On this week's episode, Sean chats with Cayle Drabinsky Director of Business Operations and Co-Director of Bucks Gaming. Sean and Cayle chat about NBA 2K League Season 1, esports and integrating Bucks Gaming into the Milwaukee Bucks business.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- Cayle Drabinsky on how his role at Milwaukee Bucks evolved through the years
- How the Bucks Gaming team prepared for their NBA 2K League entry
- What opportunities they see from esports that will benefit Bucks' business
- How they leverage their digital team working on Bucks Gaming
- How they support the NBA 2K League players on health and wellness
- Launch of Sports Geek Nation, listen to podcast to find out how you can join as a Foundation member
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Resources from the podcast
- Thanks again to Cayle Drabinsky from Bucks Gaming for being this week's guest
- Connect with Cayle Drabinsky on Twitter @cayle and LinkedIn
- Follow Bucks Gaming on Twitter @BucksGG and Instagram
- Follow Milwaukee Bucks on Twitter @bucks, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
- Follow NBA 2K League on Twitter @NBA2KLeague, Facebook, Instagram and watch the games live on Twitch
- Some related articles you might want to read more about Milwaukee Bucks & Bucks Gaming
- Some Sports Geek podcast episodes you might be interested in:
- Daniel Ringland on esports growth
- Rahul Sood from Unikrn on esports, sports betting and cryptocurrency
- What you need to know about esports from Tom Halls
Highlights from podcast with Cayle Drabinsky
3:20 Cayle Drabinsky’s role at the Bucks prior to NBA 2K League launch
5:48 The advantages of integrating NBA 2K League to the Bucks’ business
7:14 How they prepared to form the Bucks’ 2K League team
10:25 Cayle on how they support their players in terms of health and wellness
12:30 The opportunities NBA 2K League offers to Milwaukee Bucks
17:26 The advantages of Twitch broadcast on engagement point of view
20:26 How esports open doors for sponsorship and brands
22:11 Leveraging the Bucks Gaming digital team
27:24 The team’s goals for NBA 2K League Season 1
30:10 How the players compete in the esports tournament
31:36 The Buck’s future plans on their esports venture
32:14 Sports Geek Closing Five
38:04 Sean announces Sports Geek Nation Foundation membership, listen in to find out how you can join
Some tweets/posts you may have missed
From the NBA 2K League studios in NYC
Check out highlights from this past weekend as we participated in the midseason tournament!!
NBA 2K League – "The Turn" Tourney Highlights:
— Bucks Gaming (@BucksGG) June 13, 2018
What NBA 2K practice looks like for Bucks Gaming athletes.
Practice Your Craft.
We’re ready for the doubleheader this Saturday 👊
— Bucks Gaming (@BucksGG) June 14, 2018
A peek into the actual competition. Nice win!
Week one is in the books. @KinG_PeroXide with 41 points and @PSN_BigBaby2k with his first @NBA2KLeague main stage appearance.
— Bucks Gaming (@BucksGG) May 12, 2018
What NBA 2K League looks like on Twitch
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