CEO/Co-founder @betterpuck 🏒 previously: CEO @ampexclusive, COO @luminosity, Director of Esports @mapleleafs @raptors @torontofc
Toronto, Ontario
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Old man still got it 🏃♂️
this wasn’t a bit, Kai just popped out the uhaul still in drive almost took out our new garage
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It’s official, joined @AMPexclusive as CEO
Excited to challenge myself in new ways and help grow this business and brand by doing cool shit for millions of fans ⚡️⚡️
Shoutout the guys for the opportunity @CallMeAgent00 @Chrisnxtdoor_ @imdavisss @ImDukeDennis @FanumTV @KaiCenat
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Finally, a little recognition for my contribution of watching the Raps win a chip from the comfort of my couch 🤟🤟
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Humbled and excited to announce I’ve joined Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment as Esports Manager.
As a lifelong fan of MLSE’s sports teams, this is truly a dream come true for me.
I start on Monday, and can’t wait to begin executing our plan for @RaptorsGC and the @NBA2KLeague!
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Since the lines between work and personal are blurring more and more for me on twitter and I have some great friends on here… I also did a life thing down in Bahamas 💍❤️
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had to turn on the office a/c this morning🔥 @CallMeAgent00
cc @welcomeOVO @RaptorsGC @Raptors #WelcomeToronto
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Come live in a city consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the world 🇨🇦
Guaranteed $32k-$35k USD for 6 months work ✅
Free rent (it’s not cheap here!) ✅
Compete for your share of $1MM in prizing ✅
+ many more perks I can’t share with you just yet 😉 nitter.app/nba2kleague/status/961…
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Today is my last full time at MLSE
It's been an incredible ride, I came in feeling like a grizzly vet and then experienced the most formative years of my career
I'm excited to stay involved @RaptorsGC as an adviser and my new gig has deep 2K roots, so you'll be seeing me around
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What an honour, can’t wait to get started, players should expect interview requests within the next week 🇨🇦
Welcome to the team, @ShaneTalbot!
“It's exciting for everyone involved in the professional NBA 2K community that FIBA and our national programs are embracing gaming and I believe that this is just the beginning."
#WeAreTeamCanada #StandOnGuard
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Welcome @HexxDZN to @RaptorsGC as our Digital Media Consultant 👊
Excited to have this talented young man on the team for our inaugural season
He’ll be helping me with everything from graphic design and content editing to community management #WeTheNorth #NBA2KLeague
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Toronto 2k hype🔥 (+1 part Ottawa)
Cue the conspiracy theories below, @CallMeAgent00 starting PG confirmed👇
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PSA @ players... be like Reece, be a fan of the league you play in, we’re not so big yet that we don’t need you
Content is a big part of the game I play, and I’ve always tried to support other teams’ great content... competitors on the virtual court but partners off of it ✊
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Appreciate it @StreamerAwards and everyone who voted 🙏🤞
This thing is working because every person on the team is essential and gives af about the work we do every day for the most entertaining group on the internet… grateful they asked me to help build it with them⚡️
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when my name comes up in AMP vids I get questions, backstory is I met Agent while running the Raptors 2K team
the Members hired me, I work for them, they own nearly all of AMP, we’ve bootstrapped the business with 0 investors, profitable through hard work and efficient execution
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yo chel community, this thing is just getting started, but it’s far from guaranteed for you, social is THE key indicator teams/brands pumping investment into the scene look at... support the content supporting the leagues/tournaments you’re competing in, it’s not uncool 😎
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“Our Raptors Uprising athletes will be ambassadors and that will be mission critical to who we draft." - @TeamHop
ctvnews.ca/sports/mlse-vows-…
cc @RaptorsGC @NBA2KLeague
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If you have the composure to calm your combine teammates, you will win more games than those who tilt, and your stats will benefit
It’s tough being unflappable when the stakes are high 💪
Imagine being live on @NBA2KLeague and your new teammate forces a bad play? #NBA2KLeague
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We’re entering the most exciting era in NBA 2K history
An incredible amount of resources are about to be invested in the game that you’ve known is special for a long time
I get your disappointment, but there were only 102 spots, don’t let it ruin this moment for you as a fan 👊
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reminder 82% of the combine is still ahead 📣 #ProveYourself
some players stats are inflated rn, some are the opposite, keep playing #NBA2KLeague
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Hiring a digital content/social juggernaut to help us win Digital Innovator of the Year again next season (our competition is heating up, we need to keep pace!)
Only grinders with impeccable taste and bona fide passion need apply 😤😤 RTs appreciated 🙏
ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=edb…
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My good friend and mentor @SumitArora received a much deserved promotion to VP, Strategy & Analytics at MLSE recently
Last year he let our team awards overshadow his winning Business Exec of the Year @NBA2KLeague
Thanks Sumit for everything you do for our esports programs 👏👏
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A lot of you should reconsider the confidence in your tweets
The community consensus hype on players has been off every season so far... guys you gassed up <2 years ago, now you clown on 🤷♂️
Your opinions aren’t facts they’re just opinions, and in most cases not even yours..
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Started recording without a plan to publish, my unverified account maxes at 2:20 so here’s 7 parts, thank you all, I’m so grateful for this year that started out with so much adversity, truly a beautiful thing ✊🏼 #WeTheNorth
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Every time I hear a new “ya but can they??” these guys take it to a whole other level.
I’m just hoping we get to NY so they can do it on stage because these guys are MFin built for it and I know that. 1 title down, 2 more to go. Rip the Ticket.
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We think my two year old nephew Jack is developing a British accent (and love of tea parties) from @peppapig
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23 of the best Canadian 2K players were invited to interview for Team Canada tn, but there are 7 roster spots for this first tournament
@NBA2KLeague remains our top scouting grounds, though as we look at our needs 1-5 it’s likely non-2KL players could start, interview well 🇨🇦
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Long travel day with no phone charger, but finally back home and reflecting.
I’ve been involved in a half dozen or so startup projects over the past decade but @RaptorsGC is something special.
First of all, thank you to our amazing fans 👇
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They've come a long way this year 👍
Individuals stepped up in-game, but I've got to give their coach @ale_apoka a big shout out
Every time I visit the house he's deep in demos
He's their loudest fan, but keeps a level head and weighs in strategically on the comms
gj dude👌👏
#LGCSGO take down @TeamLiquid 16-4 to conclude our run at @ESL Pro League Finals. We finish a respectable 7th with a lot of close games & take home $40,000! Next up is @ecsleague finals in Cancun, Mexico! 🌴VAMOS! 🇧🇷 #LGLOYAL
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Really impressed by the positivity I’m seeing out there... with 72K players there’s a wide range in ability, and the teamwork is exceeding my expectations so far #NBA2KLeague
PS, if you consider yourself a top prospect and you’re not steaming rn, what is you doing?!
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Proud is an understatement ✊
3 weeks into the season we were 1-5 after two rough doubleheaders with 3 OT losses and feeling the pressure 😓
We knew the context of those losses and never lost faith even when everybody else was doubting us
Keep doubting, we’ll see you next week
TEAM EFFORT in the Post-Game Report powered by @IBMCanada
@KennyGotWork 34 Pts | 9 Ast
@KingQuai614 21 Pts | 8 Reb
@AllHailTrey 11 Pts | 3 Reb | 3 Blk
@Yusuf_Scarbz 9 Pts
@TsJoshh 6 Pts
Up Next: @NBA2KLeague PLAYOFFS
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Any ELITE static/motion graphic designers interested in regular freelance work for @RaptorsGC this season, drop your portfolio links 👇
Being in Toronto a plus but remote works too
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Raps and Spurs both just dribbled out 24 seconds for #24 to start the game, what a moment 😢🙏
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We’ve now seen enough evidence of egos imploding 2KL teams...
IMO no team plays at their practice/online form in the studio... the teams that click, that buy in, that trust each other, get closest to it and can beat “better teams”
Skill matters, playing as a team matters more..
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Most importantly shoutout the Champs 🏆 really earned their stripes today and we’re stronger because of it, it’s not one thing about this team it’s everything, they fit together like a puzzle, keep being great boys @KennyGotWork @Sick_x_973 @timelycook @ReeceMode_ @Legit_973
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Underrated, overrated, on lists not on lists..
If you make the draft pool, we’re looking at you, and if your feed is full of self-serving noise it’ll decrease your draft stock... at least on our lists
Focus on your gameplay, and bonus points if you do so humbly #NBA2KLeague
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Congratulations to the 102, you are a part of esports history now 🙌
I learned a long time ago that when you immerse yourself in something you're passionate about, good things happen... your grind has paid off 👊
Now, who's taking home their share of that MILLION DOLLARS?!
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AFK for a bit getting the boys’ heart rates up 🏀 @RaptorsGC #WeTheNorth
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Congrats to the 175 onto the next step of making the @NBA2KLeague, to those deserving who didn’t get an email, 1 year is a blip, keep believing ✊
A lot of interview tips floating around, my #1 is be passionate. The idgaf attitude that was cool when you were younger is not it 😎
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I’m a cameo noob and thought Bruce hadn’t sent it yet so I emailed this morning... the Legend himself called my cell to tell me he had recorded it on Sat backstage at UFC so he’d be in his tux... I was floored, fan for life 🐐
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Thanks yet again to the team behind the @NBA2KLeague for another great Draft
Couldn’t be happier, we brought back 2 key players from last season and welcomed 2 great additions who are going to help us hit new heights
Cherry on top was the whole #1stUprising back in the League✊
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Happy NYE🎉
Cliché, but it’s hard to believe it’s only been 1 year at MLSE
I love building from scratch, it’s demanding, but so fulfilling
Working on startups often means your efforts resonate in a vacuum
This role has given me the opportunity to build with more significance
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Hiring a key role (Esports Digital & Content Strategist) for our small but driven team
Looking for someone with the right experience who's ready for an opportunity to help run MLSE's esports social/digital programs including @RaptorsGC #LeafsGaming, etc.
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/MLS…
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💪+🥗=🧠🎮
If any future @RaptorsGC players currently aren’t focused on health/fitness, I really can’t wait to hear how our program improves their gameplay
Healthy body, healthy mind, inhuman reactions #NBA2KLeague #ProveYourself
The OW boys Started their Personal Training sessions today, along with a healthy meal plan.
Looking forward to the results. Health and fitness go a long way in this space just like any other.
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Trades are a tough part of our business, and something we’re all going through for the first time together - this wasn’t easy
I can’t say enough about Trey, he’s conducted himself like a pro on and off the virtual court for us... Cleveland is getting a great player and person ✊
TRADE: Raptors Uprising GC acquire Gerald 'Sick x 973' Knapp from Cavs Legion GC in exchange for Trevion 'All Hail Trey' Hendrix.
🔗 Full Release » rpt.rs/RaptorsUprisingTrade
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The @RaptorsGC 6 🔥
@KennyGotWork
@DetoxysGT
@Kobeyusuf2k
@AllHailTrey
@Ts3Josh
@KingQuai614
Can’t wait to get to work #WeTheNorth
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Kenny and Trey both have that “it” factor..
whenever we put the ball in their hands for a make or break play, or assigned them to guard our opponent’s top player, they both delivered time and time again
well deserved guys ✊ @KennyGotWork @AllHailTrey
Welcome to Season 2 @KennyGotWork @AllHailTrey 🔥🎮🏀 #NBA2KLeague
“Two totally different players with the same ability to perform at their best under pressure, I can’t wait to see them both in season 2” - @ShaneTalbot
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Creator fandom in London is crazy, so glad to have been a part of this event, would’ve loved to finish the game but the stage is set for an epic rematch
Shoutout @Si_Lloyd @Betasquad for doing all the heavy lifting, our turn next ⚡️
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and just like that completely distracted by what series of events could possibly have led to this follow 🤔🤔 make it make sense, Albert
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AMP 🤝 NIGHT
Excited to be working with the best in the biz and belated twitter congrats to @lfmtalent on the merger
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Walked up to (relatively young looking) border agent wearing my @RaptorsGC practice shirt when I landed back in Toronto, and first thing he asks is ‘did we win?’
Would’ve been even cooler if he knew we did, but the seeds have been planted 🌱🚿
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#NBA2KLeagueCombine I hear you guys
Overwatch is so team-reliant I feel like I’m playing lights out but can’t rank up due to bad luck
Then I queue with someone truly better and we get the edge
Being pro is different.
It’s a long combine, law of averages will balance the luck
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Well, that was fun.
Our first opening game W in franchise history... I love this group of guys, “team” doesn’t begin to describe the vibe rn.
Massive respect @dtsay56 @PYYYOUR @2KLeagueMD and the whole league crew, they stay focused when even I doubted, Herculean effort ✊
Trust the process. #RTZ2K
Deciding Game Report powered by @IBMCanada
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It’s been a wild 3+ years, MLSE is chock full of talented people and so much goes into running @RaptorsGC, #LeafsGaming League, and our @eMLS programs, huge shoutout to my team, our players, and the countless contractors we’ve collaborated with, truly an honour!
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Awesome first night of #LeafsGaming shoutout @NoSleevesGaming and @TheNasher61 pure entertainment on our Stream Scouting livestream show
Over 530 games played already! Remember, even if you’re not T20 every win is a chance to win prizes & experiences
Presented by @ScotiaHockey
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It only gets more exciting from here, stay tuned chel gamers #LeafsGaming 🎮🏒🔥
Get in the game like never before.
We’re excited to announce Leafs Gaming League, a #NHL19 ladder launching Wednesday.
Plus, the top 8 ranked players as of Oct. 18 will be invited to @RealSports for Leafs Gaming Day!
Learn more >> atnhl.com/2zKxziN | #LeafsGaming
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When the news leaked in Vegas and Trey and I were talking backstage, I told him if things worked out that we could bring him back, we would
That trade kickstarted our turnaround and now he returns to a very different team with much higher expectations, time to work! @AllHailTrey
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Last night we tried something new for Chel
It’s important #LeafsGaming remains open to everyone who wants to participate, but I love 6v6 gameplay
The Draft added a fun tentpole moment to our season and unique content opportunity
Thanks to all the players who embraced our idea!
The teams are set. Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. for the 6v6 #LeafsGaming Stage 1 Finals!
$4,500 and a Grand Finals berth on the line ➡️ Twitch.tv/MapleLeafsGaming
Presented by @scotiahockey
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Ryan and I met 5 years ago and we’ve barely begun a day without syncing first thing since, this dude balanced a very demanding job with school and his social life like someone way beyond his years... his next thing is huge, and I couldn’t be more proud of him, godspeed brother ✊
Personal update ⤵️
In a few weeks, I’ll be leaving my current contract with MLSE to pursue a new career opportunity.
What we've built over the past 3+ years with @RaptorsGC, #LeafsGaming and eMLS has been incredible and I can’t thank our team enough for everything!
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Been working on this one for a while, if you’re an Ontario-based content creator who could use some support, you may be exactly who we’re looking for 👇
Calling all Ontario Gamers and Content Creators!
We've partnered with @OntarioLottery to bring you a dream contest 🎮 Enter now for your chance to #LevelUp Your Setup » levelup.raptorsuprising.com
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A guiding light for #LeafsGaming is to grow the scene by giving everyone a path to top level competition and if they deliver we tell their stories
Hope to see even more gamers out next season challenging themselves like @SafirSnipezGOLD, ya never know good things may happen 🤟
"𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻."
Go behind the scenes with #LeafsGaming champion Safir Sodouri as he joins @f_andersen30 in the new @PlaystationCA 5 campaign.
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Players in traditional sport farm systems will get a shot because someone likes/sees something in them and will go on to have long pro careers... for every one of those hundreds with equal ability won't... it's a fact of life/sports, not the 2KL... be consistent and network!
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can tell from the bags under my eyes how much sleep I got but worth it for the memories and content we got coming 🇬🇧
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Thank you all for the very kind messages 🙏
twitter’s a funny platform, is it proper form to reply to everyone or not to? I’ll never know but I read and appreciated them all :) many names brought back memories of events and campaigns we’ve worked on over the years, thanks again!
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One thing I've learned about 2K since joining the Raptors is the immediacy of the community's consensus top players..
if you didn't get drafted but still want this, get to work now, stand out while the comp is lower so your stock is high when the 2KL players hit the offseason
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Unfortunately due to severe weather and anticipated road conditions tomorrow’s #LeafsGaming LAN #3 tournament has been postponed.
Players please check your email. We’ll be in touch as soon as possible with info about the reschedule.
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we're very fortunate to have @KennyGotWork as our floor general up here ✊
now we just gotta get him to drop that second T... Torono, Tronno, like we do
This pro NBA 2K team reviews game tapes just like their basketball counterparts.
via @vicecanada
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Flew 1500 km south and it snowed all weekend, but content was made and times were had
Shoutout @OvertimeElite for the hospitality, wild finish to their inaugural season, excited to see what they have planned next
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Hey local Toronto @RaptorsGC and @NBA2K fans:
Which tournament format would you prefer (for a fan event NOT a tryout for the team)?
Keeping in mind, all teammates would have to be local for LAN playoffs/finals 🎮🇨🇦
15%
1 vs 1
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2 vs 2
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5 vs 5
626 votes • Final results
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Any Toronto-based players about to make the top 102?
#WeTheNorth @RaptorsGC nitter.app/nba2kleague/status/966…
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Over 20K concurrent viewers for the #NHLGWC rn 👀
@ Toronto's finest 👇 ...who would rep the Leafs in a team-based league??
Just a few hours from now, the NHL Gaming World Championship will be decided right here in Las Vegas. 🎮
Watch the World Final live on Twitch.TV/NHL at 4 pm EST. #NHLGWC nitter.app/NHL/status/10091275521…
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ngl arrival day may have draft day beat
may or may not be night capping in Drake’s Sher Club with the @RaptorsGC squad
@KennyGotWork @DetoxysGT @Yusuf_Scarbz @Ts3Josh @AllHailTrey
missing our guy @KingQuai614, see you tomorrow, lots more fun (and work) to come this season 👊
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This was tough, several players worthy of the team had to be left off due to roster limit, but this is literally just the beginning
@SamPham20 now has a group of the best 15-20 players in the country and we’ll be scrimmaging with all of them in preparation for FIBA next month 🇨🇦
Canada's 🇨🇦 NBA 2K eNational Team announced ahead of @FIBA Esports Open II.
Read more: bit.ly/3fGeEZL
#WeAreTeamCanada #StandonGuard
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