE TIPOFF Tournament with a record of 5-1 in group play and an overall 11-1 record. En route to the finals, WGS defeated Pistons GT 2-0 in the quarterfinals and claimed a 2-0 victory over Bucks Gaming in the semifinals of the tournament, mirroring the team’s Western Conference playoff run from 2023.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Wins 2024 NBA 2K League THE TIPOFF Tournament

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, won THE TIPOFF Tournament on Saturday, May 25, following a 2-0 series sweep against Raptors Uprising GC. With the win, the Warriors have become the first franchise in league history to win all three NBA 2K League 5v5 tournaments (THE TIPOFF, THE TURN, and THE TICKET) and have completed THE BANNER CHAIN.

For photos from the tournament win, CLICK HERE.

Point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick was named THE TIPOFF MVP after averaging 23.8 points and 9.6 assists per game and shooting 60.8% from the three-point line throughout the tournament. In the frontcourt, Jeremy “Seese” Seese averaged 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game, while center Jaden “Nay” Bhopal averaged 18.4 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. Shooting guard Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser averaged 15 points, 7.9 assists, and a league-leading 2.6 steals per game. Forward Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, the tournament’s MVP in 2020, averaged 10.9 points per game while shooting 72.6% from the field throughout the tournament. Bostwick and Nasser are the first players in NBA 2K League history to complete the 5v5 Banner Chain and win a NBA 2K League Championship.

Led by first-year head coach Jordan “Len” Ross, Warriors Gaming finished the 2024 NBA 2K League THE TIPOFF Tournament with a record of 5-1 in group play and an overall 11-1 record. En route to the finals, WGS defeated Pistons GT 2-0 in the quarterfinals and claimed a 2-0 victory over Bucks Gaming in the semifinals of the tournament, mirroring the team’s Western Conference playoff run from 2023.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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WGS 2024 Schedule: Team-by-Team Breakdown

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The following article reflects only the views of the author and is not representative of the views of Warriors Gaming Squad. Warriors Gaming Squad announced its 2024 schedule recently, and with the team looking to run it back (in 5v5) this season, I thought it’d be worthwhile to examine the storylines in both 3v3 and 5v5. There’s a lot more to the league schedule than the set games, with bracket play entirely undetermined (you can read about the ins and outs of the 2024 season structure here), but let’s take an educated guess and see this year’s path through the Western Conference.     3v3 The set schedule for 3v3 comprises group play for the SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN tournaments.

Day/Date | Time (PT) | Opponent
THE SLAM OPEN
Wednesday, February 28 | 3 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Wednesday, February 28 | 4:30 p.m. | Blazer5 Gaming
Thursday, February 29 | 4:30 p.m. | Kings Guard Gaming
Thursday, February 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Lakers Gaming
THE SWITCH OPEN
Wednesday, March 20 | 4:30 p.m. | Bucks Gaming
Thursday, March 21 | 4:30 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Thursday, March 21 | 6 p.m. | Grizz Gaming
Monday, March 25 | 1 p.m. | Kings Guard Gaming

WGS’ 3v3 schedule is full of great Western Conference battles.  Jazz Gaming (SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN opponents) Key question: Which lineup will Jazz Gaming play? Player to watch: Justin Jazz Gaming, a 3v3 playoff team in both 2022 and 2023, looks even further improved in the mode, returning lock Kaze and versatile superstar Ria while adding talented 3v3 guard Justin (a friend of WGS big man Nay) and power forward Zak (known in the community as Miami). But with four top players and only three starting spots, which lineup will debut against the Dubs? The Jazz eliminated WGS in the final round of the STEAL in 2022 with a playoff spot on the line, and many public outlets have them pegged as a real contender in 3v3 this season.   Blazer5 Gaming (SLAM OPEN) Key question: Who’s the guard? Player to watch: May Blazer5 Gaming also made the 3v3 playoffs last season and still feature former WGS power forward KayAus. After an intriguing draft, will former fourth overall pick Claude retain his guard spot? Will highly drafted veteran SG Faiz claim it instead, or will it be rookie YouBots? A sneaky benefit to the team’s 3v3 campaign will be May, who starred in 3v3 for Magic Gaming and now figures to slot into the B5 lineup early.   Kings Guard Gaming (SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN) Key question: Will the rookie talent make an immediate impact? Player to watch: KIK The youthful Kings had three top-10 picks in the 2024 draft, and top picks Score and KIK figure to play from day one, with Score at guard and the versatile KIK… somewhere? Bray, another top 10 pick from last season, also lurks, while rookie PG FatStop and veteran presence Kerry can also round out the intriguing Kings Guard lineup. If Mama Im Dat Man is starting for WGS, look for fireworks against his former team.   Lakers Gaming (SLAM OPEN) Key question: Is the talent clicking already? Player to watch: YooVc This will be quite the matchup. Lakers Gaming will almost certainly start perennial MVP candidate ShiftyKaii, acquired this offseason from T-Wolves Gaming, at guard. Former first overall pick Krazy has the talent to play either guard or big. But most interesting will be YooVc’s first matchup (potentially) against his former team. WGS traded him to Cavs Legion GC in 2023 for eventual DPOY Seese, who, neatly, started his career with Lakers Gaming. There’ll be sparks in the air in this final group stage matchup.   Bucks Gaming (SWITCH OPEN) Key question: Demons vanquished? Player to watch: JohhnyRed Ah, the Bucks. Eliminators of Warriors Gaming Squad in the 2022 5v5 playoffs and the 2023 3v3 playoffs. Eliminated by WGS in the 2023 5v5 playoffs. There’s a lot of history here, even before talking about Seese as part of the Bucks 2022 championship run, or CP and Dimez—the inaugural top pick, now back in Milwaukee—defeating WGS in the TIPOFF last season. Oh yeah, and the Bucks also have JohhnyRed, one of the best players in the world, and Dawsix, another elite lock. CB13, JohhnyRed, Dawsix, Seese, Dimez: the USA Basketball eNational Team gold medal lineup. All potentially on the court for this matchup.   Grizz Gaming (SWITCH OPEN) Key question: Who’s the lock? Player to watch: Vandi Public confession I probably shouldn’t make: I really like what the Grizz did with the draft. It should pay off immediately, with top-level 3v3 players Vandi and OhDonn all but locked to start. Who’s the lock, though, will have a big effect on their long-term potential. Will it be second-round pick Icyy, back in the league after a strong offseason and year away? Will it be Spartxn, the franchise’s longest-tenured (consecutively) player? Could Rigby make a push? If they find the right answer, Grizz Gaming, after an oft-jilted offseason, could be the belle of the virtual ball.     5v5 5v5 is my favorite mode. Its set schedule comprises six-game round robins for the TIPOFF and TURN tournaments.

Day/Date | Time (PT) | Opponent
THE TIPOFF TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, May 8 | 4 p.m. | Blazer5 Gaming
Thursday, May 9 | 5 p.m. | Kings Guard Gaming
Friday, May 10 | 6 p.m. | Lakers Gaming*
Wednesday, May 15 | 6 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Thursday, May 16 | 4 p.m. | Lakers Gaming
Friday, May 17 | 3 p.m. | T-Wolves Gaming
THE TURN TOURNAMNET
Wednesday, May 29 | 5 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Thursday, May 30 | 4 p.m. | DUX Infinitos
Friday, May 31 | 4 p.m. | Kings Guard Gaming
Wednesday, June 5 | 3 p.m. | Pistons GT
Thursday, June 6 | 3 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Friday, June 7 | 5 p.m. | Grizz Gaming

Blazer5 Gaming (TIPOFF) The leading scorer in Blazer5 Gaming history also notched a record 40 points and 7 steals against Blazer5 Gaming in his Warriors Gaming Squad debut. That would be Finals MVP Mama Im Dat Man, the best player in Blazer5 Gaming franchise history. WGS and B5 are two of only three teams to make the 5v5 playoffs five times, with the Warriors streak on going and B5’s at one. WGS is 11-3 against their Portland pals in their last 14 meetings.   Kings Guard Gaming (TIPOFF and TURN) We covered the Kings’ youth in the 3v3 portion, but it’s worth looking back at last year’s Kings game. KGG, who went 1-12 all season, led WGS through three quarters before a ferocious defensive onslaught and CB13 dagger saved the day in a tight WGS win. That was a tactically important game for WGS—will a bright-lights matchup for the Kings’ young guns prove similarly pivotal this year? WGS has won six straight against Kings Guard after going 2-5 to start the teams’ history.   Lakers Gaming (TIPOFF x2, Game of the Week) More of the same from 3v3 again, with the introduction of new Lakers point guard Dynasty—a presumptive top pick who fell to 29 th in the draft—likely getting his first game against the defending champions. The Warriors’ 1-3 of CB13, Mama, and Kenny have all averaged more than 25 points per game against the Lakers over the course of their careers; WGS is 10-3 against the LakeShow all time.   Jazz Gaming (TIPOFF and TURN) From the Lakers to the Salt Lakers. We explored the Jazz’s four-man problem as far as 3v3 goes, but all four will be on the court for WGS’ three games against Utah this season. The two teams played back-to-back conference finals against each other in 2020 and 2021; only CB13 and Ria remain on their respective teams from those battles. The young Jazz feature top-10 point guard pick iufeen and former Coach of the Year Jelani Mitchell. WGS is 10-7 all-time against one of the West’s best.   T-Wolves Gaming (TIPOFF) For years, I’ve been telling T-Wolves Gaming GM Justin Butler that it’s time WGS and TWG have a final showdown. This is a second straight team WGS has split epic playoff battles with, but also a team WGS has played only once in the last two seasons. It’s a very new-look pack this year for the T-Wolves, with a new 2-5 keyed by second overall pick Tutak. But it’s Bear and CB13—the two longest tenured point guards ever—who’ll be the marquee matchup in the final group game of the TIPOFF.   DUX Infinitos New dukes, new DUX. Former top prospect Spam is running the show, with league vets Anias and Scoreo there to support, along with lockdown Warnocks, the first-ever French player drafted in the league (12 th overall!). DUX has been a strong 3v3 team, including 2023 champion, in their two years in the league, but their 5v5 results haven’t been equally strong. This team is built for 5s, though, and DUX will look to get their first-ever win against Warriors Gaming Squad.   Pistons GT *rubs hands maniacally* Pistons-Warriors! MVP Ant! Two of the top teams in 2023 are back it in 2024. WGS is 14-4 against the Pistons all-time, which should really be 13-2 if we take out the three-game series I coached against the Pistons in 2021. Public analysis thinks the Pistons will be one of the best teams in the league again this year, and this matchup could have a real playoff preview vibe to it.   Grizz Gaming We covered the Grizz at some length above, so I’ll just point out that the Grizz’s head coach AuthenticAfrican (his gamertag from his NBA 2K League playing career; his real name is Mehyar Ahmed-Hassan) is the NBA 2K League record-holder for points in a single game with 84. Number two on the list is Mama Im Dat Man with 77 (the most in a regular-season game). Warriors Gaming Squad and Grizz Gaming have combined for just 30 games scoring more than 84 points. With how defensive NBA 2K24 has been to this point, don’t expect that to go up to 31.   There are plenty of teams not discussed here, and plenty of unknowns as the 2024 season begins. But the storylines write themselves, and it should be another good year of NBA 2K League basketball.

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WGS 2024 Schedule: Team-by-Team Breakdown

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The following article reflects only the views of the author and is not representative of the views of Warriors Gaming Squad.

Warriors Gaming Squad announced its 2024 schedule recently, and with the team looking to run it back (in 5v5) this season, I thought it’d be worthwhile to examine the storylines in both 3v3 and 5v5. There’s a lot more to the league schedule than the set games, with bracket play entirely undetermined (you can read about the ins and outs of the 2024 season structure here), but let’s take an educated guess and see this year’s path through the Western Conference.

3v3

The set schedule for 3v3 comprises group play for the SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN tournaments.

Day/Date | Time (PT) | Opponent
THE SLAM OPEN
Wednesday, February 28 | 3 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Wednesday, February 28 | 4:30 p.m. | Blazer5 Gaming
Thursday, February 29 | 4:30 p.m. | Kings Guard Gaming
Thursday, February 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Lakers Gaming
THE SWITCH OPEN
Wednesday, March 20 | 4:30 p.m. | Bucks Gaming
Thursday, March 21 | 4:30 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Thursday, March 21 | 6 p.m. | Grizz Gaming
Monday, March 25 | 1 p.m. | Kings Guard Gaming

WGS’ 3v3 schedule is full of great Western Conference battles.

Jazz Gaming (SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN opponents)

Key question: Which lineup will Jazz Gaming play?

Player to watch: Justin

Jazz Gaming, a 3v3 playoff team in both 2022 and 2023, looks even further improved in the mode, returning lock Kaze and versatile superstar Ria while adding talented 3v3 guard Justin (a friend of WGS big man Nay) and power forward Zak (known in the community as Miami). But with four top players and only three starting spots, which lineup will debut against the Dubs? The Jazz eliminated WGS in the final round of the STEAL in 2022 with a playoff spot on the line, and many public outlets have them pegged as a real contender in 3v3 this season.

Blazer5 Gaming (SLAM OPEN)

Key question: Who’s the guard?

Player to watch: May

Blazer5 Gaming also made the 3v3 playoffs last season and still feature former WGS power forward KayAus. After an intriguing draft, will former fourth overall pick Claude retain his guard spot? Will highly drafted veteran SG Faiz claim it instead, or will it be rookie YouBots? A sneaky benefit to the team’s 3v3 campaign will be May, who starred in 3v3 for Magic Gaming and now figures to slot into the B5 lineup early.

Kings Guard Gaming (SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN)

Key question: Will the rookie talent make an immediate impact?

Player to watch: KIK

The youthful Kings had three top-10 picks in the 2024 draft, and top picks Score and KIK figure to play from day one, with Score at guard and the versatile KIK… somewhere? Bray, another top 10 pick from last season, also lurks, while rookie PG FatStop and veteran presence Kerry can also round out the intriguing Kings Guard lineup. If Mama Im Dat Man is starting for WGS, look for fireworks against his former team.

Lakers Gaming (SLAM OPEN)

Key question: Is the talent clicking already?

Player to watch: YooVc

This will be quite the matchup. Lakers Gaming will almost certainly start perennial MVP candidate ShiftyKaii, acquired this offseason from T-Wolves Gaming, at guard. Former first overall pick Krazy has the talent to play either guard or big. But most interesting will be YooVc’s first matchup (potentially) against his former team. WGS traded him to Cavs Legion GC in 2023 for eventual DPOY Seese, who, neatly, started his career with Lakers Gaming. There’ll be sparks in the air in this final group stage matchup.

Bucks Gaming (SWITCH OPEN)

Key question: Demons vanquished?

Player to watch: JohhnyRed

Ah, the Bucks. Eliminators of Warriors Gaming Squad in the 2022 5v5 playoffs and the 2023 3v3 playoffs. Eliminated by WGS in the 2023 5v5 playoffs. There’s a lot of history here, even before talking about Seese as part of the Bucks 2022 championship run, or CP and Dimez—the inaugural top pick, now back in Milwaukee—defeating WGS in the TIPOFF last season. Oh yeah, and the Bucks also have JohhnyRed, one of the best players in the world, and Dawsix, another elite lock. CB13, JohhnyRed, Dawsix, Seese, Dimez: the USA Basketball eNational Team gold medal lineup. All potentially on the court for this matchup.

Grizz Gaming (SWITCH OPEN)

Key question: Who’s the lock?

Player to watch: Vandi

Public confession I probably shouldn’t make: I really like what the Grizz did with the draft. It should pay off immediately, with top-level 3v3 players Vandi and OhDonn all but locked to start. Who’s the lock, though, will have a big effect on their long-term potential. Will it be second-round pick Icyy, back in the league after a strong offseason and year away? Will it be Spartxn, the franchise’s longest-tenured (consecutively) player? Could Rigby make a push? If they find the right answer, Grizz Gaming, after an oft-jilted offseason, could be the belle of the virtual ball.

5v5

5v5 is my favorite mode. Its set schedule comprises six-game round robins for the TIPOFF and TURN tournaments.

Day/Date | Time (PT) | Opponent
THE TIPOFF TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, May 8 | 4 p.m. | Blazer5 Gaming
Thursday, May 9 | 5 p.m. | Kings Guard Gaming
Friday, May 10 | 6 p.m. | Lakers Gaming*
Wednesday, May 15 | 6 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Thursday, May 16 | 4 p.m. | Lakers Gaming
Friday, May 17 | 3 p.m. | T-Wolves Gaming
THE TURN TOURNAMNET
Wednesday, May 29 | 5 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Thursday, May 30 | 4 p.m. | DUX Infinitos
Friday, May 31 | 4 p.m. | Kings Guard Gaming
Wednesday, June 5 | 3 p.m. | Pistons GT
Thursday, June 6 | 3 p.m. | Jazz Gaming
Friday, June 7 | 5 p.m. | Grizz Gaming

Blazer5 Gaming (TIPOFF)

The leading scorer in Blazer5 Gaming history also notched a record 40 points and 7 steals against Blazer5 Gaming in his Warriors Gaming Squad debut. That would be Finals MVP Mama Im Dat Man, the best player in Blazer5 Gaming franchise history. WGS and B5 are two of only three teams to make the 5v5 playoffs five times, with the Warriors streak on going and B5’s at one. WGS is 11-3 against their Portland pals in their last 14 meetings.

Kings Guard Gaming (TIPOFF and TURN)

We covered the Kings’ youth in the 3v3 portion, but it’s worth looking back at last year’s Kings game. KGG, who went 1-12 all season, led WGS through three quarters before a ferocious defensive onslaught and CB13 dagger saved the day in a tight WGS win. That was a tactically important game for WGS—will a bright-lights matchup for the Kings’ young guns prove similarly pivotal this year? WGS has won six straight against Kings Guard after going 2-5 to start the teams’ history.

Lakers Gaming (TIPOFF x2, Game of the Week)

More of the same from 3v3 again, with the introduction of new Lakers point guard Dynasty—a presumptive top pick who fell to 29 th in the draft—likely getting his first game against the defending champions. The Warriors’ 1-3 of CB13, Mama, and Kenny have all averaged more than 25 points per game against the Lakers over the course of their careers; WGS is 10-3 against the LakeShow all time.

Jazz Gaming (TIPOFF and TURN)

From the Lakers to the Salt Lakers. We explored the Jazz’s four-man problem as far as 3v3 goes, but all four will be on the court for WGS’ three games against Utah this season. The two teams played back-to-back conference finals against each other in 2020 and 2021; only CB13 and Ria remain on their respective teams from those battles. The young Jazz feature top-10 point guard pick iufeen and former Coach of the Year Jelani Mitchell. WGS is 10-7 all-time against one of the West’s best.

T-Wolves Gaming (TIPOFF)

For years, I’ve been telling T-Wolves Gaming GM Justin Butler that it’s time WGS and TWG have a final showdown. This is a second straight team WGS has split epic playoff battles with, but also a team WGS has played only once in the last two seasons. It’s a very new-look pack this year for the T-Wolves, with a new 2-5 keyed by second overall pick Tutak. But it’s Bear and CB13—the two longest tenured point guards ever—who’ll be the marquee matchup in the final group game of the TIPOFF.

DUX Infinitos

New dukes, new DUX. Former top prospect Spam is running the show, with league vets Anias and Scoreo there to support, along with lockdown Warnocks, the first-ever French player drafted in the league (12 th overall!). DUX has been a strong 3v3 team, including 2023 champion, in their two years in the league, but their 5v5 results haven’t been equally strong. This team is built for 5s, though, and DUX will look to get their first-ever win against Warriors Gaming Squad.

Pistons GT

*rubs hands maniacally* Pistons-Warriors! MVP Ant! Two of the top teams in 2023 are back it in 2024. WGS is 14-4 against the Pistons all-time, which should really be 13-2 if we take out the three-game series I coached against the Pistons in 2021. Public analysis thinks the Pistons will be one of the best teams in the league again this year, and this matchup could have a real playoff preview vibe to it.

Grizz Gaming

We covered the Grizz at some length above, so I’ll just point out that the Grizz’s head coach AuthenticAfrican (his gamertag from his NBA 2K League playing career; his real name is Mehyar Ahmed-Hassan) is the NBA 2K League record-holder for points in a single game with 84. Number two on the list is Mama Im Dat Man with 77 (the most in a regular-season game). Warriors Gaming Squad and Grizz Gaming have combined for just 30 games scoring more than 84 points. With how defensive NBA 2K24 has been to this point, don’t expect that to go up to 31.

There are plenty of teams not discussed here, and plenty of unknowns as the 2024 season begins. But the storylines write themselves, and it should be another good year of NBA 2K League basketball.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Announces 2024 Schedule

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, will tip off the 2024 season with virtual gameplay on Wednesday, February 28, against Jazz Gaming as part of THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 Tournament. WGS will tip off 5v5 gameplay on Wednesday, May 8, against Blazer5 Gaming as part of THE TIPOFF 5v5 Tournament. This year, Warriors Gaming Squad will reside in San Francisco and will compete virtually against teams throughout the country during the regular season. Throughout the season, games will be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

Over the course of the 14-week season, each team is scheduled to play 20 total regular season 3v3 and 5v5 games. The four-week 3v3 season will include eight regular season matches, each being a best-of-five series, beginning with THE SLAM OPEN Tournament and concluding with THE SWITCH OPEN Tournament. The 5v5 season will include 12 regular season games, beginning with THE TIPOFF Tournament and ending with THE TURN Tournament. The 25 NBA 2K League teams are split into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference, with WGS as one of 12 teams in the Western Conference. Additional information on the 2024 NBA 2K League season can be found HERE.

Warriors Gaming Squad’s 2024 3v3 schedule is below:

Day/Date

Time (PT)

Opponent

THE SLAM TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, February 28

3 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Wednesday, February 28

4:30 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Thursday, February 29

4:30 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Thursday, February 29

7:30 p.m.

Lakers Gaming

THE SWITCH TOURNAMNET

Wednesday, March 20

4:30 p.m.

Bucks Gaming

Thursday, March 21

4:30 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Thursday, March 21

6 p.m.

Grizz Gaming

Monday, March 25

1 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Warriors Gaming Squad’s 2024 5v5 schedule is below:

Day/Date

Time (PT)

Opponent

THE TIPOFF TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, May 8

4 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Thursday, May 9

5 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Friday, May 10

6 p.m.

Lakers Gaming*

Wednesday, May 15

6 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Thursday, May 16

4 p.m.

Lakers Gaming

Friday, May 17

3 p.m.

T-Wolves Gaming

THE TURN TOURNAMNET

Wednesday, May 29

5 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Thursday, May 30

4 p.m.

DUX Infinitos

Friday, May 31

4 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Wednesday, June 5

3 p.m.

Pistons GT

Thursday, June 6

3 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Friday, June 7

5 p.m.

Grizz Gaming

*Denotes Game of the Week

The 2024 Warriors Gaming Squad team returned all five players from the 2023 championship roster. This includes point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, center Jaden “Nay” Bhopal, shooting guard Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser, forward Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, and forward Jeremy “Seese” Seese. Additionally, Warriors Gaming Squad hired Jordan “Len” Ross as the new head coach upon the departure of Mike Newton. Ross enters his fifth season as an NBA 2K League head coach after serving as the Gen. G Tigers’ coach for four seasons.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Announces 2024 Schedule

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, will tip off the 2024 season with virtual gameplay on Wednesday, February 28, against Jazz Gaming as part of THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 Tournament. WGS will tip off 5v5 gameplay on Wednesday, May 8, against Blazer5 Gaming as part of THE TIPOFF 5v5 Tournament. This year, Warriors Gaming Squad will reside in San Francisco and will compete virtually against teams throughout the country during the regular season. Throughout the season, games will be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

Over the course of the 14-week season, each team is scheduled to play 20 total regular season 3v3 and 5v5 games. The four-week 3v3 season will include eight regular season matches, each being a best-of-five series, beginning with THE SLAM OPEN Tournament and concluding with THE SWITCH OPEN Tournament. The 5v5 season will include 12 regular season games, beginning with THE TIPOFF Tournament and ending with THE TURN Tournament. The 25 NBA 2K League teams are split into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference, with WGS as one of 12 teams in the Western Conference. Additional information on the 2024 NBA 2K League season can be found HERE.

Warriors Gaming Squad’s 2024 3v3 schedule is below:

Day/Date

Time (PT)

Opponent

THE SLAM TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, February 28

3 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Wednesday, February 28

4:30 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Thursday, February 29

4:30 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Thursday, February 29

7:30 p.m.

Lakers Gaming

THE SWITCH TOURNAMNET

Wednesday, March 20

4:30 p.m.

Bucks Gaming

Thursday, March 21

4:30 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Thursday, March 21

6 p.m.

Grizz Gaming

Monday, March 25

1 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Warriors Gaming Squad’s 2024 5v5 schedule is below:

Day/Date

Time (PT)

Opponent

THE TIPOFF TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, May 8

4 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Thursday, May 9

5 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Friday, May 10

6 p.m.

Lakers Gaming*

Wednesday, May 15

6 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Thursday, May 16

4 p.m.

Lakers Gaming

Friday, May 17

3 p.m.

T-Wolves Gaming

THE TURN TOURNAMNET

Wednesday, May 29

5 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Thursday, May 30

4 p.m.

DUX Infinitos

Friday, May 31

4 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Wednesday, June 5

3 p.m.

Pistons GT

Thursday, June 6

3 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Friday, June 7

5 p.m.

Grizz Gaming

*Denotes Game of the Week

The 2024 Warriors Gaming Squad team returned all five players from the 2023 championship roster. This includes point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, center Jaden “Nay” Bhopal, shooting guard Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser, forward Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, and forward Jeremy “Seese” Seese. Additionally, Warriors Gaming Squad hired Jordan “Len” Ross as the new head coach upon the departure of Mike Newton. Ross enters his fifth season as an NBA 2K League head coach after serving as the Gen. G Tigers’ coach for four seasons.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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How does the 2024 NBA 2K League season work?

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The following article reflects only the views of the author and is not representative of the views of Warriors Gaming Squad, but is an accurate depiction of the 2024 NBA 2K League season structure.

A question I get asked a lot is “Can you explain the NBA 2K League 2024 season structure and schedule?” By “a lot,” of course, I mean almost never, but when I do get asked, I have the answer, which is “No.”

Sometimes, though, I answer seriously and even informatively, and I’ve been instructed to make this one of those times. Let’s dive in.

3v3 and 5v5 “splits”

The season, just like 2023, is split into two, well, “splits”: 3v3 and 5v5. These are two different game modes named for how many players are playing in the game. 3v3 is very fast-paced, with games to 21, and because they go by so quickly the league plays all 3v3 matches in a best-of-five series format, where winning the series counts as a win (the 3v3 Finals are best-of-seven, but we’ll worry about that later). 5v5 is traditional basketball and much more tactical, and those are usually single games or classic playoff series. The 3v3 split is played first, in its entirety, before any 5v5 is played. 3v3 begins February 28, and 5v5 and the season as a whole conclude June 29.

So that’s how the splits work.

3v3

The general structure of how the league works, as of 2022, is that teams play in two big tournaments per split which essentially comprise the regular season. In 3v3, these two big tournaments are called the SLAM OPEN (as in “slam dunk”) and the SWITCH OPEN (as in “switching from the first half of the season to the second,” which will make more sense when you see what the second 5v5 tournament is called).  These tournaments are twofold. The first purpose is to win the tournament. The second purpose is to earn points toward playoff qualification, which you do by a) winning games, and b) placing highly in the tournament. Basically, the more games you win and the higher you finish in the tournament, the more standings points (key term alert!) you earn towards playoff qualification.

So how does a tournament work? The first part is the group stage, where five groups of five teams play a single round robin. Every team advances to bracket play, where they’re seeded 1-25 based on group record, point differential, and other tiebreakers.

“But wait!” you object. “A 25-team bracket is clunky!” Indeed, it is. That’s where the “OPEN” part of the tournament comes in. Teams 26-32 in the bracket are amateur teams with players from the NBA 2K community, who’ve qualified for the open bracket through semi-closed qualifiers (seriously). As far as we’re concerned, community teams fill out the bracket, and then it’s simple 1-plays-32, 2-plays-31, and so on for the first round of the bracket.

That’s not the end of it though, because 3v3 tournaments—and the playoffs! But not the play-in tournament, which we’ll get to—are double-elimination (key term alert!). If you lose in the winner’s bracket, you drop to the loser’s bracket, where you suffer. No, really the loser’s bracket is just a last-chance bracket, where a series loss finally eliminates you. Eventually the tournament finals are played between the winner’s bracket winner and the loser’s bracket winner. If you’re confused, best to take a look at this bracket (unofficial, but representative) to see how it plays out.

So that’s how the two big tournaments in 3v3 work. After those are done, the top 10 teams in standings points qualify for the playoffs automatically. Every other NBA 2K League team plays in the STEAL OPEN (as in “steal a playoff spot”), along with one more amateur team, which is single-elimination, with the finalists earning playoff berths. Also, the two best-performing amateur teams from the SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN get playoff spots. In total, 14 teams make the playoffs, which, again, are double elimination; the top two seeds get a first-round bye, just like the NFL’s 14-team playoff model.

That’s the 3v3 split. It’s worth $755,000. Only playoff games are played in person this year. DUX Infinitos is the defending champs; they retain none of the same players from their championship-winning season.

5v5

I promise 5v5 is less complicated. It’s got the same 2+1 tournament structure and playoffs, and there’s no double elimination or amateur teams at all. This also has more traditional Western/Eastern Conference divides, which is reflected in the matchups.

The big difference in 5v5 is that group play really matters, because only two of the six teams in the group (or seven in one group) advance to bracket play, which takes place in person in Washington D.C. There are also six group play games in 5v5 round robin play, compared to four group play matches in 3v3 (the groups, like the stakes, are bigger in 5v5). You really want to go to D.C., too, because it’s fun, and because teams also earn standings points through 5v5 bracket play, it has a huge impact on playoff standing.

In 5v5, the groups are called the TIPOFF (in the halcyon days of yore when the league was only 5v5, this tournament “tipped off” the season) and the TURN (as in “turning over a new leaf for the second half of the season.” This is what the SWITCH OPEN is mimicking). The play-in tournament is basically the same as 3v3, but also has the elite eight played in person, because it’s the best tournament of the season. It’s called the TICKET (as in “punching your playoff ticket”).

Only 12 teams (10 from standings points, two through the TICKET) make the playoffs in 5v5. Again, only single-elimination in 5v5 playoffs. The top two seeds in each conference get a bye (think the NFL’s old 12-team playoff model) and every series is best of three, until the Finals, which is best of five.

That’s the 5v5 split. It’s worth $1,225,000. Warriors Gaming Squad won the 5v5 championship last year; they retain all five players from their championship-winning season.

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How does the 2024 NBA 2K League season work?

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The following article reflects only the views of the author and is not representative of the views of Warriors Gaming Squad, but is an accurate depiction of the 2024 NBA 2K League season structure.

A question I get asked a lot is “Can you explain the NBA 2K League 2024 season structure and schedule?” By “a lot,” of course, I mean almost never, but when I do get asked, I have the answer, which is “No.”

Sometimes, though, I answer seriously and even informatively, and I’ve been instructed to make this one of those times. Let’s dive in.

3v3 and 5v5 “splits”

The season, just like 2023, is split into two, well, “splits”: 3v3 and 5v5. These are two different game modes named for how many players are playing in the game. 3v3 is very fast-paced, with games to 21, and because they go by so quickly the league plays all 3v3 matches in a best-of-five series format, where winning the series counts as a win (the 3v3 Finals are best-of-seven, but we’ll worry about that later). 5v5 is traditional basketball and much more tactical, and those are usually single games or classic playoff series. The 3v3 split is played first, in its entirety, before any 5v5 is played. 3v3 begins February 28, and 5v5 and the season as a whole conclude June 29.

So that’s how the splits work.

3v3

The general structure of how the league works, as of 2022, is that teams play in two big tournaments per split which essentially comprise the regular season. In 3v3, these two big tournaments are called the SLAM OPEN (as in “slam dunk”) and the SWITCH OPEN (as in “switching from the first half of the season to the second,” which will make more sense when you see what the second 5v5 tournament is called).  These tournaments are twofold. The first purpose is to win the tournament. The second purpose is to earn points toward playoff qualification, which you do by a) winning games, and b) placing highly in the tournament. Basically, the more games you win and the higher you finish in the tournament, the more standings points (key term alert!) you earn towards playoff qualification.

So how does a tournament work? The first part is the group stage, where five groups of five teams play a single round robin. Every team advances to bracket play, where they’re seeded 1-25 based on group record, point differential, and other tiebreakers.

“But wait!” you object. “A 25-team bracket is clunky!” Indeed, it is. That’s where the “OPEN” part of the tournament comes in. Teams 26-32 in the bracket are amateur teams with players from the NBA 2K community, who’ve qualified for the open bracket through semi-closed qualifiers (seriously). As far as we’re concerned, community teams fill out the bracket, and then it’s simple 1-plays-32, 2-plays-31, and so on for the first round of the bracket.

That’s not the end of it though, because 3v3 tournaments—and the playoffs! But not the play-in tournament, which we’ll get to—are double-elimination (key term alert!). If you lose in the winner’s bracket, you drop to the loser’s bracket, where you suffer. No, really the loser’s bracket is just a last-chance bracket, where a series loss finally eliminates you. Eventually the tournament finals are played between the winner’s bracket winner and the loser’s bracket winner. If you’re confused, best to take a look at this bracket (unofficial, but representative) to see how it plays out.

So that’s how the two big tournaments in 3v3 work. After those are done, the top 10 teams in standings points qualify for the playoffs automatically. Every other NBA 2K League team plays in the STEAL OPEN (as in “steal a playoff spot”), along with one more amateur team, which is single-elimination, with the finalists earning playoff berths. Also, the two best-performing amateur teams from the SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN get playoff spots. In total, 14 teams make the playoffs, which, again, are double elimination; the top two seeds get a first-round bye, just like the NFL’s 14-team playoff model.

That’s the 3v3 split. It’s worth $755,000. Only playoff games are played in person this year. DUX Infinitos is the defending champs; they retain none of the same players from their championship-winning season.

5v5

I promise 5v5 is less complicated. It’s got the same 2+1 tournament structure and playoffs, and there’s no double elimination or amateur teams at all. This also has more traditional Western/Eastern Conference divides, which is reflected in the matchups.

The big difference in 5v5 is that group play really matters, because only two of the six teams in the group (or seven in one group) advance to bracket play, which takes place in person in Washington D.C. There are also six group play games in 5v5 round robin play, compared to four group play matches in 3v3 (the groups, like the stakes, are bigger in 5v5). You really want to go to D.C., too, because it’s fun, and because teams also earn standings points through 5v5 bracket play, it has a huge impact on playoff standing.

In 5v5, the groups are called the TIPOFF (in the halcyon days of yore when the league was only 5v5, this tournament “tipped off” the season) and the TURN (as in “turning over a new leaf for the second half of the season.” This is what the SWITCH OPEN is mimicking). The play-in tournament is basically the same as 3v3, but also has the elite eight played in person, because it’s the best tournament of the season. It’s called the TICKET (as in “punching your playoff ticket”).

Only 12 teams (10 from standings points, two through the TICKET) make the playoffs in 5v5. Again, only single-elimination in 5v5 playoffs. The top two seeds in each conference get a bye (think the NFL’s old 12-team playoff model) and every series is best of three, until the Finals, which is best of five.

That’s the 5v5 split. It’s worth $1,225,000. Warriors Gaming Squad won the 5v5 championship last year; they retain all five players from their championship-winning season.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Announces New Head Coach

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, has hired Jordan Ross as head coach, the team announced today. Ross replaces Mike Newton who spent four seasons with Warriors Gaming Squad and led the team to two finals appearances, a 99-49 record, and a 2023 NBA 2K League Championship.

Ross enters his fifth season as a NBA 2K League head coach after serving as the Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai’s coach for four seasons. During his tenure with Gen.G, he obtained a 71-57 career record and led the Tigers of Shanghai to the playoffs in 2022 and 2023.

“We think Jordan is the perfect fit to lead our team,” said Warriors Gaming Squad General Manager Rustin Lee. “He has a wealth of NBA 2K League knowledge, stemming from his playing days, analyst days and prior experience as a 2K coach. He’s established numerous relationships around the league and communicates well with players, so we’re happy to have him.”

Prior to coaching in the NBA 2K League, Ross went undrafted in the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft. He went on to serve as a senior analyst, covering the NBA 2K league for DIMER 2K before joining Gen.G during the team’s inaugural season in 2020. Ross received a Recording Arts degree from The Los Angeles Film School and currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 25 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Announces New Head Coach

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, has hired Jordan Ross as head coach, the team announced today. Ross replaces Mike Newton who spent four seasons with Warriors Gaming Squad and led the team to two finals appearances, a 99-49 record, and a 2023 NBA 2K League Championship.

Ross enters his fifth season as a NBA 2K League head coach after serving as the Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai’s coach for four seasons. During his tenure with Gen.G, he obtained a 71-57 career record and led the Tigers of Shanghai to the playoffs in 2022 and 2023.

“We think Jordan is the perfect fit to lead our team,” said Warriors Gaming Squad General Manager Rustin Lee. “He has a wealth of NBA 2K League knowledge, stemming from his playing days, analyst days and prior experience as a 2K coach. He’s established numerous relationships around the league and communicates well with players, so we’re happy to have him.”

Prior to coaching in the NBA 2K League, Ross went undrafted in the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft. He went on to serve as a senior analyst, covering the NBA 2K league for DIMER 2K before joining Gen.G during the team’s inaugural season in 2020. Ross received a Recording Arts degree from The Los Angeles Film School and currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 25 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad’s Jeremy Seese Named 2023 NBA 2K League Defensive Player of the Year

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad forward Jeremy “Seese” Seese has been named the 2023 NBA 2K League Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced today at the 2023 NBA 2K League All-Star Game. Seese’s first career Defensive Player of the Year honor comes after becoming the first player in NBA 2K League history to win back-to-back NBA 2K League championships with two different teams: Bucks Gaming in 2022 and Warriors Gaming Squad in 2023.

Seese, who joined Warriors Gaming Squad midway through the 2023 season from Cavs Legion GC, averaged 8.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game over 26 appearances in 5v5 games (all starts) in the 2023 season. During the 2023 playoffs, Seese averaged 7.5 points, 1.3 steals, and 4.3 rebounds per game. Warriors Gaming Squad ranked first in team defensive rating and allowed the lowest opponent field goal percentage in the league over the course of the season.

The NBA 2K League announced previously that Seese had been named to the 2023 NBA 2K League All-Defensive Team for the first time in his career. Seese was also voted a member of the All-NBA 2K League First Team, marking his first career First Team selection. During the 2022 season, Seese was named NBA 2K League Most Improved Player and earned a spot on the All-2K League Second Team with Bucks Gaming after averaging 8.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in 5v5 play.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad’s Jeremy Seese Named 2023 NBA 2K League Defensive Player of the Year

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad forward Jeremy “Seese” Seese has been named the 2023 NBA 2K League Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced today at the 2023 NBA 2K League All-Star Game. Seese’s first career Defensive Player of the Year honor comes after becoming the first player in NBA 2K League history to win back-to-back NBA 2K League championships with two different teams: Bucks Gaming in 2022 and Warriors Gaming Squad in 2023.

Seese, who joined Warriors Gaming Squad midway through the 2023 season from Cavs Legion GC, averaged 8.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game over 26 appearances in 5v5 games (all starts) in the 2023 season. During the 2023 playoffs, Seese averaged 7.5 points, 1.3 steals, and 4.3 rebounds per game. Warriors Gaming Squad ranked first in team defensive rating and allowed the lowest opponent field goal percentage in the league over the course of the season.

The NBA 2K League announced previously that Seese had been named to the 2023 NBA 2K League All-Defensive Team for the first time in his career. Seese was also voted a member of the All-NBA 2K League First Team, marking his first career First Team selection. During the 2022 season, Seese was named NBA 2K League Most Improved Player and earned a spot on the All-2K League Second Team with Bucks Gaming after averaging 8.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in 5v5 play.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Retains All Five Players Ahead of 2024 NBA 2K League Draft

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SAN FRANCISCO – The 2023 NBA 2K League Champion Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, are retaining center Jaden “Nay” Bhopal, guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, forward Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, guard Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser, and forward Jeremy “Seese” Seese for the 2024 NBA 2K League season, it was announced today. Warriors Gaming Squad is the first team in NBA 2K League history to retain all five players.

Bhopal was selected with the 36th overall pick by Warriors Gaming Squad in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft. In 5v5 play last season, Bhopal averaged 11.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game on a team-high 79.6% shooting. He led the team in rebounds per game throughout the team’s regular and postseason campaigns and shot a team-high 88.0% from the field during the postseason.

Bostwick has completed five seasons with Warriors Gaming Squad after being selected with the 10th overall pick by the team in the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft. Throughout the 2023 5v5 regular season, Bostwick averaged 18.9 points and 6.9 assists over 26 appearances (all starts), and during the playoffs averaged 20.6 points per game while shooting a team-high 54.6% from the three-point line.

Hailey was acquired by Warriors Gaming Squad via trade with DUX Infinitos prior to the 2023 season. In 5v5 play, he averaged 13.4 points per game while shooting a team-high 68.7% from the three-point line and led the team with 2.0 steals per game. During the team’s 2023 playoff run, Hailey averaged 10.9 points and a team-high 2.5 steals per game. This season, Hailey was named a starter on the NBA 2K League All-Star team for the first time in his career.

Nasser, a six-year NBA 2K League veteran, was acquired by Warriors Gaming Squad midway through the 2022 season from Kings Guard Gaming. Last season, he averaged 20.2 points and a team-high 7.0 assists per game. Nasser was named 2023 5v5 Finals MVP after notching 22.8 points and 6.5 assists per game in WGS’s championship series against NBL Oz Gaming.

Seese, who joined Warriors Gaming Squad midway through the 2023 season via Cavs Legion GC, averaged 8.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game last season. During the 2023 playoffs, Seese averaged 7.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. With Warriors Gaming Squad winning the 2023 NBA 2K League 5v5 Championship, Seese became the first player in NBA 2K League history to win back-to-back championships with two different teams after competing with 2022 NBA 2K League 5v5 Champion Bucks Gaming last season.

Additionally, Warriors Gaming Squad has traded a first round pick for the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft and a third round pick for the 2025 draft to Jazz Gaming in exchange a 2024 third round pick and a 2025 second round pick. Warriors Gaming Squad forfeited its three picks in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft in order to retain all five players for the 2024 season.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and has made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Retains All Five Players Ahead of 2024 NBA 2K League Draft

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SAN FRANCISCO – The 2023 NBA 2K League Champion Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, are retaining center Jaden “Nay” Bhopal, guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, forward Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, guard Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser, and forward Jeremy “Seese” Seese for the 2024 NBA 2K League season, it was announced today. Warriors Gaming Squad is the first team in NBA 2K League history to retain all five players.

Bhopal was selected with the 36th overall pick by Warriors Gaming Squad in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft. In 5v5 play last season, Bhopal averaged 11.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game on a team-high 79.6% shooting. He led the team in rebounds per game throughout the team’s regular and postseason campaigns and shot a team-high 88.0% from the field during the postseason.

Bostwick has completed five seasons with Warriors Gaming Squad after being selected with the 10th overall pick by the team in the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft. Throughout the 2023 5v5 regular season, Bostwick averaged 18.9 points and 6.9 assists over 26 appearances (all starts), and during the playoffs averaged 20.6 points per game while shooting a team-high 54.6% from the three-point line.

Hailey was acquired by Warriors Gaming Squad via trade with DUX Infinitos prior to the 2023 season. In 5v5 play, he averaged 13.4 points per game while shooting a team-high 68.7% from the three-point line and led the team with 2.0 steals per game. During the team’s 2023 playoff run, Hailey averaged 10.9 points and a team-high 2.5 steals per game. This season, Hailey was named a starter on the NBA 2K League All-Star team for the first time in his career.

Nasser, a six-year NBA 2K League veteran, was acquired by Warriors Gaming Squad midway through the 2022 season from Kings Guard Gaming. Last season, he averaged 20.2 points and a team-high 7.0 assists per game. Nasser was named 2023 5v5 Finals MVP after notching 22.8 points and 6.5 assists per game in WGS’s championship series against NBL Oz Gaming.

Seese, who joined Warriors Gaming Squad midway through the 2023 season via Cavs Legion GC, averaged 8.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game last season. During the 2023 playoffs, Seese averaged 7.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. With Warriors Gaming Squad winning the 2023 NBA 2K League 5v5 Championship, Seese became the first player in NBA 2K League history to win back-to-back championships with two different teams after competing with 2022 NBA 2K League 5v5 Champion Bucks Gaming last season.

Additionally, Warriors Gaming Squad has traded a first round pick for the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft and a third round pick for the 2025 draft to Jazz Gaming in exchange a 2024 third round pick and a 2025 second round pick. Warriors Gaming Squad forfeited its three picks in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft in order to retain all five players for the 2024 season.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and has made four conference finals before winning the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit Warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Kenny Got Work Named 2023 NBA 2K League Western Conference All-Star

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad forward Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey and head coach Mike Newton have been selected to participate in the third annual NBA 2K League All-Star Game, the league announced today. Hailey and Newton will make their first career All-Star appearances for the Western Conference.

Hailey averaged 14.6 points and shot .796 from the three-point line over 18 appearances in 5v5 games (all starts) in the 2023 season. During the 2020 season, Hailey was named NBA 2K League MVP with Raptors Uprising GC after averaging 35.3 points and 8.3 assists per game. The forward was also named MVP of THE TIPOFF and THE TURN, and was selected to the All-2K League First Team and All-Defensive Team in 2020. The Memphis native later won the Fan Engagement Award during the same season.

Newton completed his fourth season as head coach for Warriors Gaming Squad in 2023, where he became the first coach in franchise history to win a NBA 2K League Championship after leading the team to a 14-4 record in 5v5 play and 59-51 record in 3v3 play. Prior to the 2023 season, Newton has led Warriors Gaming Squad to four final fours with the team making the playoffs every year since 2019.

Joining Hailey on the Western Conference All-Star team are: Anthony “Ant” Costanzo (Pistons GT), Mason “JohhnyRed” Bracken (Bucks Gaming), Connor “Connor” Hardin (Pistons GT), and Ja’Ron “Bagmotion” Baylor (Pistons GT).

The third annual NBA 2K League All-Star Game will take place on Friday, September 22, at 4 p.m. PST at NBA Headquarters in Manhattan in New York City and will be broadcast on Stadium and the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The event will include both 5v5 and 3v3 gameplay formats and will award a total of $30,000 to participants.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team won the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023 and has made the playoffs every year since 2019. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit warriorsgs.nba.com and 2kleague.nba.com.

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Kenny Got Work Named 2023 NBA 2K League Western Conference All-Star

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad forward Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey and head coach Mike Newton have been selected to participate in the third annual NBA 2K League All-Star Game, the league announced today. Hailey and Newton will make their first career All-Star appearances for the Western Conference.

Hailey averaged 14.6 points and shot .796 from the three-point line over 18 appearances in 5v5 games (all starts) in the 2023 season. During the 2020 season, Hailey was named NBA 2K League MVP with Raptors Uprising GC after averaging 35.3 points and 8.3 assists per game. The forward was also named MVP of THE TIPOFF and THE TURN, and was selected to the All-2K League First Team and All-Defensive Team in 2020. The Memphis native later won the Fan Engagement Award during the same season.

Newton completed his fourth season as head coach for Warriors Gaming Squad in 2023, where he became the first coach in franchise history to win a NBA 2K League Championship after leading the team to a 14-4 record in 5v5 play and 59-51 record in 3v3 play. Prior to the 2023 season, Newton has led Warriors Gaming Squad to four final fours with the team making the playoffs every year since 2019.

Joining Hailey on the Western Conference All-Star team are: Anthony “Ant” Costanzo (Pistons GT), Mason “JohhnyRed” Bracken (Bucks Gaming), Connor “Connor” Hardin (Pistons GT), and Ja’Ron “Bagmotion” Baylor (Pistons GT).

The third annual NBA 2K League All-Star Game will take place on Friday, September 22, at 4 p.m. PST at NBA Headquarters in Manhattan in New York City and will be broadcast on Stadium and the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The event will include both 5v5 and 3v3 gameplay formats and will award a total of $30,000 to participants.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team won the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship in 2023 and has made the playoffs every year since 2019. The NBA 2K League, launched in 2018, and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit warriorsgs.nba.com and 2kleague.nba.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Wins 2023 NBA 2K League 5v5 Championship

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, has won the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship following tonight’s 3-1 series win against NBL Oz Gaming. With tonight’s win, the Warriors have become the first franchise to win championships in the NBA (1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), NBA G League (2015) and NBA 2K League (2023).

For photos of tonight’s championship win, please click HERE.

Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser was named NBA 2K League Finals MVP after averaging 22.7 points, 6.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in today’s series matchup. Jeremy “Seese” Seese became the first NBA 2K League player to win back-to-back championships with two different teams after averaging 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game against NBL Oz Gaming. Charlie “CB13” Bostwick averaged 20 points and 6 assists, Jaden “Nay” Bhopal averaged 11.2 points and 10.2 rebounds, and Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, averaged 12.5 points and 2.2 steals per game in today’s championship matchup.

Led by third-year head coach Mike Newton, Warriors Gaming finished the 2023 NBA 2K League season with a regular season record of 14-4 in 5v5 play and 59-51 in second-year 3v3 play. En route to the title, WGS defeated Pistons GT 2-0 in the quarterfinals and claimed a 2-0 victory over Bucks Gaming in the Western Conference Finals of the playoffs.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and has made three consecutive final fours. The NBA 2K League was launched in 2018, and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Wins 2023 NBA 2K League 5v5 Championship

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, has won the franchise’s first NBA 2K League Championship following tonight’s 3-1 series win against NBL Oz Gaming. With tonight’s win, the Warriors have become the first franchise to win championships in the NBA (1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), NBA G League (2015) and NBA 2K League (2023).

For photos of tonight’s championship win, please click HERE.

Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser was named NBA 2K League Finals MVP after averaging 22.7 points, 6.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in today’s series matchup. Jeremy “Seese” Seese became the first NBA 2K League player to win back-to-back championships with two different teams after averaging 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game against NBL Oz Gaming. Charlie “CB13” Bostwick averaged 20 points and 6 assists, Jaden “Nay” Bhopal averaged 11.2 points and 10.2 rebounds, and Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey, averaged 12.5 points and 2.2 steals per game in today’s championship matchup.

Led by third-year head coach Mike Newton, Warriors Gaming finished the 2023 NBA 2K League season with a regular season record of 14-4 in 5v5 play and 59-51 in second-year 3v3 play. En route to the title, WGS defeated Pistons GT 2-0 in the quarterfinals and claimed a 2-0 victory over Bucks Gaming in the Western Conference Finals of the playoffs.

Warriors Gaming Squad is one of 25 teams in the NBA 2K League and one of 22 teams owned by NBA franchises. The team has made the playoffs every year since 2019 and has made three consecutive final fours. The NBA 2K League was launched in 2018, and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. For more information about Warriors Gaming Squad and the NBA 2K League, visit warriorsgs.nba.com and NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Acquires Jeremy “Seese” Seese

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, have acquired Jeremy “Seese” Seese from Cavs Legion GC along with a 2024 second round pick. In the deal, Warriors Gaming Squad sends Veron “YooVc” Coates and a 2024 first round pick to Cavs Legion GC.

Seese averaged 8.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game at PF in 5v5 play last season and shot 53.7% from the three-point line. Originally from Coatesville, Penn., Seese was drafted 38th overall by Lakers Gaming in 2021. In 2022, he was named NBA 2K League Most Improved Player and earned a spot on the All-2K League Second Team. Seese has spent the past two seasons competing with Bucks Gaming and Cavs Legion GC and won the NBA 2K League 5v5 Championship with Bucks Gaming in 2022. Seese will compete as a power forward with Warriors Gaming Squad.

Coates averaged 18.9 points and 10.3 rebounds per game at C in 5v5 play last season. A native of Queens, N.Y., Coates was drafted 3rd overall by Warriors Gaming Squad in the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft and posted averages of 17.4 points and 9.9 rebounds per game during his rookie campaign that same year.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 24 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Acquires Jeremy “Seese” Seese

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, have acquired Jeremy “Seese” Seese from Cavs Legion GC along with a 2024 second round pick. In the deal, Warriors Gaming Squad sends Veron “YooVc” Coates and a 2024 first round pick to Cavs Legion GC.

Seese averaged 8.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game at PF in 5v5 play last season and shot 53.7% from the three-point line. Originally from Coatesville, Penn., Seese was drafted 38th overall by Lakers Gaming in 2021. In 2022, he was named NBA 2K League Most Improved Player and earned a spot on the All-2K League Second Team. Seese has spent the past two seasons competing with Bucks Gaming and Cavs Legion GC and won the NBA 2K League 5v5 Championship with Bucks Gaming in 2022. Seese will compete as a power forward with Warriors Gaming Squad.

Coates averaged 18.9 points and 10.3 rebounds per game at C in 5v5 play last season. A native of Queens, N.Y., Coates was drafted 3rd overall by Warriors Gaming Squad in the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft and posted averages of 17.4 points and 9.9 rebounds per game during his rookie campaign that same year.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 24 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Clinches 3v3 Playoff Berth

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Warriors Gaming Squad clinched the tenth seed in the NBA 2K League 3v3 Playoffs, the franchise’s first-ever 3v3 playoff berth in two seasons of 3v3 competition.

A mainstay in the 5v5 playoffs with a streak of four consecutive appearances, WGS finished in automatic 3v3 qualifying position for the first time. WGS finished the 3v3 season with 140 standings points, and will play seventh seed NBL Oz Gaming, the NBA 2K League affiliate of the National Basketball League, in the first round on May 10. Last season, the first year in which the NBA 2K League featured 3v3 competition, WGS made the conference finals of the play-in Steal Open tournament, but fell to Jazz Gaming with a play-in spot on the line.

With a revamped roster in 2023, Warriors Gaming Squad earned 70 points toward playoff qualification in the Slam Open, keyed by a 6-2 record in group play. The team doubled its points in the Switch Open, becoming the first team to defeat Bucks Gaming in group play and proceeded to advance to within one series win of in-person bracket play. Point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick started every matchup, averaging 12.1 points and 2.1 assists per game in the first-to-21 game mode. Three-year starter Veron “YooVc” Coates and rookie Jaden “Nay” Bhopal started alongside CB13 during the Slam Open, while veterans Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey and Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser suited up for the Switch Open.

The top 10 out of 25 NBA 2K League teams clinched automatic 3v3 playoff berths, while two more will qualify through the Steal Open play-in tournament. The 3v3 playoffs also include two amateur teams, who qualified through their performance in prior amateur qualifiers and tournament bracket play.

The double-elimination 3v3 playoffs will be from May 10-13, in-person at District E in Washington D.C. The Steal Open, also live from District E, will run from May 5-6. Follow Warriors Gaming and NBA 2K League on all social platforms for more information.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Clinches 3v3 Playoff Berth

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Warriors Gaming Squad clinched the tenth seed in the NBA 2K League 3v3 Playoffs, the franchise’s first-ever 3v3 playoff berth in two seasons of 3v3 competition.

A mainstay in the 5v5 playoffs with a streak of four consecutive appearances, WGS finished in automatic 3v3 qualifying position for the first time. WGS finished the 3v3 season with 140 standings points, and will play seventh seed NBL Oz Gaming, the NBA 2K League affiliate of the National Basketball League, in the first round on May 10. Last season, the first year in which the NBA 2K League featured 3v3 competition, WGS made the conference finals of the play-in Steal Open tournament, but fell to Jazz Gaming with a play-in spot on the line.

With a revamped roster in 2023, Warriors Gaming Squad earned 70 points toward playoff qualification in the Slam Open, keyed by a 6-2 record in group play. The team doubled its points in the Switch Open, becoming the first team to defeat Bucks Gaming in group play and proceeded to advance to within one series win of in-person bracket play. Point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick started every matchup, averaging 12.1 points and 2.1 assists per game in the first-to-21 game mode. Three-year starter Veron “YooVc” Coates and rookie Jaden “Nay” Bhopal started alongside CB13 during the Slam Open, while veterans Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey and Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser suited up for the Switch Open.

The top 10 out of 25 NBA 2K League teams clinched automatic 3v3 playoff berths, while two more will qualify through the Steal Open play-in tournament. The 3v3 playoffs also include two amateur teams, who qualified through their performance in prior amateur qualifiers and tournament bracket play.

The double-elimination 3v3 playoffs will be from May 10-13, in-person at District E in Washington D.C. The Steal Open, also live from District E, will run from May 5-6. Follow Warriors Gaming and NBA 2K League on all social platforms for more information.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Announces 2023 Season Schedule

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PLAYA VISTA, Calif. – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, will tip off the 2023 season with in-person gameplay on Thursday, March 9, against Wizards District Gaming as part of THE SLAM 3v3 Tournament. WGS will tip off 5v5 gameplay on Tuesday, May 23, against Pistons GT as part of THE TIPOFF 5v5 Tournament. This year, Warriors Gaming Squad will reside in Washington D.C, the NBA 2K League’s host city. Throughout the season, games will be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
https://twitter.com/WarriorsGaming/status/1628454604634554373
Over the course of the eight-week season, each team is scheduled to play 28 total regular season 3v3 and 5v5 games. The four-week 3v3 season will include 16 regular season games, beginning with THE SLAM Tournament and concluding with THE SWITCH Tournament. The 5v5 season will include 12 regular season games, beginning with THE TIPOFF Tournament and ending with THE TURN Tournament. The 25 NBA 2K League teams are split into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference, with WGS as one of 12 teams in the Western Conference. Additional information on the 2023 NBA 2K League season can be found HERE.

Warriors Gaming Squad’s 2023 3v3 schedule is below:

Day/Date

Time (PT)

Opponent

THE SLAM TOURNAMENT

Thursday, March 9

4:30 p.m.

Wizards District Gaming

Thursday, March 9

6:00 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Saturday, March 11

5:15 p.m.

Magic Gaming

Saturday, March 11

7:30 p.m.

Knicks Gaming

Thursday, March 16

5:15 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Thursday, March 16

6:45 p.m.

Wizards District Gaming

Friday, March 17

3:00 p.m.

Magic Gaming

Friday, March 17

6:00 p.m.

Knicks Gaming

THE SWITCH TOURNAMENT

Thursday, April 6

4:30 p.m.

Gen.G Tigers

Thursday, April 6

6:00 p.m.

Bucks Gaming

Friday, April 7

3:45 p.m.

NBL Oz Gaming

Friday, April 7

6:00 p.m.

Hornets Venom GT

Tuesday, April 11

5:15 p.m.

Hornets Venom GT

Tuesday, April 11

7:30 p.m.

NBL Oz Gaming

Wednesday, April 12

3:45 p.m.

Bucks Gaming

Wednesday, April 12

5:15 p.m.

Gen.G Tigers

Warriors Gaming Squad’s 2023 5v5 schedule is below:

Day/Date

Time (PT)

Opponent

THE TIPOFF TOURNAMENT

Tuesday, May 23

5:00 p.m.

Pistons GT

Thursday, May 25

3:45 p.m.

Bucks Gaming

Friday, May 26

5:00 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Wednesday, May 31

3:00 p.m.

Pistons GT

Friday, June 2

3:00 p.m.

Pacers Gaming

Friday, June 2

6:00 p.m.

Mavs Gaming

THE TURN TOURNAMENT

Tuesday, June 20

3:00 p.m.

Lakers Gaming

Thursday, June 22

3:45 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Friday, June 23

5:00 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Tuesday, June 27

3:00 p.m.

Lakers Gaming

Friday, June 30

4:00 p.m.

Pacers Gaming

Friday, June 30

7:00 p.m.

Bucks Gaming*

*Denotes Game of the Week

The 2023 Warriors Gaming Squad roster includes point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, forward/center Jaden “Nay” Bhopal, center Veron “YooVc” Coates, shooting guard Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser, and guard Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 25 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Announces 2023 Season Schedule

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PLAYA VISTA, Calif. – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, will tip off the 2023 season with in-person gameplay on Thursday, March 9, against Wizards District Gaming as part of THE SLAM 3v3 Tournament. WGS will tip off 5v5 gameplay on Tuesday, May 23, against Pistons GT as part of THE TIPOFF 5v5 Tournament. This year, Warriors Gaming Squad will reside in Washington D.C, the NBA 2K League’s host city. Throughout the season, games will be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

The 2023 @NBA2KLeague Season is almost here! Mark your calendars 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/REdttZThYz

— Warriors Gaming (@WarriorsGaming) February 22, 2023

Over the course of the eight-week season, each team is scheduled to play 28 total regular season 3v3 and 5v5 games. The four-week 3v3 season will include 16 regular season games, beginning with THE SLAM Tournament and concluding with THE SWITCH Tournament. The 5v5 season will include 12 regular season games, beginning with THE TIPOFF Tournament and ending with THE TURN Tournament. The 25 NBA 2K League teams are split into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference, with WGS as one of 12 teams in the Western Conference. Additional information on the 2023 NBA 2K League season can be found HERE.

Warriors Gaming Squad’s 2023 3v3 schedule is below:

Day/Date

Time (PT)

Opponent

THE SLAM TOURNAMENT

Thursday, March 9

4:30 p.m.

Wizards District Gaming

Thursday, March 9

6:00 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Saturday, March 11

5:15 p.m.

Magic Gaming

Saturday, March 11

7:30 p.m.

Knicks Gaming

Thursday, March 16

5:15 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Thursday, March 16

6:45 p.m.

Wizards District Gaming

Friday, March 17

3:00 p.m.

Magic Gaming

Friday, March 17

6:00 p.m.

Knicks Gaming

THE SWITCH TOURNAMENT

Thursday, April 6

4:30 p.m.

Gen.G Tigers

Thursday, April 6

6:00 p.m.

Bucks Gaming

Friday, April 7

3:45 p.m.

NBL Oz Gaming

Friday, April 7

6:00 p.m.

Hornets Venom GT

Tuesday, April 11

5:15 p.m.

Hornets Venom GT

Tuesday, April 11

7:30 p.m.

NBL Oz Gaming

Wednesday, April 12

3:45 p.m.

Bucks Gaming

Wednesday, April 12

5:15 p.m.

Gen.G Tigers

Warriors Gaming Squad’s 2023 5v5 schedule is below:

Day/Date

Time (PT)

Opponent

THE TIPOFF TOURNAMENT

Tuesday, May 23

5:00 p.m.

Pistons GT

Thursday, May 25

3:45 p.m.

Bucks Gaming

Friday, May 26

5:00 p.m.

Jazz Gaming

Wednesday, May 31

3:00 p.m.

Pistons GT

Friday, June 2

3:00 p.m.

Pacers Gaming

Friday, June 2

6:00 p.m.

Mavs Gaming

THE TURN TOURNAMENT

Tuesday, June 20

3:00 p.m.

Lakers Gaming

Thursday, June 22

3:45 p.m.

Kings Guard Gaming

Friday, June 23

5:00 p.m.

Blazer5 Gaming

Tuesday, June 27

3:00 p.m.

Lakers Gaming

Friday, June 30

4:00 p.m.

Pacers Gaming

Friday, June 30

7:00 p.m.

Bucks Gaming*

*Denotes Game of the Week

The 2023 Warriors Gaming Squad roster includes point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, forward/center Jaden “Nay” Bhopal, center Veron “YooVc” Coates, shooting guard Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser, and guard Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 25 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Completes Roster at 2023 NBA 2K League Draft

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PLAYA VISTA, Calif. – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, selected Jaden “Nay” Bhopal in the second round (36th overall pick) at yesterday’s 2023 NBA 2K League Draft. Additionally, the team acquired Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey from DUX Infinitos.

Bhopal and Hailey join Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser, and Veron “YooVc” Coates, who were retained by Warriors Gaming Squad last season, where the team advanced to the Western Conference Finals.

The full 2023 Warriors Gaming Squad roster is below:

Name

Position

State

Draft Selection

Charlie “CB13” Bostwick

Point Guard

New York

10th overall (2019, Warriors Gaming Squad)

Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser

Shooting Guard

California

29th overall (2018, Blazer5 Gaming)

Jaden “Nay” Bhopal

Forward/Center

British Columbia

36th overall (2023, Warriors Gaming Squad)

Veron “YooVc” Coates

Center

New York

3rd overall (2021, Warriors Gaming Squad)

Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey

Shooting Guard

Tennessee

11th overall (2018, Raptors Uprising GC)

Before the draft took place, Warriors Gaming traded Sam “Gradient” Salyers and a 2024 third round draft pick to Hawks Talon GC in exchange for their 2024 first round draft pick. WGS also acquired the 21st overall pick in the 2023 draft from Nets GC. In a separate transaction, WGS acquired Hailey, the 36th pick of the 2023 draft, and a 2024 first round pick via a trade with DUX Infinitos. In return, Warriors Gaming Squad gave DUX Infinitos the 21st and 46th overall picks of the 2023 draft as well as a 2024 second round draft pick.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 24 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Completes Roster at 2023 NBA 2K League Draft

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PLAYA VISTA, Calif. – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the Golden State Warriors, selected Jaden “Nay” Bhopal in the second round (36th overall pick) at yesterday’s 2023 NBA 2K League Draft. Additionally, the team acquired Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey from DUX Infinitos.

Bhopal and Hailey join Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser, and Veron “YooVc” Coates, who were retained by Warriors Gaming Squad last season, where the team advanced to the Western Conference Finals.

The full 2023 Warriors Gaming Squad roster is below:

Name

Position

State

Draft Selection

Charlie “CB13” Bostwick

Point Guard

New York

10th overall (2019, Warriors Gaming Squad)

Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser

Shooting Guard

California

29th overall (2018, Blazer5 Gaming)

Jaden “Nay” Bhopal

Forward/Center

British Columbia

36th overall (2023, Warriors Gaming Squad)

Veron “YooVc” Coates

Center

New York

3rd overall (2021, Warriors Gaming Squad)

Kenneth “Kenny Got Work” Hailey

Shooting Guard

Tennessee

11th overall (2018, Raptors Uprising GC)

Before the draft took place, Warriors Gaming traded Sam “Gradient” Salyers and a 2024 third round draft pick to Hawks Talon GC in exchange for their 2024 first round draft pick. WGS also acquired the 21st overall pick in the 2023 draft from Nets GC. In a separate transaction, WGS acquired Hailey, the 36th pick of the 2023 draft, and a 2024 first round pick via a trade with DUX Infinitos. In return, Warriors Gaming Squad gave DUX Infinitos the 21st and 46th overall picks of the 2023 draft as well as a 2024 second round draft pick.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 24 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Acquires Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser As Part of Three-Team Trade

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the 2022 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, has acquired Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser from Kings Guard Gaming and has sent Antoine “ANTOINE” Featherstone to Cavs Legion GC as part of a three-team trade.

Nasser is averaging 21.4 points and 10 assists per game in 5v5 play this season and is the NBA 2K League’s all-time career leader in points (4,569), assists (1,684) and games played by a point guard (168). A Bay Area native from San Bruno, Nasser was originally drafted 29th overall by Blazer5 Gaming in 2018 and was named NBA 2K League MVP in 2019 after being named a finalist for the award during his rookie campaign in 2018. Nasser has spent the past two seasons competing with Kings Guard Gaming. Nasser, who has been competing as point guard, will transition to shooting guard with Warriors Gaming Squad.

Featherstone has averaged 12.6 points and 3.7 assists per game in 5v5 play this season. A native of Maryland, Featherstone was drafted 13th overall by Warriors Gaming Squad in the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft and posted averages of 13.4 points and 4.6 assists per game during his rookie campaign that same year.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

About the NBA 2K League

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 24 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Acquires Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser As Part of Three-Team Trade

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), the NBA 2K League affiliate team of the 2022 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, has acquired Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser from Kings Guard Gaming and has sent Antoine “ANTOINE” Featherstone to Cavs Legion GC as part of a three-team trade.

Nasser is averaging 21.4 points and 10 assists per game in 5v5 play this season and is the NBA 2K League’s all-time career leader in points (4,569), assists (1,684) and games played by a point guard (168). A Bay Area native from San Bruno, Nasser was originally drafted 29th overall by Blazer5 Gaming in 2018 and was named NBA 2K League MVP in 2019 after being named a finalist for the award during his rookie campaign in 2018. Nasser has spent the past two seasons competing with Kings Guard Gaming. Nasser, who has been competing as point guard, will transition to shooting guard with Warriors Gaming Squad.

Featherstone has averaged 12.6 points and 3.7 assists per game in 5v5 play this season. A native of Maryland, Featherstone was drafted 13th overall by Warriors Gaming Squad in the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft and posted averages of 13.4 points and 4.6 assists per game during his rookie campaign that same year.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

About the NBA 2K League

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 24 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

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Season Check In with Head Coach Mike Newton

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We had the chance to sit down and talk with Warriors Gaming Squad Head Coach Mike Newton for a mid-season check-in. Newton, in his third season coaching WGS, talked about returning all five starters, this season’s new format, his expectations for THE TURN Tournament, and much more.

1. First and foremost, WGS became the first team to return all five starters for a second consecutive season. Were you surprised that was possible, and what is it like having that continuity?

“Yeah, I was super surprised. Going in after we lost in the final four last year, our team was super close. I wasn’t able to be there the whole year with the Olympics (Newton served as the Director of Operations and Player Development Coach for Team Nigeria), so coming back to coach in the playoffs and seeing that continuity, it was great. It felt like a family, it was sad that we had to disperse.

So me, Rustin (Lee, GM of WGS), and Josiah (Cohen, AGM) assumed that DUX would take ANTOINE (in the 2021 expansion draft), who played great and just got better as last season went on. Once we got him back (after going unselected by DUX), we’re like ‘okay, at least we got four’. In the beginning of the process, we thought there was no way we were getting KayAus back, but then as time went on we realized there was actually a chance. We started looking into some things, possibly trading up, but luckily we didn’t have to make any moves and he was there at No. 20 (in the 2022 draft).

So far this season, it’s been good. Just being able to know the guys, how to get the best out of them, coach them—it's been super great as opposed to having to get a new guy, or two new guys, and get them acclimated to how we roll.”

2. Now you’re all living in the same facility as half of the league, in Indianapolis. I saw that you and other coaches joined a weekend basketball league. How’s that been? What’s your record? And who is the best player among the coaches?

“Yeah we joined a league—Jeff Terrell (General Manager and Head Coach of 76ers GC) set it up. The league is pretty fun—definitely thought it would be a little more competitive, not to take anything away from our guys. We just played good ball. Any given week, someone could have a great game. It was just a lot of fun, our record was 8-0… we had a point differential of like +40. Unfortunately, the semifinals and finals were on our bye week, so we had to forfeit.

As far as the best player, I want to give it to somebody else but I believe I’m the best player (laughs). But, we had some guys though, gotta give them credit. DJ Layton (Head Coach of Kings Guard Gaming) was one of our most consistent, best scorers—he was a guy that teams didn’t want to have to guard, he actually played college ball too. Jeff Terrell, he can shoot the heck out of the ball. Bobby Buckets with the Pacers, BallLikeSeem with DUX, it wasn’t just me. There were games where I’d finish with 9 points, and DJ has 30 and Jeff has 26. If I had to choose someone else (for best player), it would be DJ.”

3. We’re a full 5v5/3v3 cycle into the season. How have you and the team adjusted to the changes in format so far, and what do you think the introduction of 3v3 means for the league in the long run?

“I think our team is still kind of adjusting. Last year, we were a team that had slow starts, whether it was game-to-game or series-to-series. Changing to a best-of-one and having a points system, it’s definitely been challenging, but we’re adjusting pretty well.

As far as 3v3 goes for us, surprisingly we struggled a little bit. Trying to understand the meta, and how you have to play in order to win, different concepts that you wouldn’t think would be in 3v3. I think we thought we had the guys to just get it done, and we’ve seen that in pro-am, but the league build is a little different. This second portion of the season, we’ll see a difference but we just had a slow start, which is crazy to say because this is technically our best start (in organization history), so we have to keep that in perspective too. We’ll see a lot of improvement as the year goes on, especially from ANTOINE, a guy that just gets better as the season goes on, that will be a huge help to our team.

As far as 3v3 goes for the league, I think it’s good. You get a lot of interaction and involvement with the community, and you want to draw as much attention to the league as possible so they’ve done a phenomenal job. And we’ll just see where it goes, you never know. Maybe they add more teams from the community, maybe they add community 5v5 teams, you just don’t know. It’ll be interesting to see where the league goes over the next few years.”

4. This is the first full season of having stage play back consistently. How has that been and what is the environment like in Indy in those weeks?

“It's good energy, great seeing all of these faces. I’m not a big Twitter guy but I’ll get on Twitter and see guys chirping back and forth, coaches tweeting, but you’re never really able to develop a relationship though. So to be able to see them face to face, grab a bite to eat, talk about the league. Also, just meeting the players because you never know—in the future it could come up, ‘I remember having a conversation with this guy, he impressed me’.

From a gameplay perspective, our guys thrive on the stage. I think that says a lot, we have guys like Kina (CB13) and Gradient who have been doing it for what feels like a decade now. That always makes you feel better when you look across the stage at the team you're going up against. For me, I love the stage—it’s the closest thing I’ll get to being back on the court. Just that energy is definitely different and I’m glad we’re back on the stage.”

5. What are your expectations headed into THE TURN?

“Expectations always remain the same. Step by step, I want to make it out of pool play, for both 5v5 and 3v3. I think we have a better idea as to what we need to do out on the court. From a 5v5 perspective, we made a few changes—nothing major, just a few small changes that will benefit us in the long run, and it’s shown in practice so far, so I’m super excited about that.

And of course, I want to make some money, I want to win. I haven’t won a banner, and I don’t think the Warriors have won a banner since former coach Tommy Abdenour was here in season two, when they almost swept everything. So I want to win both (5v5 and 3v3) banners, which will definitely give us some momentum. I know it’s possible, this season is definitely up for grabs and with us having our five back, I just need the guys to turn that switch. I know we have an entire other level we can get to, and these first few tournaments woke us up in a sense.”

Rapid Fire

1. Go-to pregame meal?

Rustin will like this answer: Chicken Tenders

2. Favorite artist right now?

Gunna

3. Ideal way to spend time off?

With family

4. Favorite sport outside of basketball?

Football

5. Something people in the 2K community probably don’t know about you?

I own an Amazon FBA Business

6. Favorite part about the job?

Helping young men develop on and off the sticks

7. If you weren’t working in basketball, what would you be doing?

Motivational Speaker

Warriors Gaming Squad is 2-0 after the first week of group play in THE TURN, taking down Bucks Gaming (61-59) and Pistons GT (57-52) to begin the tournament. The team will continue its tournament run next week on Tuesday (May 31) for a TIPOFF rematch against Kings Guard Gaming. Tune in to the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels to catch all of the action, with coverage beginning at 4PM PST.

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Season Check In with Head Coach Mike Newton

# results[].content
We had the chance to sit down and talk with Warriors Gaming Squad Head Coach Mike Newton for a mid-season check-in. Newton, in his third season coaching WGS, talked about returning all five starters, this season’s new format, his expectations for THE TURN Tournament, and much more.

1. First and foremost, WGS became the first team to return all five starters for a second consecutive season. Were you surprised that was possible, and what is it like having that continuity?

“Yeah, I was super surprised. Going in after we lost in the final four last year, our team was super close. I wasn’t able to be there the whole year with the Olympics (Newton served as the Director of Operations and Player Development Coach for Team Nigeria), so coming back to coach in the playoffs and seeing that continuity, it was great. It felt like a family, it was sad that we had to disperse.

So me, Rustin (Lee, GM of WGS), and Josiah (Cohen, AGM) assumed that DUX would take ANTOINE (in the 2021 expansion draft), who played great and just got better as last season went on. Once we got him back (after going unselected by DUX), we’re like ‘okay, at least we got four’. In the beginning of the process, we thought there was no way we were getting KayAus back, but then as time went on we realized there was actually a chance. We started looking into some things, possibly trading up, but luckily we didn’t have to make any moves and he was there at No. 20 (in the 2022 draft).

So far this season, it’s been good. Just being able to know the guys, how to get the best out of them, coach them—it’s been super great as opposed to having to get a new guy, or two new guys, and get them acclimated to how we roll.”

2. Now you’re all living in the same facility as half of the league, in Indianapolis. I saw that you and other coaches joined a weekend basketball league. How’s that been? What’s your record? And who is the best player among the coaches?

“Yeah we joined a league—Jeff Terrell (General Manager and Head Coach of 76ers GC) set it up. The league is pretty fun—definitely thought it would be a little more competitive, not to take anything away from our guys. We just played good ball. Any given week, someone could have a great game. It was just a lot of fun, our record was 8-0… we had a point differential of like +40. Unfortunately, the semifinals and finals were on our bye week, so we had to forfeit.

As far as the best player, I want to give it to somebody else but I believe I’m the best player (laughs). But, we had some guys though, gotta give them credit. DJ Layton (Head Coach of Kings Guard Gaming) was one of our most consistent, best scorers—he was a guy that teams didn’t want to have to guard, he actually played college ball too. Jeff Terrell, he can shoot the heck out of the ball. Bobby Buckets with the Pacers, BallLikeSeem with DUX, it wasn’t just me. There were games where I’d finish with 9 points, and DJ has 30 and Jeff has 26. If I had to choose someone else (for best player), it would be DJ.”

3. We’re a full 5v5/3v3 cycle into the season. How have you and the team adjusted to the changes in format so far, and what do you think the introduction of 3v3 means for the league in the long run?

“I think our team is still kind of adjusting. Last year, we were a team that had slow starts, whether it was game-to-game or series-to-series. Changing to a best-of-one and having a points system, it’s definitely been challenging, but we’re adjusting pretty well.

As far as 3v3 goes for us, surprisingly we struggled a little bit. Trying to understand the meta, and how you have to play in order to win, different concepts that you wouldn’t think would be in 3v3. I think we thought we had the guys to just get it done, and we’ve seen that in pro-am, but the league build is a little different. This second portion of the season, we’ll see a difference but we just had a slow start, which is crazy to say because this is technically our best start (in organization history), so we have to keep that in perspective too. We’ll see a lot of improvement as the year goes on, especially from ANTOINE, a guy that just gets better as the season goes on, that will be a huge help to our team.

As far as 3v3 goes for the league, I think it’s good. You get a lot of interaction and involvement with the community, and you want to draw as much attention to the league as possible so they’ve done a phenomenal job. And we’ll just see where it goes, you never know. Maybe they add more teams from the community, maybe they add community 5v5 teams, you just don’t know. It’ll be interesting to see where the league goes over the next few years.”

4. This is the first full season of having stage play back consistently. How has that been and what is the environment like in Indy in those weeks?

“It’s good energy, great seeing all of these faces. I’m not a big Twitter guy but I’ll get on Twitter and see guys chirping back and forth, coaches tweeting, but you’re never really able to develop a relationship though. So to be able to see them face to face, grab a bite to eat, talk about the league. Also, just meeting the players because you never know—in the future it could come up, ‘I remember having a conversation with this guy, he impressed me’.

From a gameplay perspective, our guys thrive on the stage. I think that says a lot, we have guys like Kina (CB13) and Gradient who have been doing it for what feels like a decade now. That always makes you feel better when you look across the stage at the team you’re going up against. For me, I love the stage—it’s the closest thing I’ll get to being back on the court. Just that energy is definitely different and I’m glad we’re back on the stage.”

5. What are your expectations headed into THE TURN?

“Expectations always remain the same. Step by step, I want to make it out of pool play, for both 5v5 and 3v3. I think we have a better idea as to what we need to do out on the court. From a 5v5 perspective, we made a few changes—nothing major, just a few small changes that will benefit us in the long run, and it’s shown in practice so far, so I’m super excited about that.

And of course, I want to make some money, I want to win. I haven’t won a banner, and I don’t think the Warriors have won a banner since former coach Tommy Abdenour was here in season two, when they almost swept everything. So I want to win both (5v5 and 3v3) banners, which will definitely give us some momentum. I know it’s possible, this season is definitely up for grabs and with us having our five back, I just need the guys to turn that switch. I know we have an entire other level we can get to, and these first few tournaments woke us up in a sense.”

Rapid Fire

1. Go-to pregame meal?

Rustin will like this answer: Chicken Tenders

2. Favorite artist right now?

Gunna

3. Ideal way to spend time off?

With family

4. Favorite sport outside of basketball?

Football

5. Something people in the 2K community probably don’t know about you?

I own an Amazon FBA Business

6. Favorite part about the job?

Helping young men develop on and off the sticks

7. If you weren’t working in basketball, what would you be doing?

Motivational Speaker

Warriors Gaming Squad is 2-0 after the first week of group play in THE TURN, taking down Bucks Gaming (61-59) and Pistons GT (57-52) to begin the tournament. The team will continue its tournament run next week on Tuesday (May 31) for a TIPOFF rematch against Kings Guard Gaming. Tune in to the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels to catch all of the action, with coverage beginning at 4PM PST.

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Warriors Gaming Squad, Kaiser Permanente and The Athletes’ Corner Launch Swishes for Dishes Food Insecurity Initiative for 2022 Season

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), Kaiser Permanente, and The Athletes’ Corner are teaming up to launch the Swishes for Dishes food insecurity initiative for the 2022 NBA 2K League season, it was announced today. With the help of Feeding America, 10 meals will be donated to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano for each point WGS scores this season.

Swishes for Dishes was created by the Golden State Warriors, Kaiser Permanente and The Athletes’ Corner in December 2020 in response to the increase in food insecurity during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program has since expanded to include the Santa Cruz Warriors, the NBA G League affiliate of the Warriors. Since the launch of Swishes for Dishes in December 2020, over 1.8 million meals have been donated to Bay Area food banks.

Earlier this month, Warriors Gaming Squad players volunteered their time at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano by distributing grocery items to community members. For video of the team volunteering, CLICK HERE.

Warriors Gaming Squad tips off their season tomorrow, April 5, against Kings Guard Gaming as part of THE TIPOFF Tournament. The 2022 Warriors Gaming Squad roster includes point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, forward Austin “KayAus” Caterino, center Veron “Hezi” Coates, guard Antoine “Antoine” Featherstone, and forward Sam “Gradient” Salyers. Throughout the season, Warriors Gaming Squad’s games will be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

About the NBA 2K League

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 24 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

About Kaiser Permanente
For 75 years, Kaiser Permanente has been committed to shaping the future of health and health care — and helping our members, patients, and communities experience more healthy years. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Since July 21, 1945, Kaiser Permanente’s mission has been to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.4 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

About The Athletes’ Corner

The Athletes’ Corner is an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with professional athletes and teams to help families who are struggling mentally, spiritually, and physically – all through the vehicle of sports. One of their primary initiatives is called ‘The Athletes’ Corner vs. Hunger,’ where they link meal donations with the in-game performances of the athletes and teams they partner with. To make this possible, The Athletes’ Corner has an official corporate partnership with the largest hunger-relief organization in the country, Feeding America®. In addition to The Athletes’ Corner vs. Hunger, The Athletes’ Corner also created an Athlete Media Platform where athletes help provide daily content that is centered on faith and family.  During the last 12 months, their platform has generated more than 150 million social media impressions and amassed 70,000 followers. Visit theathletescorner.org or @athletescornerofficial to learn more.

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Warriors Gaming Squad, Kaiser Permanente and The Athletes’ Corner Launch Swishes for Dishes Food Insecurity Initiative for 2022 Season

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SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS), Kaiser Permanente, and The Athletes’ Corner are teaming up to launch the Swishes for Dishes food insecurity initiative for the 2022 NBA 2K League season, it was announced today. With the help of Feeding America, 10 meals will be donated to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano for each point WGS scores this season.

Swishes for Dishes was created by the Golden State Warriors, Kaiser Permanente and The Athletes’ Corner in December 2020 in response to the increase in food insecurity during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program has since expanded to include the Santa Cruz Warriors, the NBA G League affiliate of the Warriors. Since the launch of Swishes for Dishes in December 2020, over 1.8 million meals have been donated to Bay Area food banks.

Earlier this month, Warriors Gaming Squad players volunteered their time at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano by distributing grocery items to community members. For video of the team volunteering, CLICK HERE.

Warriors Gaming Squad tips off their season tomorrow, April 5, against Kings Guard Gaming as part of THE TIPOFF Tournament. The 2022 Warriors Gaming Squad roster includes point guard Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, forward Austin “KayAus” Caterino, center Veron “Hezi” Coates, guard Antoine “Antoine” Featherstone, and forward Sam “Gradient” Salyers. Throughout the season, Warriors Gaming Squad’s games will be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

Founded in 2018, Warriors Gaming Squad is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. WGS earned their first-ever NBA 2K League Finals berth in 2020 and in 2019 became the first team in league history to win multiple tournaments in the same season. For more information on Warriors Gaming Squad, visit @WarriorsGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and NBA2KLeague.com.

About the NBA 2K League

The NBA 2K League launched in 2018 and features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 24 teams features five players who compete as unique characters against the other teams in a mix of tournaments and playoff games. The NBA 2K League was co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. For more information about the NBA 2K League, visit NBA2KLeague.com.

About Kaiser Permanente
For 75 years, Kaiser Permanente has been committed to shaping the future of health and health care — and helping our members, patients, and communities experience more healthy years. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Since July 21, 1945, Kaiser Permanente’s mission has been to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.4 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

About The Athletes’ Corner

The Athletes’ Corner is an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with professional athletes and teams to help families who are struggling mentally, spiritually, and physically – all through the vehicle of sports. One of their primary initiatives is called ‘The Athletes’ Corner vs. Hunger,’ where they link meal donations with the in-game performances of the athletes and teams they partner with. To make this possible, The Athletes’ Corner has an official corporate partnership with the largest hunger-relief organization in the country, Feeding America®. In addition to The Athletes’ Corner vs. Hunger, The Athletes’ Corner also created an Athlete Media Platform where athletes help provide daily content that is centered on faith and family.  During the last 12 months, their platform has generated more than 150 million social media impressions and amassed 70,000 followers. Visit theathletescorner.org or @athletescornerofficial to learn more.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Drafts Austin “KayAus” Caterino, Returns 2021 Starting Lineup

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Warriors Gaming Squad drafted an extremely familiar face in the 2022 NBA 2K League Draft, selecting Austin “KayAus” Caterino with the No. 20 overall pick.

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KayAus, a Pennsylvania native, returns to the Bay after starting all of the team’s 44 games in 2021. The 22nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft, KayAus shot 69.3% from three in his rookie season, which ranked second among all NBA 2K League players. This season will mark a first in continuity: no NBA 2K League team has started a season with the same starting lineup as the previous season (Jazz Gaming, the only other team to carry over a lineup across multiple years, brought back its Finals-appearing 2021 lineup after a mid-season trade).

https://twitter.com/WarriorsGaming/status/1502343597584109569

Warriors Gaming Squad protected Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, Sam “Gradient” Salyers, and Veron “Hezi” Coates after the 2021 season, wherein the team advanced to the Western Conference Finals after upsetting No. 1 seed T-Wolves Gaming in the conference semifinals. Allowed to retain an additional player after the expansion draft—where the league welcomed DUX Infinitos—Warriors Gaming Squad retained Antoine “ANTOINE” Featherstone. Due to league protocols, KayAus thus went unretained and was placed in the 2022 Draft pool.

KayAus returns to WGS as part of a strong 2021 rookie class. Hezi, drafted 3rd overall, was named to the 2021 All-Rookie Team after finishing fourth among all centers with 17.4 points per game across all competitions. ANTOINE played a key role in WGS’s upset of T-Wolves Gaming, defending MVP runner-up Dhwan “ShiftyKaii” White, and hitting numerous clutch shots throughout the season. Besides for his three-point prowess, KayAus was a force defensively, finishing second among qualified power forwards in blocks per game.

https://twitter.com/WarriorsGaming/status/1497751192872665095

The entire 2021 Warriors Gaming Squad roster is back in the NBA 2K League this season, even with the new league format making the move to five-player rosters as opposed to the previous six-player squads. Matthew “Matty” Grant, a two-year WGS veteran, impressed during the offseason at point guard, and was selected by Magic Gaming 19th overall, one pick before KayAus. WGS initially drafted Matty, who played for Pacers Gaming in 2019, 65th overall in 2020.The former Division I point guard helped WGS to a seven-game win streak in the 2020 regular season, securing the No. 3 seed in that year’s playoffs. He was redrafted by the team in 2021.

The No. 20 overall pick has historically been good for Warriors Gaming Squad. In 2020, the team drafted Malik “Slaughter” Leisinger, who helped the team advance to the 2020 NBA 2K League Finals. Slaughter was subsequently traded to T-Wolves Gaming for two first-round picks; one pick became ANTOINE in 2021, while the second, a 2022 first-rounder, was used to select KayAus.

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Warriors Gaming Squad Drafts Austin “KayAus” Caterino, Returns 2021 Starting Lineup

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Warriors Gaming Squad drafted an extremely familiar face in the 2022 NBA 2K League Draft, selecting Austin “KayAus” Caterino with the No. 20 overall pick.

It's like @KayAus_ knew @WarriorsGaming were going to select him🤔

Twitch 💻: https://t.co/IWibnYP9k4
YouTube 📺: https://t.co/qlvtz3YWP9 pic.twitter.com/FqFwWC1As7

— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) February 27, 2022

KayAus, a Pennsylvania native, returns to the Bay after starting all of the team’s 44 games in 2021. The 22nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft, KayAus shot 69.3% from three in his rookie season, which ranked second among all NBA 2K League players. This season will mark a first in continuity: no NBA 2K League team has started a season with the same starting lineup as the previous season (Jazz Gaming, the only other team to carry over a lineup across multiple years, brought back its Finals-appearing 2021 lineup after a mid-season trade).

Returned all five starters ✅ pic.twitter.com/7456ULXUug

— Warriors Gaming (@WarriorsGaming) March 11, 2022

Warriors Gaming Squad protected Charlie “CB13” Bostwick, Sam “Gradient” Salyers, and Veron “Hezi” Coates after the 2021 season, wherein the team advanced to the Western Conference Finals after upsetting No. 1 seed T-Wolves Gaming in the conference semifinals. Allowed to retain an additional player after the expansion draft—where the league welcomed DUX Infinitos—Warriors Gaming Squad retained Antoine “ANTOINE” Featherstone. Due to league protocols, KayAus thus went unretained and was placed in the 2022 Draft pool.

KayAus returns to WGS as part of a strong 2021 rookie class. Hezi, drafted 3rd overall, was named to the 2021 All-Rookie Team after finishing fourth among all centers with 17.4 points per game across all competitions. ANTOINE played a key role in WGS’s upset of T-Wolves Gaming, defending MVP runner-up Dhwan “ShiftyKaii” White, and hitting numerous clutch shots throughout the season. Besides for his three-point prowess, KayAus was a force defensively, finishing second among qualified power forwards in blocks per game.

Big thank you to @uncool_matty for everything he did for our organization the past few seasons, best of luck in Orlando! pic.twitter.com/OtuhC0pexg

— Warriors Gaming (@WarriorsGaming) February 27, 2022

The entire 2021 Warriors Gaming Squad roster is back in the NBA 2K League this season, even with the new league format making the move to five-player rosters as opposed to the previous six-player squads. Matthew “Matty” Grant, a two-year WGS veteran, impressed during the offseason at point guard, and was selected by Magic Gaming 19th overall, one pick before KayAus. WGS initially drafted Matty, who played for Pacers Gaming in 2019, 65th overall in 2020.The former Division I point guard helped WGS to a seven-game win streak in the 2020 regular season, securing the No. 3 seed in that year’s playoffs. He was redrafted by the team in 2021.

The No. 20 overall pick has historically been good for Warriors Gaming Squad. In 2020, the team drafted Malik “Slaughter” Leisinger, who helped the team advance to the 2020 NBA 2K League Finals. Slaughter was subsequently traded to T-Wolves Gaming for two first-round picks; one pick became ANTOINE in 2021, while the second, a 2022 first-rounder, was used to select KayAus.

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