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Wizard District Gaming’s 2024 Season Recap

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As the 2024 NBA 2K League season has come to a close let’s look back at some of the many highlights from Wiz DG’s season.

WDG went into the 2024 season with the first overall draft pick and the fifth pick in the second round giving them room to round out the roster following trades made from the previous season.

Live from Full Sail University in Florida this year's NBA 2K League Draft was full of star-studded talent. With the first overall pick in the draft there was no doubt who was going first,

Justin “Just Awkward” Howell represented WDG during the 2024 NBA All Star Weekend, where he competed in the first ever NBA 2K League Indy Showdown event, a 3v3 exhibition match with some NBA players and other NBA 2K League players. Just Awkward also attended the Skills Competition and got his rematch with Washington Wizards own Bilal Coulibaly.

The event concluded with WDG bringing home another trophy after beating Celtics Crossover Gaming 68-67 with a notable 25-point game from Brandon “B Rich” Richardson. Following the event, the Washington Wizard’s hosted “2K Night” which was also against the Boston Celtics. WDG was celebrated by taking the center court being recognized and participated in the t-shirt toss at the with the fans marking a night to remember for the squad.

May 8th marked the first day of 5v5 play with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T as well as the much-anticipated debut of  Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein. Although WDG couldn’t secure the win against Raptors Uprising GC, the highlight of the night was Benzo’s 30-point double-double with 16 assists, Benzo was doing it all!

Later in the week WDG had their first local game for the NBA 2K League’s 5v5 group play. WDG defeated Cavs Legion GC, 57-52, with another notable double-double performance from Benzo showing out for the hometown crowd.

WDG had a streak of wins catapulting them to the top of group EAST A, thanks to astounding performances from the whole team, WDG was fired up for their first match of the season on the NBA 2K Leagues Stage against Heat Check Gaming.

With the much-anticipated matchup of our #1 Pick Benzo, and the NBA 2K League's leading scorer, HoodieKy. This was a heated matchup that resulted in a clean sweep with WDG winning 2-0. Benzo averaged 21 PPG, 13.5 APG, 2.5 SPG making him the obvious front runner for the Rookie of the Year award.

WDG veterans B Rich and Antonio “Newdini” Newman went on WUSA 9’s Good Morning Washington to talk about the NBA 2K League and their involvement at MET FEST – which was an event that aimed to increase the youth’s participation in Esports, and STEM Education guiding the next generation of developers in the Esports industry.

The next split of our season was THE TURN Powered by AT&T. WDG played Hornets Venom GT live at District E. WDG dominated winning 103-85, marking another crazy performance from Benzo – 40 Points, 23 Assists, and 2 Steals, Benzo was unstoppable.

The WDG offense started to catch fire after winning three games with a combined point differential of 100 points (103-85, 104-44, 103-81) clinching them a spot in the 2024 5v5 Playoffs, giving them the opportunity to continue to show out in front of a home crowd live at District E.

After an unfortunate loss to Cavs Legion GC in the playoffs WDG left it all on the stage. Although the team didn’t advance, Benzo was awarded the NBA 2K League ROTY award. It's been fantastic to be able to host the NBA 2K League in DC for the past two seasons and we can't wait to see what's in store for 2025. Thank you to our amazing community for the continued support!

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Wizard District Gaming’s 2024 Season Recap

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As the 2024 NBA 2K League season has come to a close let’s look back at some of the many highlights from Wiz DG’s season.

WDG went into the 2024 season with the first overall draft pick and the fifth pick in the second round giving them room to round out the roster following trades made from the previous season.

Live from Full Sail University in Florida this year’s NBA 2K League Draft was full of star-studded talent. With the first overall pick in the draft there was no doubt who was going first,

Justin “Just Awkward” Howell represented WDG during the 2024 NBA All Star Weekend, where he competed in the first ever NBA 2K League Indy Showdown event, a 3v3 exhibition match with some NBA players and other NBA 2K League players. Just Awkward also attended the Skills Competition and got his rematch with Washington Wizards own Bilal Coulibaly.

The event concluded with WDG bringing home another trophy after beating Celtics Crossover Gaming 68-67 with a notable 25-point game from Brandon “B Rich” Richardson. Following the event, the Washington Wizard’s hosted “2K Night” which was also against the Boston Celtics. WDG was celebrated by taking the center court being recognized and participated in the t-shirt toss at the with the fans marking a night to remember for the squad.

May 8th marked the first day of 5v5 play with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T as well as the much-anticipated debut of  Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein. Although WDG couldn’t secure the win against Raptors Uprising GC, the highlight of the night was Benzo’s 30-point double-double with 16 assists, Benzo was doing it all!

Later in the week WDG had their first local game for the NBA 2K League’s 5v5 group play. WDG defeated Cavs Legion GC, 57-52, with another notable double-double performance from Benzo showing out for the hometown crowd.

WDG had a streak of wins catapulting them to the top of group EAST A, thanks to astounding performances from the whole team, WDG was fired up for their first match of the season on the NBA 2K Leagues Stage against Heat Check Gaming.

With the much-anticipated matchup of our #1 Pick Benzo, and the NBA 2K League’s leading scorer, HoodieKy. This was a heated matchup that resulted in a clean sweep with WDG winning 2-0. Benzo averaged 21 PPG, 13.5 APG, 2.5 SPG making him the obvious front runner for the Rookie of the Year award.

WDG veterans B Rich and Antonio “Newdini” Newman went on WUSA 9’s Good Morning Washington to talk about the NBA 2K League and their involvement at MET FEST – which was an event that aimed to increase the youth’s participation in Esports, and STEM Education guiding the next generation of developers in the Esports industry.

The next split of our season was THE TURN Powered by AT&T. WDG played Hornets Venom GT live at District E. WDG dominated winning 103-85, marking another crazy performance from Benzo – 40 Points, 23 Assists, and 2 Steals, Benzo was unstoppable.

The WDG offense started to catch fire after winning three games with a combined point differential of 100 points (103-85, 104-44, 103-81) clinching them a spot in the 2024 5v5 Playoffs, giving them the opportunity to continue to show out in front of a home crowd live at District E.

After an unfortunate loss to Cavs Legion GC in the playoffs WDG left it all on the stage. Although the team didn’t advance, Benzo was awarded the NBA 2K League ROTY award. It’s been fantastic to be able to host the NBA 2K League in DC for the past two seasons and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2025. Thank you to our amazing community for the continued support!

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Wizards District Gaming Unveils 2024 Season Schedule

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Season to kick off on Feb. 29, followed by first in-person matchup on March 3

Washington, D.C. – Today, Wizards District Gaming (WDG) announced its 2024 NBA 2K League schedule, featuring 21 games overall and seven live matchups open to fans.

WDG will kick off their season on Thursday, February 29, playing remotely against Celtics Crossover Gaming in THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 tournament. Fans will be able to cheer on the team for the first time in-person on Sunday, March 3 as the team hosts a rivalry matchup at District E Powered by Ticketmaster against 76ers GC. The 2024 Wizards District Gaming season is presented by Leidos.

The 2024 NBA 2K League season will kick off for the entire league on Wednesday, February 28, and will conclude at the end of June with the NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs and Finals. The season will be a mix of remote and in-person gameplay.

All in-person regular season and playoff games will once again be hosted in Washington, D.C. at District E Powered by Ticketmaster. District E is Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s nearly 14,000 square-feet live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events, as well as serving as the home arena for Wizards District Gaming. For information on tickets to attend NBA 2K League games live at District E, click here.

Wizards District Gaming has had a busy offseason as they hope to recapture the form that brought the 2020 and 2021 NBA 2K League championship titles to D.C. In September, WDG acquired the top selection in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft via a trade with Mavs Gaming, which saw players Ryan “Dayfri” Conger and Justin “Kapp” Kaplan head to Dallas. With the first pick, WDG selected Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein, widely regarded as a can’t-miss prospect and one of the best NBA 2K prospects in the Pro-Am scene for several years. With their second-round pick, #25 overall, WDG selected center Xavier “Type” Vescovi, a multi-year veteran in the NBA 2K League. Benzo and Type round out Wizards District Gaming’s 2024 roster that already featured longtime veterans Justin “Just Awkward” Howell and Antonio “Newdini” Newman, along with returning WDG shooting guard Brandon “B Rich” Richardson, who returned to the District via an offseason trade with Pistons GT.

“Wizards District Gaming is primed for a bounce back season and excited to compete for a championship,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “We can’t wait for our fans to watch our blend of young talent and veteran leadership, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone at District E Powered by Ticketmaster on March 3 and throughout the 2024 season.”

WDG will play seven of its local-market games during the 2024 season in front of a home crowd at District E. After debuting during the 2023 season, Leidos returns as the Season Presenting Partner for all live WDG games at District E and will have its brand featured throughout the live game experience in the state-of-the-art esports arena. For fans not able to watch in-person, WDG games on March 17 and May 11 will be available live on Monumental Sports Network. All other games will be live streamed on Twitch.

The NBA 2K League’s 25 teams will compete in 3v3 and 5v5 splits throughout the season. The 3v3 portion of the season begins with the NBA2KL 3v3 SLAM OPEN from Feb. 28 through March 16, followed by the SWITCH OPEN March 20 through April 16, the STEAL OPEN April 19 and April 20, and finishing with the NBA2KL 3v3 Playoffs Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, April 27. The 5v5 competition starts on Wednesday, May 8 with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T, followed by THE TURN Powered by AT&T May 29 through June 15, THE TICKET June 18 and June 22, and will culminate with the NBA2KL 5v5 Playoffs June 26 through June 29. Across THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and NBA 2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES tournaments, and the NBA 2K League 3v3 and 5v5 Playoffs, the NBA 2K League will award $2 million in cash prizes. For more information on the NBA 2K League, visit www.NBA2KLeague.com.

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Wizards District Gaming Unveils 2024 Season Schedule

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Season to kick off on Feb. 29, followed by first in-person matchup on March 3

Washington, D.C. – Today, Wizards District Gaming (WDG) announced its 2024 NBA 2K League schedule, featuring 21 games overall and seven live matchups open to fans.

WDG will kick off their season on Thursday, February 29, playing remotely against Celtics Crossover Gaming in THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 tournament. Fans will be able to cheer on the team for the first time in-person on Sunday, March 3 as the team hosts a rivalry matchup at District E Powered by Ticketmaster against 76ers GC. The 2024 Wizards District Gaming season is presented by Leidos.

The 2024 NBA 2K League season will kick off for the entire league on Wednesday, February 28, and will conclude at the end of June with the NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs and Finals. The season will be a mix of remote and in-person gameplay.

All in-person regular season and playoff games will once again be hosted in Washington, D.C. at District E Powered by Ticketmaster. District E is Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s nearly 14,000 square-feet live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events, as well as serving as the home arena for Wizards District Gaming. For information on tickets to attend NBA 2K League games live at District E, click here.

Wizards District Gaming has had a busy offseason as they hope to recapture the form that brought the 2020 and 2021 NBA 2K League championship titles to D.C. In September, WDG acquired the top selection in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft via a trade with Mavs Gaming, which saw players Ryan “Dayfri” Conger and Justin “Kapp” Kaplan head to Dallas. With the first pick, WDG selected Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein, widely regarded as a can’t-miss prospect and one of the best NBA 2K prospects in the Pro-Am scene for several years. With their second-round pick, #25 overall, WDG selected center Xavier “Type” Vescovi, a multi-year veteran in the NBA 2K League. Benzo and Type round out Wizards District Gaming’s 2024 roster that already featured longtime veterans Justin “Just Awkward” Howell and Antonio “Newdini” Newman, along with returning WDG shooting guard Brandon “B Rich” Richardson, who returned to the District via an offseason trade with Pistons GT.

“Wizards District Gaming is primed for a bounce back season and excited to compete for a championship,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “We can’t wait for our fans to watch our blend of young talent and veteran leadership, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone at District E Powered by Ticketmaster on March 3 and throughout the 2024 season.”

WDG will play seven of its local-market games during the 2024 season in front of a home crowd at District E. After debuting during the 2023 season, Leidos returns as the Season Presenting Partner for all live WDG games at District E and will have its brand featured throughout the live game experience in the state-of-the-art esports arena. For fans not able to watch in-person, WDG games on March 17 and May 11 will be available live on Monumental Sports Network. All other games will be live streamed on Twitch.

The NBA 2K League’s 25 teams will compete in 3v3 and 5v5 splits throughout the season. The 3v3 portion of the season begins with the NBA2KL 3v3 SLAM OPEN from Feb. 28 through March 16, followed by the SWITCH OPEN March 20 through April 16, the STEAL OPEN April 19 and April 20, and finishing with the NBA2KL 3v3 Playoffs Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, April 27. The 5v5 competition starts on Wednesday, May 8 with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T, followed by THE TURN Powered by AT&T May 29 through June 15, THE TICKET June 18 and June 22, and will culminate with the NBA2KL 5v5 Playoffs June 26 through June 29. Across THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and NBA 2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES tournaments, and the NBA 2K League 3v3 and 5v5 Playoffs, the NBA 2K League will award $2 million in cash prizes. For more information on the NBA 2K League, visit www.NBA2KLeague.com.

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Wizards District Gaming Selects Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein with No. 1 Overall Pick in 2024 NBA 2K League Draft

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Wizards District Gaming Selects Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein with No. 1 Overall Pick in 2024 NBA 2K League Draft

Two-Time NBA 2K League Champions Select Two Players to Round Out 2024 Roster

Click here for draft night photos of Wizards District Gaming’s newest player, Benzo.

Orlando, FL – Wizards District Gaming (WDG), the Washington Wizards’ NBA 2K League affiliate owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), selected Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein with the top overall pick in the NBA 2K League Draft on Thursday night.

Widely regarded as a can’t-miss prospect, the Montclair, NJ native has been one of the best NBA 2K prospects in the Pro-Am scene for several years before finally becoming eligible to qualify for the NBA 2K League this season.

With Wizards District Gaming’s second round pick, #25 overall, the team selected center Xavier “Type” Vescovi. A veteran in the NBA 2K League, Type has played with Warriors Gaming Squad, Hornets Venom GT, Knicks Gaming, and Raptors Uprising GC in previous seasons.

“We’re thrilled to welcome an elite level talent and instant difference maker like Benzo to Wizards District Gaming,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “Coupled with Type and our returning veteran core, we believe we have built a roster that can compete with any in this league. We can’t wait to get the 2024 season started as we look to add more hardware to our trophy case.”

Wizards District Gaming acquired the top selection via a trade with Mavs Gaming in September, which saw players Ryan “Dayfri” Conger and Justin “Kapp” Kaplan head to Mavs Gaming. WDG also swapped their 2025 second round pick for the Mavs first rounder in the 2025 draft to complete the trade.

Benzo is the second No. 1 overall pick in WDG franchise history. With the first pick in the 2020 Draft, WDG selected Jack “JBM” Mascone who went on to play the point guard position for WDG, leading the team to two League Championships in 2020 and 2021, and winning Finals MVP in 2021.

All 25 NBA 2K League teams completed their five-person rosters at the end of the three-round draft, which took place at Full Sail University in Orlando. This year’s draft pool included players who qualified from the NBA 2K League Become a Pro Series, unretained players from last season, players who earned draft eligibility as part of the NBA 2K League Draft Prospect Series and select competitors from the NBA 2K League APAC Invitational Presented by Cignal, the NBA 2K League European Invitational and the NBL Oz Gaming Tournament Series.

Benzo and Type round out Wizards District Gaming’s 2024 roster that already featured longtime veterans Justin “Just Awkward” Howell and Antonio “Newdini” Newman, along with returning WDG shooting guard Brandon “B Rich” Richardson, who returned to the District via an offseason trade with Pistons GT.

Thursday’s draft broadcast featured NBA 2K League CEO Andrew Perlmutter announcing select picks, interviews with draft prospects and other special guests, clips from NBA 2K League original content series “Draft Hopefuls,” and look-ins at select “war rooms” where teams were strategizing and drafting from their respective markets. Wizards District Gaming’s top pick was announced by former Washington Wizard and current Monumental Sports Network broadcaster Drew Gooden.

WDG hosted their 2024 draft night operations at District E Powered by Ticketmaster, MSE’s nearly 14,000 square-feet live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events. The venue also provides a best-in-class competition and training venue for the esports franchises Monumental owns, operates, and invests in, including Wizards District Gaming, Caps Gaming, District Elite and Team Liquid.

Wizards District Gaming’s 2024 season will begin in late February with the official schedule being released later this month. The NBA 2K League will announce additional information soon, including season structure, schedule and location(s), prize pool, and open qualifier details.

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Wizards District Gaming Selects Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein with No. 1 Overall Pick in 2024 NBA 2K League Draft

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Wizards District Gaming Selects Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein with No. 1 Overall Pick in 2024 NBA 2K League Draft

Two-Time NBA 2K League Champions Select Two Players to Round Out 2024 Roster

Click here for draft night photos of Wizards District Gaming’s newest player, Benzo.

Orlando, FL – Wizards District Gaming (WDG), the Washington Wizards’ NBA 2K League affiliate owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), selected Benjamin “Benzo” Bernstein with the top overall pick in the NBA 2K League Draft on Thursday night.

Widely regarded as a can’t-miss prospect, the Montclair, NJ native has been one of the best NBA 2K prospects in the Pro-Am scene for several years before finally becoming eligible to qualify for the NBA 2K League this season.

With Wizards District Gaming’s second round pick, #25 overall, the team selected center Xavier “Type” Vescovi. A veteran in the NBA 2K League, Type has played with Warriors Gaming Squad, Hornets Venom GT, Knicks Gaming, and Raptors Uprising GC in previous seasons.

“We’re thrilled to welcome an elite level talent and instant difference maker like Benzo to Wizards District Gaming,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “Coupled with Type and our returning veteran core, we believe we have built a roster that can compete with any in this league. We can’t wait to get the 2024 season started as we look to add more hardware to our trophy case.”

Wizards District Gaming acquired the top selection via a trade with Mavs Gaming in September, which saw players Ryan “Dayfri” Conger and Justin “Kapp” Kaplan head to Mavs Gaming. WDG also swapped their 2025 second round pick for the Mavs first rounder in the 2025 draft to complete the trade.

Benzo is the second No. 1 overall pick in WDG franchise history. With the first pick in the 2020 Draft, WDG selected Jack “JBM” Mascone who went on to play the point guard position for WDG, leading the team to two League Championships in 2020 and 2021, and winning Finals MVP in 2021.

All 25 NBA 2K League teams completed their five-person rosters at the end of the three-round draft, which took place at Full Sail University in Orlando. This year’s draft pool included players who qualified from the NBA 2K League Become a Pro Series, unretained players from last season, players who earned draft eligibility as part of the NBA 2K League Draft Prospect Series and select competitors from the NBA 2K League APAC Invitational Presented by Cignal, the NBA 2K League European Invitational and the NBL Oz Gaming Tournament Series.

Benzo and Type round out Wizards District Gaming’s 2024 roster that already featured longtime veterans Justin “Just Awkward” Howell and Antonio “Newdini” Newman, along with returning WDG shooting guard Brandon “B Rich” Richardson, who returned to the District via an offseason trade with Pistons GT.

Thursday’s draft broadcast featured NBA 2K League CEO Andrew Perlmutter announcing select picks, interviews with draft prospects and other special guests, clips from NBA 2K League original content series “Draft Hopefuls,” and look-ins at select “war rooms” where teams were strategizing and drafting from their respective markets. Wizards District Gaming’s top pick was announced by former Washington Wizard and current Monumental Sports Network broadcaster Drew Gooden.

WDG hosted their 2024 draft night operations at District E Powered by Ticketmaster, MSE’s nearly 14,000 square-feet live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events. The venue also provides a best-in-class competition and training venue for the esports franchises Monumental owns, operates, and invests in, including Wizards District Gaming, Caps Gaming, District Elite and Team Liquid.

Wizards District Gaming’s 2024 season will begin in late February with the official schedule being released later this month. The NBA 2K League will announce additional information soon, including season structure, schedule and location(s), prize pool, and open qualifier details.

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Wizards District Gaming traded its 2024 second round pick (No. 31 overall) to Pistons GT for Brandon “B Rich” Richardson, who played for WDG from 2020-2022 and was a member of the back-to-back NBA 2K League Champion Wizards District Gaming team. He rejoins retained veteran players Antonio “Newdini” Newman and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell from its 2023 roster.

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Wizards District Gaming traded its 2024 second round pick (No. 31 overall) to Pistons GT for Brandon “B Rich” Richardson, who played for WDG from 2020-2022 and was a member of the back-to-back NBA 2K League Champion Wizards District Gaming team. He rejoins retained veteran players Antonio “Newdini” Newman and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell from its 2023 roster.

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Wizards District Gaming Trades for No. 1 Pick in 2024 NBA 2K League Draft

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September 18, 2023 – Wizards District Gaming, the Washington Wizards' NBA 2K League affiliate owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, has completed a trade with Mavs Gaming for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft.

After the league’s eligible trade window opened, the team made multiple season-changing agreements with Mavs Gaming, including retaining the rights to returning player Ryan “Dayfri” Conger before trading him to Mavs Gaming to secure the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft. WDG also traded Justin “Kapp” Kaplan to secure the No. 25 pick in 2024, and swapped WDG’s 2025 second round pick for the Mavs first rounder in the 2025 draft.

“We’re excited to be in the best possible position to add another elite player to our roster for the 2024 NBA 2K League season,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “We’ll spend the next few months scouting the best 2K talent in the world as we prepare to compete for a championship next season.”

In a separate transaction, Wizards District Gaming traded its 2024 second round pick (#31 overall) to Pistons GT for Brandon “B Rich” Richardson, who played for WDG from 2020-2022. WDG retained veteran players Antonio “Newdini” Newman and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell from its 2023 roster.

The team is set to make the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA 2K League draft for the second time in franchise history. With the first pick in the 2020 Draft, WDG selected Jack “JBM” Mascone who went on to play the point guard position for WDG leading to two League Championships in 2020 and 2021. JBM was named Finals MVP in 2020, and an NBA 2K League All-Star and First Team All-NBA 2K League in 2021.

The draft-eligible player pool will consist of new players who were selected by the 2K league following a tryout, players from the league's international invitational tournaments, team-hosted 5v5 and 3v3 tournaments, and players who were unretained from the 2023 season.

The final date of the draft will be announced in the coming months by the NBA 2K League.

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Wizards District Gaming Trades for No. 1 Pick in 2024 NBA 2K League Draft

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September 18, 2023 – Wizards District Gaming, the Washington Wizards’ NBA 2K League affiliate owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, has completed a trade with Mavs Gaming for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft.

After the league’s eligible trade window opened, the team made multiple season-changing agreements with Mavs Gaming, including retaining the rights to returning player Ryan “Dayfri” Conger before trading him to Mavs Gaming to secure the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft. WDG also traded Justin “Kapp” Kaplan to secure the No. 25 pick in 2024, and swapped WDG’s 2025 second round pick for the Mavs first rounder in the 2025 draft.

“We’re excited to be in the best possible position to add another elite player to our roster for the 2024 NBA 2K League season,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “We’ll spend the next few months scouting the best 2K talent in the world as we prepare to compete for a championship next season.”

In a separate transaction, Wizards District Gaming traded its 2024 second round pick (#31 overall) to Pistons GT for Brandon “B Rich” Richardson, who played for WDG from 2020-2022. WDG retained veteran players Antonio “Newdini” Newman and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell from its 2023 roster.

The team is set to make the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA 2K League draft for the second time in franchise history. With the first pick in the 2020 Draft, WDG selected Jack “JBM” Mascone who went on to play the point guard position for WDG leading to two League Championships in 2020 and 2021. JBM was named Finals MVP in 2020, and an NBA 2K League All-Star and First Team All-NBA 2K League in 2021.

The draft-eligible player pool will consist of new players who were selected by the 2K league following a tryout, players from the league’s international invitational tournaments, team-hosted 5v5 and 3v3 tournaments, and players who were unretained from the 2023 season.

The final date of the draft will be announced in the coming months by the NBA 2K League.

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Wizards District Gaming Announce 2023 Season Schedule

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Wizards District Gaming Announce 2023 Season Schedule
Team opens with local-market group play on March 9 vs. Knicks Gaming live at District E. Full league play to begin in person on March 29.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Wizards District Gaming announced its 2023 NBA 2K League schedule with the team’s season opener set for Thursday, March 9 against Knicks Gaming in THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 tournament live and in-person at District E Powered by Ticketmaster. The 20-week season will kick off for the entire league on Thursday, March 8 and will conclude in August with the 2023 NBA 2K League 5v5 Finals. The 2023 Wizards District Gaming (WDG) season is presented by Leidos.

The 2023 NBA 2K League season will again be a mix of remote and in-person game play. Each team will begin the season remotely from its local market to be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. All in-person games will be hosted in Washington, D.C. at the soon-to-be opened, District E Powered by Ticketmaster esports gaming theater, which serves as the home arena for Wizards District Gaming. In-person league play is slated to begin on March 29 with THE SLAM OPEN. For information on tickets to view NBA 2K League games live at District E, click here.

“Wizards District Gaming is ready to start our pursuit of another NBA 2K League Championship for 2023. We have a winning formula and with the addition of new talent, we are really excited about our prospects,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “We’re also excited to welcome the NBA 2K League, its teams and players to our hometown, Washington, D.C. and brand-new training venue District E Powered by Ticketmaster this season.”

The team concluded the 2022 season with its third consecutive appearance in the 5v5 Finals, advanced all the way to the inaugural 3v3 Finals, and several veteran players received league honors, including former center Dayfri being named the league’s MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. In the off-season, the team transitioned its roster by trading for John “Witness” Mushaben and drafting Alex “Gloski” Pimentel with the 39 th pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft. Those additions join the retained group of Justin “Kapp” Kaplan, Justin “Just Awkward” Howell and Antonio “Newdini” Newman (the winningest player in league history), who all returned from last season’s roster which competed in four different tournament and playoff finals in the 2022 season.

For the first time ever, WDG will play all of its local-market games in front of a home crowd at District E. Leidos is the first-ever Season Presenting Partner for all live WDG games at District E and will have its brand featured throughout the live game experience in the new state-of-the-art esports arena. Information on how to secure tickets to live WDG games at District E will be available soon.

"By sponsoring Wizards District Gaming, Leidos is not only investing in the world's fastest-growing entertainment industry but also fueling the passion of the next generation of tech enthusiasts,” said Melissa Dueñas, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at Leidos. “District E” will be where innovation, creativity, and competition collide to form the ultimate arena of digital supremacy. This investment will help empower our future workforce with the digital skills, team dynamics, and problem-solving abilities needed to shape the technological landscape of tomorrow.”

The NBA 2K League’s 25 teams, including the league’s expansion team representing Australia, NBL Oz Gaming –its third international franchise--will compete in 3v3 and 5v5 splits throughout the season The 3v3 portion of the season begins with the Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 SLAM OPEN on March 8 and will finish with the NBA2KL 3v3 Finals on Saturday, May 13. The 5v5 competition begins on Wednesday, May 23 with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T and will culminate with the NBA2KL 5v5 Finals on Saturday, Aug. 5. The NBA 2K League will award $2.5 million in cash prizes across THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and Coinbase NBA 2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES tournaments, and the NBA 2K League 3v3 and 5v5 Playoffs. For more information on the NBA 2K League, visit www.NBA2KLeague.com

For the latest news and updates about Wizards District Gaming, follow us on Twitter (@WizardsDG), Instagram (@WizardsDG), Facebook (WizardsDG), Twitch (@WizardsDG) and YouTube.

About Wizards District Gaming
Wizards District Gaming, owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is part of the NBA 2K League, a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO). Launched in 2018, the league features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Wizards District Gaming drafts and/or retains gamers as part of a team that competes as unique characters in matchups against 24 other teams in a mix of regular-season games, tournaments and playoffs. For more information about Wizards District Gaming, visit www.wizardsdg.com.

About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

2023 Wizards District Gaming Schedule:

DATE

DAY

TIME

OPPONENT

MARCH 8-11 THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)

3/9

THURSDAY

6:00 PM

Knicks Gaming

3/9

THURSDAY

7:30 PM

Warriors Gaming Squad

3/10

FRIDAY

9:45 PM

Blazer5 Gaming

3/11

SATURDAY

9:45 PM

Magic Gaming

MARCH 14-17 THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)

3/16

THURSDAY

6:45 PM

Knicks Gaming

3/16

THURSDAY

9:45 PM

Warriors Gaming Squad

3/17

FRIDAY

8:15 PM

Magic Gaming

3/17

FRIDAY

9:45 PM

Blazer5 Gaming

MARCH 21-24 THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (REMOTE)

MARCH 29-APRIL 1 THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)

APRIL 4-7 THE SWITCH OPEN 3v3 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)

4/4

TUESDAY

6:45 PM

Raptors Uprising GC

4/4

TUESDAY

9:00 PM

76ers GC

4/5

WEDNESDAY

6:00 PM

Pacers Gaming

4/5

WEDNESDAY

7:30 PM

T-Wolves Gaming

APRIL 11-14 THE SWITCH OPEN 3v3 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)

4/11

TUESDAY

6:00 PM

76ers GC

4/11

TUESDAY

9:00 PM

Raptors Uprising GC

4/14

FRIDAY

6:00 PM

Pacers Gaming

4/14

FRIDAY

8:15 PM

T-Wolves Gaming

APRIL 18-21 THE SWITCH OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (REMOTE)

APRIL 26-29 THE SWITCH OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)

MAY 5-6 THE STEAL OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)

MAY 10 –13 3v3 PLAYOFFS & FINALS (IN PERSON)

MAY 23-26 THE TIPOFF 5v5 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)

5/23

TUESDAY

6:00 PM

Cavs Legion GC

5/24

WEDNESDAY

9:00 PM

Magic Gaming

5/26

FRIDAY

8:00 PM

Raptors Uprising GC

MAY 30 –JUNE 2 THE TIPOFF 5v5 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)

5/30

TUESDAY

8:00 PM

Celtics Crossover Gaming

5/30

TUESDAY

10:00 PM

Knicks Gaming

6/1

THURSDAY

7:00 PM

Hornets Venom GT

JUNE 6 – 9 THE TIPOFF 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (REMOTE)

JUNE 14-17 THE TIPOFF 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)

JUNE 20 –23 THE TURN 5v5 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)

6/20

TUESDAY

6:00 PM

Cavs Legion GC

6/21

WEDNESDAY

8:00 PM

Gen G. Tigers

6/23

FRIDAY

10:00 PM

Magic Gaming

JUNE 27 –30 THE TURN 5v5 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)

6/27

TUESDAY

6:00 PM

Heat Check Gaming

6/27

TUESDAY

8:00 PM

NBL Oz Gaming

6/29

THURSDAY

6:30 PM

Raptors Uprising GC

JULY 11 –14 THE TURN 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (REMOTE)

JULY 19 –22 THE TURN 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)

JULY 28 –29 THE TICKET 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)

AUGUST 2 –5 5v5 PLAYOFFS & FINALS (IN PERSON)

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Wizards District Gaming Announce 2023 Season Schedule

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Wizards District Gaming Announce 2023 Season Schedule
Team opens with local-market group play on March 9 vs. Knicks Gaming live at District E. Full league play to begin in person on March 29.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Wizards District Gaming announced its 2023 NBA 2K League schedule with the team’s season opener set for Thursday, March 9 against Knicks Gaming in THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 tournament live and in-person at District E Powered by Ticketmaster. The 20-week season will kick off for the entire league on Thursday, March 8 and will conclude in August with the 2023 NBA 2K League 5v5 Finals. The 2023 Wizards District Gaming (WDG) season is presented by Leidos.

The 2023 NBA 2K League season will again be a mix of remote and in-person game play. Each team will begin the season remotely from its local market to be simulcast live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. All in-person games will be hosted in Washington, D.C. at the soon-to-be opened, District E Powered by Ticketmaster esports gaming theater, which serves as the home arena for Wizards District Gaming. In-person league play is slated to begin on March 29 with THE SLAM OPEN. For information on tickets to view NBA 2K League games live at District E, click here.

“Wizards District Gaming is ready to start our pursuit of another NBA 2K League Championship for 2023. We have a winning formula and with the addition of new talent, we are really excited about our prospects,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “We’re also excited to welcome the NBA 2K League, its teams and players to our hometown, Washington, D.C. and brand-new training venue District E Powered by Ticketmaster this season.”

The team concluded the 2022 season with its third consecutive appearance in the 5v5 Finals, advanced all the way to the inaugural 3v3 Finals, and several veteran players received league honors, including former center Dayfri being named the league’s MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. In the off-season, the team transitioned its roster by trading for John “Witness” Mushaben and drafting Alex “Gloski” Pimentel with the 39 th pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft. Those additions join the retained group of Justin “Kapp” Kaplan, Justin “Just Awkward” Howell and Antonio “Newdini” Newman (the winningest player in league history), who all returned from last season’s roster which competed in four different tournament and playoff finals in the 2022 season.

For the first time ever, WDG will play all of its local-market games in front of a home crowd at District E. Leidos is the first-ever Season Presenting Partner for all live WDG games at District E and will have its brand featured throughout the live game experience in the new state-of-the-art esports arena. Information on how to secure tickets to live WDG games at District E will be available soon.

“By sponsoring Wizards District Gaming, Leidos is not only investing in the world’s fastest-growing entertainment industry but also fueling the passion of the next generation of tech enthusiasts,” said Melissa Dueñas, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at Leidos. “District E” will be where innovation, creativity, and competition collide to form the ultimate arena of digital supremacy. This investment will help empower our future workforce with the digital skills, team dynamics, and problem-solving abilities needed to shape the technological landscape of tomorrow.”

The NBA 2K League’s 25 teams, including the league’s expansion team representing Australia, NBL Oz Gaming –its third international franchise–will compete in 3v3 and 5v5 splits throughout the season The 3v3 portion of the season begins with the Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 SLAM OPEN on March 8 and will finish with the NBA2KL 3v3 Finals on Saturday, May 13. The 5v5 competition begins on Wednesday, May 23 with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T and will culminate with the NBA2KL 5v5 Finals on Saturday, Aug. 5. The NBA 2K League will award $2.5 million in cash prizes across THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and Coinbase NBA 2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES tournaments, and the NBA 2K League 3v3 and 5v5 Playoffs. For more information on the NBA 2K League, visit www.NBA2KLeague.com

For the latest news and updates about Wizards District Gaming, follow us on Twitter (@WizardsDG), Instagram (@WizardsDG), Facebook (WizardsDG), Twitch (@WizardsDG) and YouTube.

About Wizards District Gaming
Wizards District Gaming, owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is part of the NBA 2K League, a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO). Launched in 2018, the league features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Wizards District Gaming drafts and/or retains gamers as part of a team that competes as unique characters in matchups against 24 other teams in a mix of regular-season games, tournaments and playoffs. For more information about Wizards District Gaming, visit www.wizardsdg.com.

About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

2023 Wizards District Gaming Schedule:

DATE | DAY | TIME | OPPONENT
MARCH 8-11 THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)
3/9 | THURSDAY | 6:00 PM | Knicks Gaming
3/9 | THURSDAY | 7:30 PM | Warriors Gaming Squad
3/10 | FRIDAY | 9:45 PM | Blazer5 Gaming
3/11 | SATURDAY | 9:45 PM | Magic Gaming
MARCH 14-17 THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)
3/16 | THURSDAY | 6:45 PM | Knicks Gaming
3/16 | THURSDAY | 9:45 PM | Warriors Gaming Squad
3/17 | FRIDAY | 8:15 PM | Magic Gaming
3/17 | FRIDAY | 9:45 PM | Blazer5 Gaming
MARCH 21-24 THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (REMOTE)
MARCH 29-APRIL 1 THE SLAM OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)
APRIL 4-7 THE SWITCH OPEN 3v3 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)
4/4 | TUESDAY | 6:45 PM | Raptors Uprising GC
4/4 | TUESDAY | 9:00 PM | 76ers GC
4/5 | WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM | Pacers Gaming
4/5 | WEDNESDAY | 7:30 PM | T-Wolves Gaming
APRIL 11-14 THE SWITCH OPEN 3v3 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)
4/11 | TUESDAY | 6:00 PM | 76ers GC
4/11 | TUESDAY | 9:00 PM | Raptors Uprising GC
4/14 | FRIDAY | 6:00 PM | Pacers Gaming
4/14 | FRIDAY | 8:15 PM | T-Wolves Gaming
APRIL 18-21 THE SWITCH OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (REMOTE)
APRIL 26-29 THE SWITCH OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)
MAY 5-6 THE STEAL OPEN 3v3 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)
MAY 10 –13 3v3 PLAYOFFS & FINALS (IN PERSON)
MAY 23-26 THE TIPOFF 5v5 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)
5/23 | TUESDAY | 6:00 PM | Cavs Legion GC
5/24 | WEDNESDAY | 9:00 PM | Magic Gaming
5/26 | FRIDAY | 8:00 PM | Raptors Uprising GC
MAY 30 –JUNE 2 THE TIPOFF 5v5 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)
5/30 | TUESDAY | 8:00 PM | Celtics Crossover Gaming
5/30 | TUESDAY | 10:00 PM | Knicks Gaming
6/1 | THURSDAY | 7:00 PM | Hornets Venom GT
JUNE 6 – 9 THE TIPOFF 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (REMOTE)
JUNE 14-17 THE TIPOFF 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)
JUNE 20 –23 THE TURN 5v5 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)
6/20 | TUESDAY | 6:00 PM | Cavs Legion GC
6/21 | WEDNESDAY | 8:00 PM | Gen G. Tigers
6/23 | FRIDAY | 10:00 PM | Magic Gaming
JUNE 27 –30 THE TURN 5v5 GROUP PLAY (REMOTE)
6/27 | TUESDAY | 6:00 PM | Heat Check Gaming
6/27 | TUESDAY | 8:00 PM | NBL Oz Gaming
6/29 | THURSDAY | 6:30 PM | Raptors Uprising GC
JULY 11 –14 THE TURN 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (REMOTE)
JULY 19 –22 THE TURN 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)
JULY 28 –29 THE TICKET 5v5 BRACKET PLAY (IN PERSON)
AUGUST 2 –5 5v5 PLAYOFFS & FINALS (IN PERSON)

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NBA 2K LEAGUE AND MONUMENTAL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER TO HOST 2023 SEASON AT NEW DISTRICT E POWERED BY TICKETMASTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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NBA 2K LEAGUE AND MONUMENTAL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER TO HOST 2023 SEASON AT NEW DISTRICT E POWERED BY TICKETMASTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

- Games Tip Off March 8 and Run Through Aug. 5 -

- $2.5 Million Cash Prize Pool Across All Tournaments and the NBA 2K League 3v3 and 5v5 Playoffs –

NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 – The NBA 2K League announced today that, in partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the 2023 season will be hosted at the soon-to- debut District E Powered by Ticketmaster in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the league unveiled its complete competition schedule, which runs between Wednesday, March 8 and Saturday, August 5. The NBA 2K League will award $2.5 million in cash prizes across THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and Coinbase NBA 2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES tournaments, and the NBA 2K League 3v3 and 5v5 Playoffs.

Located in downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster is adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E is a nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater that, in addition to the 2023 2K League season, will offer a daily series of immersive experiences in esports, music, programming, an extraordinary culinary experience and community events – along with pre- and post-game activities for fans attending Capitals and Wizards games. For information on tickets to view NBA 2K League games live at District E, click here.

For the first time, the NBA 2K League season will be separated into 3v3 and 5v5 halves. The 3v3 portion of the season begins with the Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 SLAM OPEN on March 8 and finishes with the NBA2KL 3v3 Finals on Saturday, May 13. The 5v5 competition tips off on Wednesday, May 23 with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T and will culminate with the NBA2KL 5v5 Finals on Saturday, Aug. 5. For more information on the 2023 competition schedule, click here.

“Pioneers of esports since the beginning, including through their success with two-time NBA 2K League champion Wizards District Gaming, we are thrilled to partner with the Leonsis family and Monumental Sports & Entertainment to help launch their new state--of--the--art facility, District E Powered by

Ticketmaster,” said NBA 2K League President Brendan Donohue. “We can’t wait to make Washington,

D.C. our home in 2023 and bring the excitement of the NBA 2K League to fans at District E.”

“As early investors in the NBA 2K League, we are honored to host the most elite esports athletes in the world at our new esports and entertainment facility in our nation's capital,” said Zach Leonsis, President, Media & New Enterprises at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “The League has designed an exciting season and we look forward to welcoming their fans and the rest of the vast gaming community from across the Mid-Atlantic to District E for a first-of-its-kind experience. And for those new to esports, we believe we are going to turn them into die-hard fans once they see the amazing live-action in person and all the other amenities which District E will have to offer.”

“Washington, D.C. is a growing hub for the esports community with sponsorships, events, tournaments—and now the dynamic addition of the NBA 2K League. We welcome the local, national and international athletes and fans to our city,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates. “Working with the NBA 2K League and Monumental Sports & Entertainment allows us to accomplish our goals of bringing cutting edge experiences that engage, excite and entertain to sports enthusiasts.”

For the second straight season, community teams from around the world will have the opportunity to participate alongside NBA 2K League teams for a share of the 3v3 tournament prize pool in the Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES. For more information on the new combined SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN qualifying event, which tipped off Jan. 28 and goes through Feb. 11, click here. Also new for this season, the SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN tournaments will use a double- elimination format. NBA 2K League teams and community teams will qualify for the NBA 2K League 3v3 Playoffs based on their performance in the prior competitions throughout the season, with the STEAL OPEN remaining the last chance tournament for teams still trying to qualify for the 3v3 Playoffs.

THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and the NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs will continue to feature only NBA 2K League teams. All 25 teams will compete in THE TIPOFF and THE TURN. The five top performing teams from each conference at the end of those tournaments will automatically qualify for the NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs. The 15 remaining teams will compete in THE TICKET, with the winning teams from the two conferences earning the 11th and 12th spots in the Playoffs.

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NBA 2K LEAGUE AND MONUMENTAL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER TO HOST 2023 SEASON AT NEW DISTRICT E POWERED BY TICKETMASTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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NBA 2K LEAGUE AND MONUMENTAL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER TO HOST 2023 SEASON AT NEW DISTRICT E POWERED BY TICKETMASTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

– Games Tip Off March 8 and Run Through Aug. 5 –

– $2.5 Million Cash Prize Pool Across All Tournaments and the NBA 2K League 3v3 and 5v5 Playoffs –

NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 – The NBA 2K League announced today that, in partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the 2023 season will be hosted at the soon-to- debut District E Powered by Ticketmaster in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the league unveiled its complete competition schedule, which runs between Wednesday, March 8 and Saturday, August 5. The NBA 2K League will award $2.5 million in cash prizes across THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and Coinbase NBA 2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES tournaments, and the NBA 2K League 3v3 and 5v5 Playoffs.

Located in downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster is adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E is a nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater that, in addition to the 2023 2K League season, will offer a daily series of immersive experiences in esports, music, programming, an extraordinary culinary experience and community events – along with pre- and post-game activities for fans attending Capitals and Wizards games. For information on tickets to view NBA 2K League games live at District E, click here.

For the first time, the NBA 2K League season will be separated into 3v3 and 5v5 halves. The 3v3 portion of the season begins with the Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 SLAM OPEN on March 8 and finishes with the NBA2KL 3v3 Finals on Saturday, May 13. The 5v5 competition tips off on Wednesday, May 23 with THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T and will culminate with the NBA2KL 5v5 Finals on Saturday, Aug. 5. For more information on the 2023 competition schedule, click here.

“Pioneers of esports since the beginning, including through their success with two-time NBA 2K League champion Wizards District Gaming, we are thrilled to partner with the Leonsis family and Monumental Sports & Entertainment to help launch their new state–of–the–art facility, District E Powered by

Ticketmaster,” said NBA 2K League President Brendan Donohue. “We can’t wait to make Washington,

D.C. our home in 2023 and bring the excitement of the NBA 2K League to fans at District E.”

“As early investors in the NBA 2K League, we are honored to host the most elite esports athletes in the world at our new esports and entertainment facility in our nation’s capital,” said Zach Leonsis, President, Media & New Enterprises at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “The League has designed an exciting season and we look forward to welcoming their fans and the rest of the vast gaming community from across the Mid-Atlantic to District E for a first-of-its-kind experience. And for those new to esports, we believe we are going to turn them into die-hard fans once they see the amazing live-action in person and all the other amenities which District E will have to offer.”

“Washington, D.C. is a growing hub for the esports community with sponsorships, events, tournaments—and now the dynamic addition of the NBA 2K League. We welcome the local, national and international athletes and fans to our city,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates. “Working with the NBA 2K League and Monumental Sports & Entertainment allows us to accomplish our goals of bringing cutting edge experiences that engage, excite and entertain to sports enthusiasts.”

For the second straight season, community teams from around the world will have the opportunity to participate alongside NBA 2K League teams for a share of the 3v3 tournament prize pool in the Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES. For more information on the new combined SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN qualifying event, which tipped off Jan. 28 and goes through Feb. 11, click here. Also new for this season, the SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN tournaments will use a double- elimination format. NBA 2K League teams and community teams will qualify for the NBA 2K League 3v3 Playoffs based on their performance in the prior competitions throughout the season, with the STEAL OPEN remaining the last chance tournament for teams still trying to qualify for the 3v3 Playoffs.

THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and the NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs will continue to feature only NBA 2K League teams. All 25 teams will compete in THE TIPOFF and THE TURN. The five top performing teams from each conference at the end of those tournaments will automatically qualify for the NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs. The 15 remaining teams will compete in THE TICKET, with the winning teams from the two conferences earning the 11th and 12th spots in the Playoffs.

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# results[].description
As we wrap up 2022, Wizards District Gaming is proud to look back on a fantastic year. Even though we weren't able to secure a third consecutive championship, making it back to the NBA 2K League Finals for a third year in a row is a huge accomplishment. Led by Head Coach and General Manager Patrick Crossan, we were able to retain four members from 2021’s championship team. This year the league introduced 3v3 gameplay into the competition, adding a new element, additional tournaments and a higher prize pool for the league. All in-person tournament play was hosted in Indianapolis this year kicking off with the presentation of our Season 4 championship rings at the TIPOFF Tournament. In May, Wizards District Gaming went on to win the NBA 2K League’s first-ever 3v3 tournament, the Coinbase SLAM OPEN, sweeping DUX Infinitos 4-0 in the best-of-seven series finals. The competition victory was the first in-season tournament championship in five seasons for the franchise. In June, Wizards District Gaming defeated the first place T-Wolves Gaming in a grueling semifinals series of THE TURN and landed a spot in the tournament finals against 76ers GC. Wizards District Gaming qualified for the postseason in both 3v3 and 5v5 modes, finishing first in the Eastern Conference in 3v3 standings and second in the East in 5v5.

New for this season, the NBA 2K League playoffs and finals were broadcasted across NBATV, Stadium: Stadium is Sinclair’s sports property, and B/R Gaming in addition to the league’s YouTube and Twitch channels, totaling over 4.7 M unique viewers including a single-day record 2.2 M unique viewers during the 5v5 Finals. Showing the team’s versatility and competitiveness, Wizards District Gaming was the only team to make it to the Finals of both the 3v3 and 5v5 Championships. Even though we didn’t take home the championship trophies, Wizards District Gaming did take home over $417,000 in prize money, the second highest in the league for Season 5. Adding to our grand total of $1.4 M, the most prize money in the history of the league and more than double the second highest-earning team in the league.

The end of season awards continued to roll in for Wizards District Gaming! As voted on by the fans, Brandon Richardson (B Rich) won Play of the Year for an incredible buzzer beater, series-winning shot against Knicks Gaming in the quarterfinals of The TURN. Justin Howell (Just Awkward) and Ryan Conger (Dayfri) were selected as NBA 2K League All-Stars for the second consecutive season and with WDG winning the Eastern Conference in 5v5, Head Coach Patrick Crossan was the Head Coach for the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the second straight year as well. Coach Pat was also selected as a finalist for Coach of the Year. Wizards District Gaming won the Fan Engagement Award for outstanding fan engagement through community service, local business initiatives and/or social media. Just Awkward and Dayfri were both finalists for Defensive Player of the Year, named to the All-2K League Defensive Team and the All-2K League First Team. To top it all off, Dayfri was named Defensive Player of the Year and MVP! Wizards District Gaming walked away with the most nominations and awards won in the entire NBA 2K League.

Wizards District Gaming went worldwide to get the off-season started! While half the team was putting on a show at the NBA 2K League All-Star Game in Los Angeles, the other half comprised of Justin Kaplan (Kapp) and Antonio Newman (Newdini), accompanied the Washington Wizards to the NBA Global Games in Tokyo, Japan. The guys enjoyed taking in the Global Games and represented Monumental and the 2K League in leading an esports activation and gaming station at Tamagawa University alongside the Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics. This off-season Wizards District Gaming also announced the retirement of Dayfri and that we have retained Kapp, Just Awkward, and Newdini going into the 2023 season. We are excited for many exiting announcements heading into next season and are eager to move into our new home at District E very soon!

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As we wrap up 2022, Wizards District Gaming is proud to look back on a fantastic year. Even though we weren’t able to secure a third consecutive championship, making it back to the NBA 2K League Finals for a third year in a row is a huge accomplishment. Led by Head Coach and General Manager Patrick Crossan, we were able to retain four members from 2021’s championship team. This year the league introduced 3v3 gameplay into the competition, adding a new element, additional tournaments and a higher prize pool for the league. All in-person tournament play was hosted in Indianapolis this year kicking off with the presentation of our Season 4 championship rings at the TIPOFF Tournament. In May, Wizards District Gaming went on to win the NBA 2K League’s first-ever 3v3 tournament, the Coinbase SLAM OPEN, sweeping DUX Infinitos 4-0 in the best-of-seven series finals. The competition victory was the first in-season tournament championship in five seasons for the franchise. In June, Wizards District Gaming defeated the first place T-Wolves Gaming in a grueling semifinals series of THE TURN and landed a spot in the tournament finals against 76ers GC. Wizards District Gaming qualified for the postseason in both 3v3 and 5v5 modes, finishing first in the Eastern Conference in 3v3 standings and second in the East in 5v5.

New for this season, the NBA 2K League playoffs and finals were broadcasted across NBATV, Stadium: Stadium is Sinclair’s sports property, and B/R Gaming in addition to the league’s YouTube and Twitch channels, totaling over 4.7 M unique viewers including a single-day record 2.2 M unique viewers during the 5v5 Finals. Showing the team’s versatility and competitiveness, Wizards District Gaming was the only team to make it to the Finals of both the 3v3 and 5v5 Championships. Even though we didn’t take home the championship trophies, Wizards District Gaming did take home over $417,000 in prize money, the second highest in the league for Season 5. Adding to our grand total of $1.4 M, the most prize money in the history of the league and more than double the second highest-earning team in the league.

The end of season awards continued to roll in for Wizards District Gaming! As voted on by the fans, Brandon Richardson (B Rich) won Play of the Year for an incredible buzzer beater, series-winning shot against Knicks Gaming in the quarterfinals of The TURN. Justin Howell (Just Awkward) and Ryan Conger (Dayfri) were selected as NBA 2K League All-Stars for the second consecutive season and with WDG winning the Eastern Conference in 5v5, Head Coach Patrick Crossan was the Head Coach for the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the second straight year as well. Coach Pat was also selected as a finalist for Coach of the Year. Wizards District Gaming won the Fan Engagement Award for outstanding fan engagement through community service, local business initiatives and/or social media. Just Awkward and Dayfri were both finalists for Defensive Player of the Year, named to the All-2K League Defensive Team and the All-2K League First Team. To top it all off, Dayfri was named Defensive Player of the Year and MVP! Wizards District Gaming walked away with the most nominations and awards won in the entire NBA 2K League.

Wizards District Gaming went worldwide to get the off-season started! While half the team was putting on a show at the NBA 2K League All-Star Game in Los Angeles, the other half comprised of Justin Kaplan (Kapp) and Antonio Newman (Newdini), accompanied the Washington Wizards to the NBA Global Games in Tokyo, Japan. The guys enjoyed taking in the Global Games and represented Monumental and the 2K League in leading an esports activation and gaming station at Tamagawa University alongside the Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics. This off-season Wizards District Gaming also announced the retirement of Dayfri and that we have retained Kapp, Just Awkward, and Newdini going into the 2023 season. We are excited for many exiting announcements heading into next season and are eager to move into our new home at District E very soon!

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Wizards District Gaming Players Selected as 2022 NBA 2K League Eastern Conference All Stars

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Washington, D.C. – Wizards District Gaming players Ryan “Dayfri” Conger and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell have been named 2022 NBA 2K League All-Stars representing the Eastern Conference, the 2K League announced today. WDG is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, both owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and was one of the seventeen inaugural teams in the league when it was launched in 2018.

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For the first time, 2022 NBA 2K League All-Star events will include both 5v5 and 3v3 gameplay formats and will award a total of $30,000 to participants. WDG Head Coach Patrick Crossan will lead the Eastern Conference 5v5 All Star team of players elected by fan, media, current players and coaches, and he will select his own roster of players for the 3v3 competition.

https://twitter.com/WizardsDG/status/1569398007900127233

“Having multiple WDG players voted in as All-Stars for the second year in a row is such an incredible accomplishment,” said Patrick Crossan, Head Coach and General Manager of Wizards District Gaming. “Our players continue to showcase their excellence, versatility, and mental toughness on the league’s biggest stages. Time after time Dayfri, Just Awkward and our entire roster show that they are greatest group of NBA2K players ever assembled.”

NBA 2K League All-Star presented by Google Pixel will take place on Friday, September 30th at The Novo in Los Angeles and broadcast on Stadium and the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

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Wizards District Gaming Players Selected as 2022 NBA 2K League Eastern Conference All Stars

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Washington, D.C. – Wizards District Gaming players Ryan “Dayfri” Conger and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell have been named 2022 NBA 2K League All-Stars representing the Eastern Conference, the 2K League announced today. WDG is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, both owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and was one of the seventeen inaugural teams in the league when it was launched in 2018.

⭐️ 𝑨𝑳𝑳-𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹 𝑩𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑫 ⭐️

Congratulations to 2x @NBA2KLeague All-Star @dayfri!#NBA2KL5 x @AlarmDotCom pic.twitter.com/Q6pYjkceUW

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) September 12, 2022

⭐️ 𝑨𝑳𝑳-𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹 𝑩𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑫 ⭐️

Congratulations to 2x @NBA2KLeague All-Star @JustAwkward!#NBA2KL5 x @AlarmDotCom pic.twitter.com/hKVAdSsLQ2

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) September 12, 2022

For the first time, 2022 NBA 2K League All-Star events will include both 5v5 and 3v3 gameplay formats and will award a total of $30,000 to participants. WDG Head Coach Patrick Crossan will lead the Eastern Conference 5v5 All Star team of players elected by fan, media, current players and coaches, and he will select his own roster of players for the 3v3 competition.

⭐️ 𝑨𝑳𝑳-𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹 𝑩𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑫 ⭐️

Congratulations to 2x @NBA2KLeague All-Star Eastern Conference Head Coach @PatrickCrossan_! #NBA2KL5 x @AlarmDotCom pic.twitter.com/GzqvQczAlj

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) September 12, 2022

“Having multiple WDG players voted in as All-Stars for the second year in a row is such an incredible accomplishment,” said Patrick Crossan, Head Coach and General Manager of Wizards District Gaming. “Our players continue to showcase their excellence, versatility, and mental toughness on the league’s biggest stages. Time after time Dayfri, Just Awkward and our entire roster show that they are greatest group of NBA2K players ever assembled.”

NBA 2K League All-Star presented by Google Pixel will take place on Friday, September 30th at The Novo in Los Angeles and broadcast on Stadium and the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

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2022 NBA 2K League All-Star Voting Begins

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NBA 2K League 2022 All-Star Voting will be Presented by Google Pixel voting window will be available on NBA2KLeague.com from Wednesday July 6 at 1 p.m. ET through Monday, Aug. 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Throughout the voting window, fans may submit one full ballot each day. All current NBA 2K League players will be available for selection. Friday, Aug. 5 from midnight ET – 11:59 p.m. ET will be a 2-for-1 Day, allowing fans to have their votes count twice. https://twitter.com/WizardsDG/status/1545105454057021440

The NBA 2K League’s 2022 All-Star Game will include both 5v5 and 3v3 gameplay formats. Fans can select up to a total of five (5) players from each Conference (East and West) – two (2) backcourt players (guards), and three (3) frontcourt players (forwards and centers). A sixth roster spot on each team will go to the player in each conference with the next highest number of fan votes. The rosters for the 5v5 portion of the 2022 NBA 2K League All-Star Game will be comprised of six players from each of the Eastern and Western conference.

To vote, fans must visit www.2kleague.nba.com/vote from a desktop or mobile browser. Fans may fill out one full ballot per day (per day is defined as once every 24 hours). All votes will be accepted under the following rules and regulations:

On NBA2KLeague.com player pages, the user picks players by clicking or tapping the “Vote” button.

To deselect a pick, users can click or tap the “Added” button.

Once selections are complete, users must provide first name, last name, email, date of birth and country,complete the reCaptcha and click “I Agree & Submit” to submit his/her votes.

Users can submit a minimum of one (1) player, or up to ten (10) players, per device per 24 hours.

Voting is allowed for all NBA 2K League players on roster.

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2022 NBA 2K League All-Star Voting Begins

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NBA 2K League 2022 All-Star Voting will be Presented by Google Pixel voting window will be available on NBA2KLeague.com from Wednesday July 6 at 1 p.m. ET through Monday, Aug. 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Throughout the voting window, fans may submit one full ballot each day. All current NBA 2K League players will be available for selection. Friday, Aug. 5 from midnight ET – 11:59 p.m. ET will be a 2-for-1 Day, allowing fans to have their votes count twice.

⭐️ 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐁𝐀 𝟐𝐊 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 ⭐️

🗳 Cast your ballot for WDG ➡️ https://t.co/VYjReQOWkz#ProtectTheBrand x @AlarmDotCom pic.twitter.com/aqjr8hXqpt

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) July 7, 2022

The NBA 2K League’s 2022 All-Star Game will include both 5v5 and 3v3 gameplay formats. Fans can select up to a total of five (5) players from each Conference (East and West) – two (2) backcourt players (guards), and three (3) frontcourt players (forwards and centers). A sixth roster spot on each team will go to the player in each conference with the next highest number of fan votes. The rosters for the 5v5 portion of the 2022 NBA 2K League All-Star Game will be comprised of six players from each of the Eastern and Western conference.

To vote, fans must visit www.2kleague.nba.com/vote from a desktop or mobile browser. Fans may fill out one full ballot per day (per day is defined as once every 24 hours).

All votes will be accepted under the following rules and regulations:

On NBA2KLeague.com player pages, the user picks players by clicking or tapping the “Vote” button.

To deselect a pick, users can click or tap the “Added” button.

Once selections are complete, users must provide first name, last name, email, date of birth and country,complete the reCaptcha and click “I Agree & Submit” to submit his/her votes.

Users can submit a minimum of one (1) player, or up to ten (10) players, per device per 24 hours.

Voting is allowed for all NBA 2K League players on roster.

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Wizards District Gaming and the Washington Mystics Announce a New Partnership to Elevate Women in Esports

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Washington, DC - (June 8, 2022) - Today, Wizards District Gaming and the Washington Mystics debuted a first-of-its-kind partnership to support new and ongoing efforts to elevate women gamers.  Under the newly formed co-brand “WDG + Mystics,” Shanice “Lady Blue Flames” Esco will host two 3-hour+ streams per week on https://www.twitch.tv/wizardsdg.  During the streams, Lady Blue Flames will interact with fans while showcasing the WNBA Mode of NBA 2K22, playing as the Washington Mystics. Shanice will also serve as the co-brand’s ambassador in gaming and esports related events and conventions.

https://twitter.com/WashMystics/status/1534567455493865480?s=20&t=p-HT6NbmMs_sj8c1cO5Kjg

"We pride ourselves on our commitment to growing the esports community, and Shanice represents an incredible step forward in our efforts to amplify women gamers," said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “We look forward to watching her proven skills and passion for both the WNBA and gaming having a lasting impact on women and girls and the entire esports industry."

“We’re extremely excited to bring Shanice on-board and welcome her to the Mystics and Wizards District Gaming family,” said Matthew Vinson, Director of Digital Marketing for the Washington Mystics. “Shanice will be a leader in the streaming and content creation space for the WNBA as one of the first weekly streamers in the league. She will help us reach a new audience to continue to grow the Mystics and WNBA brands while also sharing her passion for an underserved group – girls and people of color in gaming.”

Future WDG + Mystics initiatives include a Stream-A-Thon benefiting girls who want to get involved in gaming and computer coding as well as hosting an all-female NBA2K tournament at District E Powered By Ticketmaster, the flagship esports and entertainment venue opening next to Capital One Arena later this fall. More information about additional initiatives is forthcoming.

You can tune in to watch Lady Blue Flames on Mondays at 6 p.m. E.T. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. E.T. on the WDG Twitch Channel.

About Wizards District Gaming
Wizards District Gaming, owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is part of the NBA 2K League, a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO). Launched in 2018, the league features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Wizards District Gaming drafts and/or retains gamers as part of a team that competes as unique characters in matchups against 24 other teams in a mix of regular-season games, tournaments and playoffs. For more information about Wizards District Gaming, visit www.wizardsdg.com.

About the Washington Mystics
The 2022 season marks the Washington Mystics’ 25 th anniversary season. The Mystics are the most successful professional women’s sports team in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and this season will celebrate their first Hall of Fame class of Vicky Bullett, Chamique Holdsclaw and Murriel Page with a halftime induction ceremony on June 19, the 25th anniversary of the Mystics’ first home game. For information on Mystics Club 52 full season memberships, presented by Ticketmaster, and to secure your seats for the season, please visit www.washingtonmystics.com.

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Wizards District Gaming and the Washington Mystics Announce a New Partnership to Elevate Women in Esports

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Washington, DC – (June 8, 2022) – Today, Wizards District Gaming and the Washington Mystics debuted a first-of-its-kind partnership to support new and ongoing efforts to elevate women gamers.  Under the newly formed co-brand “WDG + Mystics,” Shanice “Lady Blue Flames” Esco will host two 3-hour+ streams per week on https://www.twitch.tv/wizardsdg.  During the streams, Lady Blue Flames will interact with fans while showcasing the WNBA Mode of NBA 2K22, playing as the Washington Mystics. Shanice will also serve as the co-brand’s ambassador in gaming and esports related events and conventions.

𝙒𝘿𝙂 + 𝙈𝙔𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙎

Welcome to the squad to our first ever @WizardsDG + Mystics Streamer – @LadyBlueFlames!

📰 https://t.co/JxJOXrrJkK pic.twitter.com/ys9wTs1IjO

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) June 8, 2022

“We pride ourselves on our commitment to growing the esports community, and Shanice represents an incredible step forward in our efforts to amplify women gamers,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “We look forward to watching her proven skills and passion for both the WNBA and gaming having a lasting impact on women and girls and the entire esports industry.”

“We’re extremely excited to bring Shanice on-board and welcome her to the Mystics and Wizards District Gaming family,” said Matthew Vinson, Director of Digital Marketing for the Washington Mystics. “Shanice will be a leader in the streaming and content creation space for the WNBA as one of the first weekly streamers in the league. She will help us reach a new audience to continue to grow the Mystics and WNBA brands while also sharing her passion for an underserved group – girls and people of color in gaming.”

Future WDG + Mystics initiatives include a Stream-A-Thon benefiting girls who want to get involved in gaming and computer coding as well as hosting an all-female NBA2K tournament at District E Powered By Ticketmaster, the flagship esports and entertainment venue opening next to Capital One Arena later this fall. More information about additional initiatives is forthcoming.

You can tune in to watch Lady Blue Flames on Mondays at 6 p.m. E.T. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. E.T. on the WDG Twitch Channel.

About Wizards District Gaming
Wizards District Gaming, owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is part of the NBA 2K League, a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO). Launched in 2018, the league features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Wizards District Gaming drafts and/or retains gamers as part of a team that competes as unique characters in matchups against 24 other teams in a mix of regular-season games, tournaments and playoffs. For more information about Wizards District Gaming, visit www.wizardsdg.com.

About the Washington Mystics
The 2022 season marks the Washington Mystics’ 25 th anniversary season. The Mystics are the most successful professional women’s sports team in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and this season will celebrate their first Hall of Fame class of Vicky Bullett, Chamique Holdsclaw and Murriel Page with a halftime induction ceremony on June 19, the 25th anniversary of the Mystics’ first home game. For information on Mystics Club 52 full season memberships, presented by Ticketmaster, and to secure your seats for the season, please visit www.washingtonmystics.com.

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Wizards District Gaming Wins Inaugural NBA 2K League Coinbase SLAM OPEN 3v3 Tournament

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Washington, D.C. – (May 14, 2022) – Wizards District Gaming has won the NBA 2K League’s first-ever Coinbase SLAM OPEN 3v3 Tournament after sweeping DUX Infinitos 4-0 in the best-of-seven series finals. The tournament is the first mid-season championship in five seasons for the reigning back-to-back NBA 2K League Champions. WDG is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, both owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and was one of the seventeen inaugural teams in the league when it was launched in 2018.

https://twitter.com/WizardsDG/status/1525620551921836032

“We are incredibly proud of our team for winning the league’s first-ever 3v3 tournament,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media and New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “Every year we aim to qualify for the playoffs, win a mid-season tournament, and win championships. Our team rose to the occasion and made us proud once again.”

WDG’s 3v3 lineup featured Ryan “Dayfri” Conger, who was named the SLAM OPEN Tournament MVP, Antonio “Newdini” Newman, and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell. Brandon “B Rich” Richardson and Justin “Kapp” Kaplan also featured in WDG’s lineup during the group stages of the SLAM OPEN. The team was coached by 2021 NBA 2K League Coach of the Year Patrick Crossan, who has been with the franchise since its start.”

https://twitter.com/NBA2KLeague/status/1525619276215947264

Wizards District Gaming qualified for bracket play of the SLAM OPEN by winning its group with a 5-1 record in remote play. In the Round of 16, WDG defeated the lone amateur team to qualify for the knockout rounds, Handlez, 3-2 in a best-of-five series. In the quarterfinals, WDG eliminated Hornets Venom GT 4-1 in the best-of-seven series, and then advanced to the finals of the SLAM OPEN by beating Grizz Gaming 4-2 in the semifinals. In winning the SLAM OPEN, Wizards District Gaming takes home $60,000 of the tournament’s $150,000 prize pool.

“Winning the NBA 2K League’s first-ever Coinbase SLAM OPEN is an incredible accomplishment for this team,” said Patrick Crossan, Head Coach and General Manager of Wizards District Gaming. “These players continue to showcase their excellence, versatility, and mental toughness on the league’s biggest stages. Time after time these players prove that they’re the greatest group of NBA2K players ever assembled.”

With the SLAM OPEN tournament championship, Wizards District Gaming continues an unprecedented run of success in the NBA 2K League. The team has won the last two NBA 2K League Championships and is the only team to make multiple NBA 2K League Finals appearances. The team had a franchise-best 36-11 record in Season 4 (which includes all games played during the regular season, in-season tournaments, and playoff games in Season 4). And is the winningest franchise in the NBA 2K League’s history.

“This team continues to amaze us and make us so proud. After winning back-to-back NBA 2K League Championships in the last two seasons, to come into this year and win the league’s first-ever competitive 3v3 event is so impressive,” said Andrew McNeill, Senior Director of Esports at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “Their professionalism and play continue to be a point of pride for us at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!”

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Wizards District Gaming Wins Inaugural NBA 2K League Coinbase SLAM OPEN 3v3 Tournament

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Washington, D.C. – (May 14, 2022) – Wizards District Gaming has won the NBA 2K League’s first-ever Coinbase SLAM OPEN 3v3 Tournament after sweeping DUX Infinitos 4-0 in the best-of-seven series finals. The tournament is the first mid-season championship in five seasons for the reigning back-to-back NBA 2K League Champions. WDG is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, both owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and was one of the seventeen inaugural teams in the league when it was launched in 2018.

Another Championship in the books as we sweep the finals in the first ever @NBA2KLeague 3v3 Blacktop Series! 🏆#ProtectTheBrand pic.twitter.com/WH9YasVPow

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) May 14, 2022

“We are incredibly proud of our team for winning the league’s first-ever 3v3 tournament,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media and New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “Every year we aim to qualify for the playoffs, win a mid-season tournament, and win championships. Our team rose to the occasion and made us proud once again.”

WDG’s 3v3 lineup featured Ryan “Dayfri” Conger, who was named the SLAM OPEN Tournament MVP, Antonio “Newdini” Newman, and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell. Brandon “B Rich” Richardson and Justin “Kapp” Kaplan also featured in WDG’s lineup during the group stages of the SLAM OPEN. The team was coached by 2021 NBA 2K League Coach of the Year Patrick Crossan, who has been with the franchise since its start.”

Your first ever The @coinbase NBA2KL 3V3 SLAM OPEN MVP is @dayfri!🙌 pic.twitter.com/a21CMMpx1x

— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) May 14, 2022

Wizards District Gaming qualified for bracket play of the SLAM OPEN by winning its group with a 5-1 record in remote play. In the Round of 16, WDG defeated the lone amateur team to qualify for the knockout rounds, Handlez, 3-2 in a best-of-five series. In the quarterfinals, WDG eliminated Hornets Venom GT 4-1 in the best-of-seven series, and then advanced to the finals of the SLAM OPEN by beating Grizz Gaming 4-2 in the semifinals. In winning the SLAM OPEN, Wizards District Gaming takes home $60,000 of the tournament’s $150,000 prize pool.

“Winning the NBA 2K League’s first-ever Coinbase SLAM OPEN is an incredible accomplishment for this team,” said Patrick Crossan, Head Coach and General Manager of Wizards District Gaming. “These players continue to showcase their excellence, versatility, and mental toughness on the league’s biggest stages. Time after time these players prove that they’re the greatest group of NBA2K players ever assembled.”

With the SLAM OPEN tournament championship, Wizards District Gaming continues an unprecedented run of success in the NBA 2K League. The team has won the last two NBA 2K League Championships and is the only team to make multiple NBA 2K League Finals appearances. The team had a franchise-best 36-11 record in Season 4 (which includes all games played during the regular season, in-season tournaments, and playoff games in Season 4). And is the winningest franchise in the NBA 2K League’s history.

“This team continues to amaze us and make us so proud. After winning back-to-back NBA 2K League Championships in the last two seasons, to come into this year and win the league’s first-ever competitive 3v3 event is so impressive,” said Andrew McNeill, Senior Director of Esports at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “Their professionalism and play continue to be a point of pride for us at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!”

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Wizards District Gaming Involved in First Four-Team Trade in League History

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Wizards District Gaming Involved in First Four-Team Trade in League History

OFFICIAL: Wizards District Gaming have traded Tyrell "Ty" Johnson plus a 2023 1st round pick to Kings Guard Gaming in return for Justin "Kapp" Kaplan from Magic Gaming and a 2023 2nd round pick from 76ers GC (via Kings Guard Gaming).

Justin "Kapp" Kaplan was drafted 10th in the 2022 NBA 2K League Draft. In four games with Magic Gaming, Kapp averaged 16 PPG, 4.5 APG, and 44.9% FGP.
https://twitter.com/WizardsDG/status/1521194651331731456?s=20&t=KjfWjDdPjU4V3sIuC2he0w https://twitter.com/JustKapp/status/1521211650740793344?s=20&t=KjfWjDdPjU4V3sIuC2he0w
This trade is part of the first four-team trade in league history. The trade details are as follows:

Knicks Gaming acquires: Ant SZN

Magic Gaming acquires: Duck

Wizards District Gaming acquires: Kapp + 2023 2nd round pick (via SGC then KGG)

Kings Guard Gaming acquires: Ty + WDG 2023 1st round pick
https://twitter.com/WizardsDG/status/1521188950286778369?s=20&t=KjfWjDdPjU4V3sIuC2he0w

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Wizards District Gaming Involved in First Four-Team Trade in League History

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Wizards District Gaming Involved in First Four-Team Trade in League History

OFFICIAL: Wizards District Gaming have traded Tyrell “Ty” Johnson plus a 2023 1st round pick to Kings Guard Gaming in return for Justin “Kapp” Kaplan from Magic Gaming and a 2023 2nd round pick from 76ers GC (via Kings Guard Gaming).

Justin “Kapp” Kaplan was drafted 10th in the 2022 NBA 2K League Draft. In four games with Magic Gaming, Kapp averaged 16 PPG, 4.5 APG, and 44.9% FGP.

Welcome to the District @JKapp30! 👊#ProtectTheBrand pic.twitter.com/EKPhTmZSLM

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) May 2, 2022

Huge shoutout to the entire @WizardsDG family for the opportunity! Super excited for this new chapter in my career and can’t wait to get to work with the guys. @dayfri @BRlCHARDSON @JustAwkward @Newdini 💯 https://t.co/HVfbunf8Xv

— Kapp (@JustKapp) May 2, 2022

This trade is part of the first four-team trade in league history. The trade details are as follows:

Knicks Gaming acquires: Ant SZN

Magic Gaming acquires: Duck

Wizards District Gaming acquires: Kapp + 2023 2nd round pick (via SGC then KGG)

Kings Guard Gaming acquires: Ty + WDG 2023 1st round pick

For more information on the 4 team trade ⬇️ https://t.co/yuHw6zu8qG

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) May 2, 2022

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Two-Time NBA 2K League Champions Wizards District Gaming Unveil 2021 Championship Ring

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Two-Time NBA 2K League Champions Wizards District Gaming Unveil 2021 Championship Ring

Today, Wizards District Gaming, Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Jostens unveiled the 2021 Wizards District Gaming NBA 2K League Championship Ring.

https://twitter.com/WizardsDG/status/1516945403614314497

Rings were presented to the reigning championship team at the first day of in-person knockout rounds of the NBA 2K League TIPOFF Tournament at a ceremony in Indianapolis, Indiana. NBA 2K League President Brendan Donohue congratulated the team in-venue and on the NBA 2K League broadcast before each player from the 2021 title team was introduced individually and presented with their championship ring.

https://twitter.com/WizardsDG/status/1517201700553175042

“Our team at Monumental Sports & Entertainment and I could not be more excited to celebrate our incredible esports athletes for their back-to-back championship wins. We are overjoyed to share these stunning championship rings with our players and staff as a worthy thank you for their amazing contributions to the organization.” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media and New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “As the NBA 2K League continues to grow, our organization is primed to compete for additional championships and engage more deeply with the local & online communities.”

The 2021 championship ring features two NBA 2K League trophies on top honoring Wizards District Gaming’s back-to-back championships along with the team’s icon red W logo in stone. On the sides of the ring top are seven princess cut diamonds marking the seven straight playoff wins in the 2021 NBA 2K League Playoffs & Finals. One side of the ring features the player’s last name, their number in diamonds with a gold outline and six stars representing each of the six players from the 2021 roster. The other side of the ring boasts the team’s motto “Protect the Brand” and the year 2021 in diamonds above the shape of Washington, D.C. The underside of the ring features the team’s playoff opponents and series wins, marking the NBA 2K League’s only undefeated postseason run, and the words “Back 2 Back” engraved on the ring band.

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“The partnership between Jostens and Wizards District Gaming is truly special, and it is our distinct honor to celebrate their achievements for the second year in a row,” said Chris Poitras VP & COO of Jostens Professional Sports Division. “We are excited to commemorate the 2021 championship with a stunning ring that honors the dedication and hard-work demonstrated by these esports athletes.”

Wizards District Gaming earned their second 2K League Championship Title after defeating Knicks Gaming and NetsGC in the quarterfinal and semifinal playoff rounds of the NBA 2K League Playoffs and sweeping Jazz Gaming in the 2021 NBA 2K League Finals. Wizards District Gaming’s 3-0 series victory and back-to-back Finals wins makes them the first NBA 2K League team to win multiple NBA 2K League championships (2020, 2021). Replicas of the two championship rings will be on display at District E, the state-of-the-art esports and entertainment venue destination set to open in the fall of 2022.

The 2021 championship team roster featured five players from the 2020 championship team including, “JBM” Mascone, who was named 2021 NBA 2K League Finals MVP; Ryan “Dayfri” Conger; Brandon “B Rich” Richardson; Antonio “Newdini” Newman; Justin “Just Awkward” Howell; and Alex “xoLebron” Lebron who served as sixth man. The team was coached by Pat Crossan, who has been with the franchise since its start as an inaugural 2K League team in 2018 and was named the NBA 2K League’s Coach of the Year following the 2021 championship season.

“These players are incredibly deserving of the rings and recognition as elite esports athletes with championship-level abilities,” said head Coach Patrick Crossan. “I’m happy we get to celebrate together once more as we continue pursuit of our third championship in a row in the NBA 2K League’s 5th season.”

At the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft, WDG selected Tyrell “Ty” Johnson with the 22nd pick and asked B Rich to return to the team for his third year. The team kicked off the season this month with the three-week TIPOFF tournament with a 4-1 record in Group C in the Eastern Conference and advancing to the knockout rounds.

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Two-Time NBA 2K League Champions Wizards District Gaming Unveil 2021 Championship Ring

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Two-Time NBA 2K League Champions Wizards District Gaming Unveil 2021 Championship Ring

Today, Wizards District Gaming, Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Jostens unveiled the 2021 Wizards District Gaming NBA 2K League Championship Ring.

Back 2️⃣ back 𝓫𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓰 ✨💍#ProtectTheBrand pic.twitter.com/oRnZ0Nze4q

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) April 21, 2022

Rings were presented to the reigning championship team at the first day of in-person knockout rounds of the NBA 2K League TIPOFF Tournament at a ceremony in Indianapolis, Indiana. NBA 2K League President Brendan Donohue congratulated the team in-venue and on the NBA 2K League broadcast before each player from the 2021 title team was introduced individually and presented with their championship ring.

About last night 💍🤩#ProtectTheBrand pic.twitter.com/rq3hm4aaTM

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) April 21, 2022

“Our team at Monumental Sports & Entertainment and I could not be more excited to celebrate our incredible esports athletes for their back-to-back championship wins. We are overjoyed to share these stunning championship rings with our players and staff as a worthy thank you for their amazing contributions to the organization.” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media and New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “As the NBA 2K League continues to grow, our organization is primed to compete for additional championships and engage more deeply with the local & online communities.”

The 2021 championship ring features two NBA 2K League trophies on top honoring Wizards District Gaming’s back-to-back championships along with the team’s icon red W logo in stone. On the sides of the ring top are seven princess cut diamonds marking the seven straight playoff wins in the 2021 NBA 2K League Playoffs & Finals. One side of the ring features the player’s last name, their number in diamonds with a gold outline and six stars representing each of the six players from the 2021 roster. The other side of the ring boasts the team’s motto “Protect the Brand” and the year 2021 in diamonds above the shape of Washington, D.C. The underside of the ring features the team’s playoff opponents and series wins, marking the NBA 2K League’s only undefeated postseason run, and the words “Back 2 Back” engraved on the ring band.

The meaning behind the 💍

Big thank you to @Jostens for helping us craft this stunning ring! Learn more: https://t.co/VXSOZTaDvj#ProtectTheBrand pic.twitter.com/HatT3SMsp1

— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) April 21, 2022

“The partnership between Jostens and Wizards District Gaming is truly special, and it is our distinct honor to celebrate their achievements for the second year in a row,” said Chris Poitras VP & COO of Jostens Professional Sports Division. “We are excited to commemorate the 2021 championship with a stunning ring that honors the dedication and hard-work demonstrated by these esports athletes.”

Wizards District Gaming earned their second 2K League Championship Title after defeating Knicks Gaming and NetsGC in the quarterfinal and semifinal playoff rounds of the NBA 2K League Playoffs and sweeping Jazz Gaming in the 2021 NBA 2K League Finals. Wizards District Gaming’s 3-0 series victory and back-to-back Finals wins makes them the first NBA 2K League team to win multiple NBA 2K League championships (2020, 2021). Replicas of the two championship rings will be on display at District E, the state-of-the-art esports and entertainment venue destination set to open in the fall of 2022.

The 2021 championship team roster featured five players from the 2020 championship team including, “JBM” Mascone, who was named 2021 NBA 2K League Finals MVP; Ryan “Dayfri” Conger; Brandon “B Rich” Richardson; Antonio “Newdini” Newman; Justin “Just Awkward” Howell; and Alex “xoLebron” Lebron who served as sixth man. The team was coached by Pat Crossan, who has been with the franchise since its start as an inaugural 2K League team in 2018 and was named the NBA 2K League’s Coach of the Year following the 2021 championship season.

“These players are incredibly deserving of the rings and recognition as elite esports athletes with championship-level abilities,” said head Coach Patrick Crossan. “I’m happy we get to celebrate together once more as we continue pursuit of our third championship in a row in the NBA 2K League’s 5th season.”

At the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft, WDG selected Tyrell “Ty” Johnson with the 22nd pick and asked B Rich to return to the team for his third year. The team kicked off the season this month with the three-week TIPOFF tournament with a 4-1 record in Group C in the Eastern Conference and advancing to the knockout rounds.

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Reigning Champion Wizards District Gaming Selects Two Players in 2022 NBA 2K League Draft

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Reigning Champion Wizards District Gaming Selects Two Players in 2022 NBA 2K League Draft, Setting Up a Possible Three-peat During the Fifth Anniversary of the League

Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2022) – Wizards District Gaming (WDG) selected two players in Saturday night’s NBA 2K League Draft at the Alarm.com Demo House in Falls Church, Virginia, to complete its roster for the 2022 season and position them to compete for a three-peat, after having won back-to-back NBA 2K League championships in the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

From Decatur, Georgia WDG selected Tyrell “Ty” Johnson with the 22nd pick, a hybrid player with skill at both the point guard and shooting guard positions. Ty is coming off a great Pro-Am season where he showed his versatility and off-the-ball prowess. At the 43rdpick, Brandon “BRich” Richardson was selected to complete the season 5 roster. He returns to the team after helping WDG to its second straight NBA 2K League championship.

“We’re excited to welcome our new point guard Ty and returning shooting guard BRich to complete our roster,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “We're eager to add these players and their elite skills to the team to give us the spark to compete for another championship. Now, we take this energy and get ready to get to work on dominating season 5.”
The draft picks will be coached by Patrick Crossan, 2021 NBA 2K League Coach of the Year who has been Head Coach of the team since its inaugural season in 2018, also the inaugural season for the league. The players will join Ryan “Dayfri” Conger, 2020 NBA 2K League Finals MVP, League MVP finalist in 2020 and 2021, and Defensive Player of the Year finalist in 2020; 2021 All-NBA 2K League Second Team forward Antonio “Newdini” Newman; and 2021 Defensive Player of the Year Justin “Just Awkward” Howell. Conger and Howell were named to the first-ever NBA 2K League All-Star Team in 2021 and WDG Head Coach Patrick Crossan was selected as the head coach for the Eastern Conference All-Star Team.

Wizards District Gaming 2022 Roster

Gamer Tag

Name

Position

Acquired

Ty

Tyrell Johnson

Point Guard

22nd pick, 2022 Draft

BRich

Brandon Richardson

Shooting Guard

43rd pick, 2022 Draft

Dayfri

Ryan Conger

Center

Returning Player, joined WDG in 2018

Newdini

Antonio Newman

Power Forward

Returning player, joined WDG in 2020

Just Awkward

Justin Howell

Small Forward

Returning player, joined WDG in 2020

During the 5th Annual NBA 2K League Draft, all 24 NBA 2K League teams completed their five-person rosters in three rounds. In celebration of its fifth season, the NBA 2K League has launched #NBA2KL5, a season-long campaign highlighting the top moments, performances and players throughout the league’s history. The 2K League’s Draft broadcast kicked off #NBA2KL5 content and featured NBA 2K League President Brendan Donohue announcing select picks, technological advances showing hosts and broadcasters in a new LED immersive studio, a variety of viewing options through Twitch’s Command Center, clips from NBA 2K League original content series “Draft Hopefuls”, broadcast segments of the top 5 Draft moments and shared livestream footage of select team “war rooms”.
Alarm.com is celebrating its third season as a Wizards District Gaming partner and opened its Demo House doors to Wizards District Gaming to set up its draft war room to provide the team with the smartest home available to strategize and make its picks. Alarm.com’s Demo House is equipped with the latest technology and Wizards District Gaming utilized the connected features of the Demo House to tell the story of its draft through social media, including a Twitch livestream.  Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected property and for more than 20 years, has been pioneering smarter solutions that deliver total protection for millions of homes and businesses.

Wizards District Gaming has consistently shown an upward trajectory in revenue growth, including 43% revenue growth between FY19 and FY20 and 25%+ compound annual growth on revenue between FY19 and FY21. The franchise has already achieved breakeven status and in FY21 moved into a profitable position, years ahead of initial projections. Wizards District Gaming grew both its partnership revenue and its number of unique partners by 67% YoY coming into the 2021 season. This is expected to continue to grow as the 2022 season is launched. Since its inaugural season, the team has had 22 unique corporate partners and 37 total partners (i.e., shared with fellow sports teams under the Monumental Sports & Entertainment umbrella) – among the highest number of net partners in the league as well as net revenue generated. WDG expects to exceed this in the 2022 season.

Every Wizards District Gaming game will continue to be live on the Monumental Sports Network in 2022, as it was in 2021. Wizards District Gaming is the only team across the other 23 teams in the league to show all its games locally. Last season, eleven (out of a possible fourteen) regular season game broadcasts were live on NBC Sports Washington in Season 4 – up from five broadcasts in Season 3. Wizards District Gaming also added pre-and post-game show sponsors National Landing and Bud Light in Season 4, a first for the franchise. The postgame show was simulcast live on Wizards District Gaming’s Twitch channel in addition to Monumental Sports Network and NBC Sports Washington.

The NBA 2K League tips on April 5 with the opening stages of The TIPOFF Tournament. Games will be broadcast live on Monumental Sports Network and the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

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Reigning Champion Wizards District Gaming Selects Two Players in 2022 NBA 2K League Draft

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Reigning Champion Wizards District Gaming Selects Two Players in 2022 NBA 2K League Draft, Setting Up a Possible Three-peat During the Fifth Anniversary of the League

Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2022) – Wizards District Gaming (WDG) selected two players in Saturday night’s NBA 2K League Draft at the Alarm.com Demo House in Falls Church, Virginia, to complete its roster for the 2022 season and position them to compete for a three-peat, after having won back-to-back NBA 2K League championships in the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

From Decatur, Georgia WDG selected Tyrell “Ty” Johnson with the 22nd pick, a hybrid player with skill at both the point guard and shooting guard positions. Ty is coming off a great Pro-Am season where he showed his versatility and off-the-ball prowess. At the 43rdpick, Brandon “BRich” Richardson was selected to complete the season 5 roster. He returns to the team after helping WDG to its second straight NBA 2K League championship.

“We’re excited to welcome our new point guard Ty and returning shooting guard BRich to complete our roster,” said Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming Head Coach & General Manager. “We’re eager to add these players and their elite skills to the team to give us the spark to compete for another championship. Now, we take this energy and get ready to get to work on dominating season 5.”
The draft picks will be coached by Patrick Crossan, 2021 NBA 2K League Coach of the Year who has been Head Coach of the team since its inaugural season in 2018, also the inaugural season for the league. The players will join Ryan “Dayfri” Conger, 2020 NBA 2K League Finals MVP, League MVP finalist in 2020 and 2021, and Defensive Player of the Year finalist in 2020; 2021 All-NBA 2K League Second Team forward Antonio “Newdini” Newman; and 2021 Defensive Player of the Year Justin “Just Awkward” Howell. Conger and Howell were named to the first-ever NBA 2K League All-Star Team in 2021 and WDG Head Coach Patrick Crossan was selected as the head coach for the Eastern Conference All-Star Team.

Wizards District Gaming 2022 Roster

Gamer Tag | Name | Position | Acquired
Ty | Tyrell Johnson | Point Guard | 22nd pick, 2022 Draft
BRich | Brandon Richardson | Shooting Guard | 43rd pick, 2022 Draft
Dayfri | Ryan Conger | Center | Returning Player, joined WDG in 2018
Newdini | Antonio Newman | Power Forward | Returning player, joined WDG in 2020
Just Awkward | Justin Howell | Small Forward | Returning player, joined WDG in 2020

During the 5th Annual NBA 2K League Draft, all 24 NBA 2K League teams completed their five-person rosters in three rounds. In celebration of its fifth season, the NBA 2K League has launched #NBA2KL5, a season-long campaign highlighting the top moments, performances and players throughout the league’s history. The 2K League’s Draft broadcast kicked off #NBA2KL5 content and featured NBA 2K League President Brendan Donohue announcing select picks, technological advances showing hosts and broadcasters in a new LED immersive studio, a variety of viewing options through Twitch’s Command Center, clips from NBA 2K League original content series “Draft Hopefuls”, broadcast segments of the top 5 Draft moments and shared livestream footage of select team “war rooms”.
Alarm.com is celebrating its third season as a Wizards District Gaming partner and opened its Demo House doors to Wizards District Gaming to set up its draft war room to provide the team with the smartest home available to strategize and make its picks. Alarm.com’s Demo House is equipped with the latest technology and Wizards District Gaming utilized the connected features of the Demo House to tell the story of its draft through social media, including a Twitch livestream.  Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected property and for more than 20 years, has been pioneering smarter solutions that deliver total protection for millions of homes and businesses.

Wizards District Gaming has consistently shown an upward trajectory in revenue growth, including 43% revenue growth between FY19 and FY20 and 25%+ compound annual growth on revenue between FY19 and FY21. The franchise has already achieved breakeven status and in FY21 moved into a profitable position, years ahead of initial projections. Wizards District Gaming grew both its partnership revenue and its number of unique partners by 67% YoY coming into the 2021 season. This is expected to continue to grow as the 2022 season is launched. Since its inaugural season, the team has had 22 unique corporate partners and 37 total partners (i.e., shared with fellow sports teams under the Monumental Sports & Entertainment umbrella) – among the highest number of net partners in the league as well as net revenue generated. WDG expects to exceed this in the 2022 season.

Every Wizards District Gaming game will continue to be live on the Monumental Sports Network in 2022, as it was in 2021. Wizards District Gaming is the only team across the other 23 teams in the league to show all its games locally. Last season, eleven (out of a possible fourteen) regular season game broadcasts were live on NBC Sports Washington in Season 4 – up from five broadcasts in Season 3. Wizards District Gaming also added pre-and post-game show sponsors National Landing and Bud Light in Season 4, a first for the franchise. The postgame show was simulcast live on Wizards District Gaming’s Twitch channel in addition to Monumental Sports Network and NBC Sports Washington.

The NBA 2K League tips on April 5 with the opening stages of The TIPOFF Tournament. Games will be broadcast live on Monumental Sports Network and the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

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Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces Plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster” a Flagship Venue for Esports & Entertainment on the East Coast

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A state-of-the-art, destination gaming studio and hospitality space to house an esports competition venue, esports practice & streaming facility and a food & beverage experience
Washington, D.C. (January 26, 2022) – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) today announced its plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster,” a premier, nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events – along with pre- and post-event activations for fans attending Capitals and Wizards games or events. This space will entertain hundreds for independent events, offer an extraordinary culinary experience, and is conveniently located adjacent to Capital One Arena at Gallery Place in downtown Washington D.C. The venue will also create a best-in-class competition and training venue for the MSE esports franchises which it owns, operates, and invests in, including Wizards District Gaming and Caps Gaming – part of the comprehensive, multipurpose facility is MedStar Wizards District Gaming Studio – as well as serving as a catalyst to foster the amateur gaming community in the Greater Washington Metropolitan region. Additionally, it will establish an East Coast satellite office for global esports powerhouse Team Liquid. Further, it will attract the growing influencer streaming community through its state-of-the-art streaming pods. “We are excited to invest in this first-of-its-kind venue for esports and other immersive experiences and know it will quickly become the preferred destination for pre- and post-event attendees with one-of-a-kind programming and food and beverage offerings,” offered Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises. “And given the rapid rise in the popularity of esports and the growing audience for gaming in general, we believe the time is right to build an esports-centric venue that serves as a rallying point for the gaming community in the Mid-Atlantic. The wide-scale, international appeal of esports brands is well documented. We believe that developing deep, grassroots-level connections within our local community is the natural next step for esports as the genre develops into a major league aside other traditional sports. We are so proud to build a best-in-class esports venue featuring our globally recognized esports team, Team Liquid, our back-to-back NBA 2K League Champion, Wizards District Gaming, our leading Caps Gaming NHL initiative, and much more to come in the future.” Monumental Sports was an early investor in esports and has rapidly grown its esports portfolio over the past several years. Starting with an initial, sizable investment in esports ownership group, aXiomatic, in 2016. MSE has since expanded its efforts in esports to include the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, a franchise that just won back-to-back NBA 2K League championships, and Caps Gaming, a leading esports sub-brand in the NHL. Through its equity ownership in aXiomatic, MSE also owns equity in Team Liquid, Epic Games, Niantic, Dapper Labs and Nifty Games, among other gaming investments. MSE’s Chairman, Founder, and CEO, Ted Leonsis represents Monumental Sports on the board of aXiomatic and Zach Leonsis, represents Monumental Sports on the board of Team Liquid. Zach Leonsis also sits on the Executive Committee of the NBA 2K League. “MSE has been an incredible partner to Team Liquid over the years and the development of District E is an initiative that I believe truly elevates the fan experience and helps connect us with more fans than ever before,” said Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO and Owner of Team Liquid. “Having lived in the DMV for a number of years, it’s an honor for me to reconnect with the local community and I am looking forward to working alongside and supporting our local organizations, universities and athletes to bring together fans across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. by providing them with a genuine and unique esports experience.” Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, will be located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. With more than 3 million annual attendees coming to Capital One Arena for professional sporting events, live concerts, and other performances, District E Powered by Ticketmaster, will also plan to host Capitals, Wizards, and other fans for pre- and post-game events to enhance the game day experience. District E Powered by Ticketmaster, also contemplates additional programming including its own shows, viewing parties, corporate events, and other programs that will drive additional visitors downtown for unique, immersive experiences. “The team at Monumental is always on the cutting-edge, adopting the latest technology and setting trends for live event experiences,” said Marla Ostroff, Ticketmaster Managing Director – North America. “District E Powered by Ticketmaster is an innovative and exciting concept that explores a whole new realm of live entertainment experiences. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Monumental in bringing District E to life.” The design of District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is intentionally welcoming, inviting passersby to peer into the gaming venue and learn more about the energy and enthusiasm of esports. Three of the main components of the space include: (1) an Esports Competition Studio: a public-facing, 150+ person venue expected to host over 200 events per year; (2) an unparalleled Food and Beverage Experience: MSE is partnering with Aramark to operate a restaurant and bar experience that will support events hosted throughout the year; and, (3) an Esports Practice Center: a best-in-class, private team practice facility, officially “MedStar Wizards District Gaming Studio,” with streaming pods for Wizards District Gaming, Caps Gaming, Team Liquid and more. “We are honored to expand our partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment by developing a first-class hospitality experience for fans to enjoy at District E Powered by Ticketmaster,” said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports and Entertainment. “As Aramark’s first foray into the rapidly-growing esports space, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase our expertise in food and beverage innovation to esports fans while also creating jobs and further building Aramark’s presence in the Greater Washington Metropolitan region.” The entire feel of District E Powered by Ticketmaster is modern, technology-forward, and cutting-edge, with esports and traditional sports iconography adorning the broad sweeps of open space across the pavilion. More than 1,000 square feet of LED lights and bars hug the ceilings, and large, crisp screens hang along the walls of the food and beverage experience as well as the competition studio and training facility. Sleek, comfortable furniture is housed throughout – enticing new and die-hard esports fans to watch elite world gamers and amateurs alike. “District E Powered by Ticketmaster is exactly the type of innovative, experiential retail concept we’re looking to attract at Gallery Place, and we’re delighted that Monumental Sports has chosen to partner with us on their exciting new esports initiative,” said Chris Mundy, US Head of Office at Oxford Properties. “This announcement is a testament to the strength and viability of a centrally located asset like Gallery Place, and we know its ongoing repositioning will continue to attract a similar caliber of occupant at the cutting edge of entertainment, sports and retail.” “At this size and scale, District E Powered by Ticketmaster will be the first-of-its-kind in the D.C. region and a gamechanger,” stated Zach Boroson, JLL. “The real estate market rebound has shown that we will see innovative and alternative uses for both office and retail spaces across the city and the new District E Powered by Ticketmaster is exactly that. By activating these spaces in such a unique and forward-thinking way, Monumental Sports & Entertainment is truly solidifying its leadership in the esports industry.” District E Powered by Ticketmaster has a targeted delivery for Fall 2022. Architecture, Incorporated is responsible for architecture and interiors, construction is led by KBR Corporation and the property is owned and managed by Oxford Properties Group. Monumental Sports was represented by Zach Boroson and Andy O'Brien of JLL. Creative agency 4040 Agency designed the brand and logo for the enterprise. Additional details on partners and programming will be announced in the Spring and Summer of 2022.   View facility website here: www.districtedc.com   Social media links here:

Facebook: https://fb.me/DistrictEDC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/districtedc/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistrictEDC

About Monumental Sports & Entertainment Monumental Sports & Entertainment is America’s leading sports and entertainment family. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit www.monumentalsports.com. About Team Liquid Team Liquid was founded in 2000 in the Netherlands and has evolved into one of the leading international multigame esports teams with training centers in Utrecht, São Paulo, Brazil and Los Angeles, California. Team Liquid has about 100 athletes competing across 15 distinct games, including all major esports titles, such as VALORANT, Rocket League, DOTA 2, League of Legends, CS:GO, Fortnite, Rainbow 6: Siege, and more. Led by Co-CEOs Steve Arhancet and Victor Goossens, Team Liquid is one of the most successful esports teams in the Western market in terms of competitive achievement and fan engagement across multiple sports. For more information: https://goo.gl/dSYvHT. In addition to the premier esports team franchise, Liquid Enterprises operates various business units created to complement its esports athletic brand. This includes influencer management agency Liquid Media, esports wikipedia Liquipedia, and 1UP Studios, the full service production company known for its high-quality esports documentary style filmmaking, and creative commercial content. In September 2016, controlling interest in Team Liquid was purchased by esports ownership group, aXiomatic. aXiomatic leadership includes Co-Executive Chairmen Peter Guber, Ted Leonsis, Jeff Vinik and Bruce Karsh who together represent an unparalleled team of sports, technology, entertainment and investment industry titans. About Aramark Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to Diversity Inc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. About Ticketmaster Ticketmaster is the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. Through official partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports teams, festivals, performing arts centers and theaters, Ticketmaster processes 500 million tickets per year across 30+ different countries. Ticketmaster is a part of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV). About JLL JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.6 billion in 2020, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce more than 95,000 as of September 30, 2021. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com. About Oxford Properties Group Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$80 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences and hotels; it spans nearly 160 million square feet in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 100 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees. For more information on Oxford, visit www.oxfordproperties.com.

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Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces Plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster” a Flagship Venue for Esports & Entertainment on the East Coast

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A state-of-the-art, destination gaming studio and hospitality space to house an esports competition venue, esports practice & streaming facility and a food & beverage experience

Washington, D.C. (January 26, 2022) – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) today announced its plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster,” a premier, nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events – along with pre- and post-event activations for fans attending Capitals and Wizards games or events. This space will entertain hundreds for independent events, offer an extraordinary culinary experience, and is conveniently located adjacent to Capital One Arena at Gallery Place in downtown Washington D.C. The venue will also create a best-in-class competition and training venue for the MSE esports franchises which it owns, operates, and invests in, including Wizards District Gaming and Caps Gaming – part of the comprehensive, multipurpose facility is MedStar Wizards District Gaming Studio – as well as serving as a catalyst to foster the amateur gaming community in the Greater Washington Metropolitan region. Additionally, it will establish an East Coast satellite office for global esports powerhouse Team Liquid. Further, it will attract the growing influencer streaming community through its state-of-the-art streaming pods.

“We are excited to invest in this first-of-its-kind venue for esports and other immersive experiences and know it will quickly become the preferred destination for pre- and post-event attendees with one-of-a-kind programming and food and beverage offerings,” offered Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises. “And given the rapid rise in the popularity of esports and the growing audience for gaming in general, we believe the time is right to build an esports-centric venue that serves as a rallying point for the gaming community in the Mid-Atlantic. The wide-scale, international appeal of esports brands is well documented. We believe that developing deep, grassroots-level connections within our local community is the natural next step for esports as the genre develops into a major league aside other traditional sports. We are so proud to build a best-in-class esports venue featuring our globally recognized esports team, Team Liquid, our back-to-back NBA 2K League Champion, Wizards District Gaming, our leading Caps Gaming NHL initiative, and much more to come in the future.”

Monumental Sports was an early investor in esports and has rapidly grown its esports portfolio over the past several years. Starting with an initial, sizable investment in esports ownership group, aXiomatic, in 2016. MSE has since expanded its efforts in esports to include the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, a franchise that just won back-to-back NBA 2K League championships, and Caps Gaming, a leading esports sub-brand in the NHL. Through its equity ownership in aXiomatic, MSE also owns equity in Team Liquid, Epic Games, Niantic, Dapper Labs and Nifty Games, among other gaming investments. MSE’s Chairman, Founder, and CEO, Ted Leonsis represents Monumental Sports on the board of aXiomatic and Zach Leonsis, represents Monumental Sports on the board of Team Liquid. Zach Leonsis also sits on the Executive Committee of the NBA 2K League.

“MSE has been an incredible partner to Team Liquid over the years and the development of District E is an initiative that I believe truly elevates the fan experience and helps connect us with more fans than ever before,” said Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO and Owner of Team Liquid. “Having lived in the DMV for a number of years, it’s an honor for me to reconnect with the local community and I am looking forward to working alongside and supporting our local organizations, universities and athletes to bring together fans across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. by providing them with a genuine and unique esports experience.”

Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, will be located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. With more than 3 million annual attendees coming to Capital One Arena for professional sporting events, live concerts, and other performances, District E Powered by Ticketmaster, will also plan to host Capitals, Wizards, and other fans for pre- and post-game events to enhance the game day experience. District E Powered by Ticketmaster, also contemplates additional programming including its own shows, viewing parties, corporate events, and other programs that will drive additional visitors downtown for unique, immersive experiences.

“The team at Monumental is always on the cutting-edge, adopting the latest technology and setting trends for live event experiences,” said Marla Ostroff, Ticketmaster Managing Director – North America. “District E Powered by Ticketmaster is an innovative and exciting concept that explores a whole new realm of live entertainment experiences. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Monumental in bringing District E to life.”

The design of District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is intentionally welcoming, inviting passersby to peer into the gaming venue and learn more about the energy and enthusiasm of esports. Three of the main components of the space include: (1) an Esports Competition Studio: a public-facing, 150+ person venue expected to host over 200 events per year; (2) an unparalleled Food and Beverage Experience: MSE is partnering with Aramark to operate a restaurant and bar experience that will support events hosted throughout the year; and, (3) an Esports Practice Center: a best-in-class, private team practice facility, officially “MedStar Wizards District Gaming Studio,” with streaming pods for Wizards District Gaming, Caps Gaming, Team Liquid and more.

“We are honored to expand our partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment by developing a first-class hospitality experience for fans to enjoy at District E Powered by Ticketmaster,” said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports and Entertainment. “As Aramark’s first foray into the rapidly-growing esports space, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase our expertise in food and beverage innovation to esports fans while also creating jobs and further building Aramark’s presence in the Greater Washington Metropolitan region.”

The entire feel of District E Powered by Ticketmaster is modern, technology-forward, and cutting-edge, with esports and traditional sports iconography adorning the broad sweeps of open space across the pavilion. More than 1,000 square feet of LED lights and bars hug the ceilings, and large, crisp screens hang along the walls of the food and beverage experience as well as the competition studio and training facility. Sleek, comfortable furniture is housed throughout – enticing new and die-hard esports fans to watch elite world gamers and amateurs alike.

“District E Powered by Ticketmaster is exactly the type of innovative, experiential retail concept we’re looking to attract at Gallery Place, and we’re delighted that Monumental Sports has chosen to partner with us on their exciting new esports initiative,” said Chris Mundy, US Head of Office at Oxford Properties. “This announcement is a testament to the strength and viability of a centrally located asset like Gallery Place, and we know its ongoing repositioning will continue to attract a similar caliber of occupant at the cutting edge of entertainment, sports and retail.”

“At this size and scale, District E Powered by Ticketmaster will be the first-of-its-kind in the D.C. region and a gamechanger,” stated Zach Boroson, JLL. “The real estate market rebound has shown that we will see innovative and alternative uses for both office and retail spaces across the city and the new District E Powered by Ticketmaster is exactly that. By activating these spaces in such a unique and forward-thinking way, Monumental Sports & Entertainment is truly solidifying its leadership in the esports industry.”

District E Powered by Ticketmaster has a targeted delivery for Fall 2022. Architecture, Incorporated is responsible for architecture and interiors, construction is led by KBR Corporation and the property is owned and managed by Oxford Properties Group. Monumental Sports was represented by Zach Boroson and Andy O’Brien of JLL. Creative agency 4040 Agency designed the brand and logo for the enterprise. Additional details on partners and programming will be announced in the Spring and Summer of 2022.

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About Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Monumental Sports & Entertainment is America’s leading sports and entertainment family. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit www.monumentalsports.com.

About Team Liquid

Team Liquid was founded in 2000 in the Netherlands and has evolved into one of the leading international multigame esports teams with training centers in Utrecht, São Paulo, Brazil and Los Angeles, California. Team Liquid has about 100 athletes competing across 15 distinct games, including all major esports titles, such as VALORANT, Rocket League, DOTA 2, League of Legends, CS:GO, Fortnite, Rainbow 6: Siege, and more. Led by Co-CEOs Steve Arhancet and Victor Goossens, Team Liquid is one of the most successful esports teams in the Western market in terms of competitive achievement and fan engagement across multiple sports. For more information: https://goo.gl/dSYvHT.

In addition to the premier esports team franchise, Liquid Enterprises operates various business units created to complement its esports athletic brand. This includes influencer management agency Liquid Media, esports wikipedia Liquipedia, and 1UP Studios, the full service production company known for its high-quality esports documentary style filmmaking, and creative commercial content.

In September 2016, controlling interest in Team Liquid was purchased by esports ownership group, aXiomatic. aXiomatic leadership includes Co-Executive Chairmen Peter Guber, Ted Leonsis, Jeff Vinik and Bruce Karsh who together represent an unparalleled team of sports, technology, entertainment and investment industry titans.

About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to Diversity Inc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster is the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. Through official partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports teams, festivals, performing arts centers and theaters, Ticketmaster processes 500 million tickets per year across 30+ different countries. Ticketmaster is a part of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV).

About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.6 billion in 2020, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce more than 95,000 as of September 30, 2021. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

About Oxford Properties Group
Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$80 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences and hotels; it spans nearly 160 million square feet in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 100 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees.
For more information on Oxford, visit www.oxfordproperties.com.

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JBM Announces Retirement from NBA 2K League

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Wizards District Gaming point guard JBM announced his retirement from the NBA 2K League on Monday. The #1 overall pick in the NBA 2K League Draft entering Season 3, JBM led Wizards District Gaming to back-to-back NBA 2K League Championships in his two seasons in the league and was named Finals MVP in 2021.

JBM was named a starter on the Eastern Conference roster in the inaugural NBA 2K League All-Star Game in Season 4 and was named to the All-NBA 2K League Second Team and the NBA 2K League's All-Defensive Team. JBM is the only #1 overall draft pick in NBA 2K League history to win a championship.

https://twitter.com/JackMascone/status/1452451630138359810?s=20

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JBM Announces Retirement from NBA 2K League

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Wizards District Gaming point guard JBM announced his retirement from the NBA 2K League on Monday. The #1 overall pick in the NBA 2K League Draft entering Season 3, JBM led Wizards District Gaming to back-to-back NBA 2K League Championships in his two seasons in the league and was named Finals MVP in 2021.

JBM was named a starter on the Eastern Conference roster in the inaugural NBA 2K League All-Star Game in Season 4 and was named to the All-NBA 2K League Second Team and the NBA 2K League’s All-Defensive Team. JBM is the only #1 overall draft pick in NBA 2K League history to win a championship.

From the first minute to the very last @MSE has epitomized a first class organization both on and off the court. My @nba2kleague family I rock with you guys so much. This is my formal announcement that this was my last season and I will be officially retiring. pic.twitter.com/Tt4sRH9zl1

— Jack Mascone (@JackMascone) October 25, 2021

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WDG Players Honored on All-NBA 2K League and All-Defensive Teams

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Wizards District Gaming players featured heavily on the end of season All-NBA 2K League teams that were announced on Tuesday. Three of five spots on the NBA 2K League's All-Defensive Team featured WDG players with JBM, JustAwkward and Dayfri all receiving selections.

The All-NBA 2K League Second Team featured JBM in the backcourt and Newdini in the front court.

And Dayfri and JustAwkward were both named to the All-NBA 2K League First Team.

The honors come after Wizards District Gaming won its second straight NBA 2K League championship and JustAwkward was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year and Head Coach and General Manager Patrick Crossan was awarded Coach of the Year.

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WDG Players Honored on All-NBA 2K League and All-Defensive Teams

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Wizards District Gaming players featured heavily on the end of season All-NBA 2K League teams that were announced on Tuesday. Three of five spots on the NBA 2K League’s All-Defensive Team featured WDG players with JBM, JustAwkward and Dayfri all receiving selections.

The All-NBA 2K League Second Team featured JBM in the backcourt and Newdini in the front court.

And Dayfri and JustAwkward were both named to the All-NBA 2K League First Team.

The honors come after Wizards District Gaming won its second straight NBA 2K League championship and JustAwkward was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year and Head Coach and General Manager Patrick Crossan was awarded Coach of the Year.

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JustAwkward wins NBA 2K League Defensive Player of the Year, Patrick Crossan takes home Coach of the Year Award

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Just Awkward, Patrick Crossan honored with Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards respectively, after back-to-back championship seasons; Multiple WDG players represented o n Eastern Conference All-Star Roster
Washington, D.C. (September 25, 2021) – Wizards District Gaming (WDG) small forward Justin “Just Awkward” Howell was voted NBA 2K League Defensive Player of the Year, and Head Coach and General Manager Patrick Crossan earned Coach of the Year honors. Award nominees and winners were decided by players, team managers, coaches, media, fans and league officials and announced during the 2021 NBA 2K League All-Star Game.   “Coach Pat, Justin and the entire team are so deserving of the recognition by the league and fans,” said Andrew McNeill, Director of Esports for Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “The team has accomplished incredible things over the past two years and are in a great position to continue building on the success that Wizards District Gaming has achieved. None of this could have been accomplished without the dedicated work of the entire team and the backing of an incredible organization.”  Just Awkward has been a key component of Wizards District Gaming’s success in his two years in the NBA 2K League. The New Jersey native has consistently been one of the best perimeter defenders since he was drafted. In both of its championship seasons, Wizards District Gaming boasted one of the league’s top defenses, including an NBA 2K League-best Defensive Rating of 130.7 in 2021.  Patrick Crossan has led Wizards District Gaming as head coach since its inaugural season in the NBA 2K League in 2018. Under his leadership, WDG won back-to-back NBA 2K League Championships in 2020 and 2021 and secured a playoff berth in three of Wizards District Gaming’s four seasons. Before joining WDG, Crossan served as Manager for NBA2K Pro-Am team Throwdown’s 2017 developmental team, ThrowdownRed.  “It’s been really special to see the team put in work all season to win that second championship like we set out to do,” said Patrick Crossan, Head Coach and General Manager, Wizards District Gaming. “I’m so grateful we were able to come together as a league and send these guys into the offseason with even more to celebrate.”   Wizards District Gaming was well represented at the All-Star Game in Brooklyn, New York with Patrick Crossan chosen as coach and three player selections on the Eastern Conference All-Stars, most of any team in the NBA 2K League. Just Awkward was joined by WDG point guard and 2021 NBA 2K League Finals MVP Jack “JBM” Mascone and 2021 NBA 2K League MVP finalist Ryan “Dayfri” Conger. The franchise, owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Washington Wizards.  The rosters for the All-Star Game consist of seven players from each of the Eastern and Western conference, and were determined by a vote of fans, current NBA 2K League players, head coaches and general managers, and a media panel. The 5-on-5, best-of-three series had players competing on PS5 consoles in NBA 2K22’s Pro-Am mode for the $25,000 prize pool with the winning and losing team receiving $18,000 and $7,000, respectively.

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JustAwkward wins NBA 2K League Defensive Player of the Year, Patrick Crossan takes home Coach of the Year Award

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Just Awkward, Patrick Crossan honored with Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards respectively, after back-to-back championship seasons; Multiple WDG players represented o n Eastern Conference All-Star Roster

Washington, D.C. (September 25, 2021) – Wizards District Gaming (WDG) small forward Justin “Just Awkward” Howell was voted NBA 2K League Defensive Player of the Year, and Head Coach and General Manager Patrick Crossan earned Coach of the Year honors. Award nominees and winners were decided by players, team managers, coaches, media, fans and league officials and announced during the 2021 NBA 2K League All-Star Game.

“Coach Pat, Justin and the entire team are so deserving of the recognition by the league and fans,” said Andrew McNeill, Director of Esports for Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “The team has accomplished incredible things over the past two years and are in a great position to continue building on the success that Wizards District Gaming has achieved. None of this could have been accomplished without the dedicated work of the entire team and the backing of an incredible organization.”

Just Awkward has been a key component of Wizards District Gaming’s success in his two years in the NBA 2K League. The New Jersey native has consistently been one of the best perimeter defenders since he was drafted. In both of its championship seasons, Wizards District Gaming boasted one of the league’s top defenses, including an NBA 2K League-best Defensive Rating of 130.7 in 2021.

Patrick Crossan has led Wizards District Gaming as head coach since its inaugural season in the NBA 2K League in 2018. Under his leadership, WDG won back-to-back NBA 2K League Championships in 2020 and 2021 and secured a playoff berth in three of Wizards District Gaming’s four seasons. Before joining WDG, Crossan served as Manager for NBA2K Pro-Am team Throwdown’s 2017 developmental team, ThrowdownRed.

“It’s been really special to see the team put in work all season to win that second championship like we set out to do,” said Patrick Crossan, Head Coach and General Manager, Wizards District Gaming. “I’m so grateful we were able to come together as a league and send these guys into the offseason with even more to celebrate.”

Wizards District Gaming was well represented at the All-Star Game in Brooklyn, New York with Patrick Crossan chosen as coach and three player selections on the Eastern Conference All-Stars, most of any team in the NBA 2K League. Just Awkward was joined by WDG point guard and 2021 NBA 2K League Finals MVP Jack “JBM” Mascone and 2021 NBA 2K League MVP finalist Ryan “Dayfri” Conger. The franchise, owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Washington Wizards.

The rosters for the All-Star Game consist of seven players from each of the Eastern and Western conference, and were determined by a vote of fans, current NBA 2K League players, head coaches and general managers, and a media panel. The 5-on-5, best-of-three series had players competing on PS5 consoles in NBA 2K22’s Pro-Am mode for the $25,000 prize pool with the winning and losing team receiving $18,000 and $7,000, respectively.

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Wizards District Gaming Wins 2021 NBA 2K League Championship

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Team Claims Back-to-Back Titles and Becomes the First Ever Franchise in League History to Win Multiple Championships
Wizards District Gaming won the 2021 NBA 2K League Championship after defeating Jazz Gaming 3-0 in a best-of-five game series by a score of 74-53 in the final game. The back-to-back Finals wins makes Wizards District Gaming (WDG) the first ever franchise to win multiple championships in the league, which just completed its fourth season. WDG is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, both owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and was one of the seventeen inaugural teams in the league when it was launched in 2018. “To say that we are proud of our back-to-back NBA 2K League Champions would be an understatement. I’d like to thank our six players for the incredible dedication, skill, and focus that they displayed, as well as to our coach and front office staff for always providing our team with the tools needed to succeed in this league,” said Zach Leonsis, SVP Strategic Partnerships and General Manager, Monumental Sports Network. “We are so grateful to the highly engaged NBA 2K League community of fans who have cheered on our team and to the League which continues to grow this esport to new heights. Thank you also to all of our fantastic corporate partners who recognize the hard work that this team puts in everyday and are as committed to esports as Monumental Sports & Entertainment has been.” This season’s roster featured five players from last year’s championship team, including Ryan “Dayfri” Conger, who was the NBA 2K League Finals MVP in 2020, and teammate Jack “JBM” Mascone, who was named a finalist for the NBA 2K League’s Rookie of the Year last season and MVP of the FIBA Esports Open North and Central America Conference for Team USA in 2020. The team drafted Alex “xoLebron” Lebron who served as sixth man this season and elevated former sixth man, Brandon “BRich” Richardson, who played alongside other returning players including Antonio “Newdini” Newman and Justin “JustAwkward” Howell to round out the starters. The team was coached by Pat Crossan, who has been with the franchise since its start. The best of five game series, which tipped off at 5:00pm ET on Saturday, September 4, 2021, ran just over three hours and was packed with high-level emotion, dramatic matchups and relentless focus from the entire team. In Game 1, Wizards District Gaming showed aggressive play and won 69-62. In Game 2, Wizards District Gaming maintained their lead throughout the game, ultimately securing another win by a score of 60-54. In the third game, Wizards District Gaming trailed after the first quarter, before climbing back to reclaim their lead at the half. After a hard-fought game, Wizards District Gaming swept Jazz Gaming in Game 3 with a final score of 74-53 to win the championship and defend their title. “We were so proud of last year’s team for how they dealt with the pandemic’s impact on their season and bringing home the organization’s first NBA 2K League title,” said Andrew McNeill, Director of Esports at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “For the players to come back even stronger this season and raise their games in their first collective experience with in-person competition has just blown us away. This is unequivocally the best team in the NBA 2K League’s young history, and we couldn’t be more appreciative to have them representing Monumental Sports & Entertainment.” Wizards District Gaming is the only team to make multiple NBA 2K League Finals appearances, and the first team to qualify for the playoffs the season after winning the NBA 2K League championship. The team had a franchise best 36-11 record in Season 4 (which includes all games played during the regular season, in-season tournaments, and playoff games in Season 4). And the team’s 50 regular season wins through four seasons in the NBA 2K League is the most of any team in the NBA 2K League. Three Wizards District Gaming players, Jack “JBM” Mascone, Ryan “Dayfri” Conger and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell, were named to the 2021 NBA 2K League All-Star Team. Wizards District Gaming head coach Patrick Crossan was selected as the head coach for the Eastern Conference All-Star Team. Jack “JBM” Mascone was named the 2021 NBA 2K Finals Game MVP. “To come back after a championship season and do it again is incredible,” said Patrick Crossan, Team Manager, Wizards District Gaming. “They had one mission in mind when they arrived at the start of the season and that was to repeat. I’m so proud of the focus and determination that they showed in achieving this feat. They represented their families, this organization and themselves with such class and integrity all season.” Wizards District Gaming has consistently shown an upward trajectory in revenue growth, with a 43% increase between FY19 and FY20 and 25%+ compound annual growth on revenue between FY19 and FY21. The franchise has already achieved breakeven status and moved into a profitable position in FY21, years ahead of initial projections. Wizards District Gaming grew both its partnership revenue and its number of unique partners by 67% YoY. Coming into the 2021 season, it built 22 unique corporate partnerships and 37 total partners (i.e., shared with fellow sports teams under the Monumental Sports & Entertainment umbrella) – among the highest number of net partners in the league as well as net revenue generated. The team won more than $492,000 in prize money during the 2021 season from League-sponsored events and in winning the NBA 2K League Finals. Every Wizards District Gaming game (all in-season tournaments, regular season games and the NBA 2K League Playoffs) was live on the Monumental Sports Network, an OTT streaming service, in Season 4. Wizards District Gaming is the only team across the other 22 teams in the league to show all its games locally – a growth from just six games locally broadcast in 2020. Eleven (out of a possible 14) regular season game broadcasts were live on NBC Sports Washington in Season 4 – up from five broadcasts in Season 3 (which were also on tape delay). Wizards District Gaming also added pre- and post-game show sponsors in Season 4, a first for the franchise. The postgame show was simulcast live on Wizards District Gaming’s Twitch channel in addition to Monumental Sports Network and NBC Sports Washington. Social impressions on Wizards District Gaming’s Twitter account grew over 51% from 2020 to 2021 during each season’s respective playoff run. Wizards District Gaming’s YouTube performance also saw double-digit growth and triple-digit reach: 13% growth in video views, 14% growth in overall hours watched, and 107% increase in total impressions on YouTube. The team’s Instagram feed gained tens of thousands of new followers this year – increasing traffic by nearly 50%.

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Wizards District Gaming Wins 2021 NBA 2K League Championship

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Team Claims Back-to-Back Titles and Becomes the First Ever Franchise in League History to Win Multiple Championships

Wizards District Gaming won the 2021 NBA 2K League Championship after defeating Jazz Gaming 3-0 in a best-of-five game series by a score of 74-53 in the final game. The back-to-back Finals wins makes Wizards District Gaming (WDG) the first ever franchise to win multiple championships in the league, which just completed its fourth season. WDG is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, both owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and was one of the seventeen inaugural teams in the league when it was launched in 2018.

“To say that we are proud of our back-to-back NBA 2K League Champions would be an understatement. I’d like to thank our six players for the incredible dedication, skill, and focus that they displayed, as well as to our coach and front office staff for always providing our team with the tools needed to succeed in this league,” said Zach Leonsis, SVP Strategic Partnerships and General Manager, Monumental Sports Network. “We are so grateful to the highly engaged NBA 2K League community of fans who have cheered on our team and to the League which continues to grow this esport to new heights. Thank you also to all of our fantastic corporate partners who recognize the hard work that this team puts in everyday and are as committed to esports as Monumental Sports & Entertainment has been.”

This season’s roster featured five players from last year’s championship team, including Ryan “Dayfri” Conger, who was the NBA 2K League Finals MVP in 2020, and teammate Jack “JBM” Mascone, who was named a finalist for the NBA 2K League’s Rookie of the Year last season and MVP of the FIBA Esports Open North and Central America Conference for Team USA in 2020. The team drafted Alex “xoLebron” Lebron who served as sixth man this season and elevated former sixth man, Brandon “BRich” Richardson, who played alongside other returning players including Antonio “Newdini” Newman and Justin “JustAwkward” Howell to round out the starters. The team was coached by Pat Crossan, who has been with the franchise since its start.

The best of five game series, which tipped off at 5:00pm ET on Saturday, September 4, 2021, ran just over three hours and was packed with high-level emotion, dramatic matchups and relentless focus from the entire team. In Game 1, Wizards District Gaming showed aggressive play and won 69-62. In Game 2, Wizards District Gaming maintained their lead throughout the game, ultimately securing another win by a score of 60-54. In the third game, Wizards District Gaming trailed after the first quarter, before climbing back to reclaim their lead at the half. After a hard-fought game, Wizards District Gaming swept Jazz Gaming in Game 3 with a final score of 74-53 to win the championship and defend their title.

“We were so proud of last year’s team for how they dealt with the pandemic’s impact on their season and bringing home the organization’s first NBA 2K League title,” said Andrew McNeill, Director of Esports at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “For the players to come back even stronger this season and raise their games in their first collective experience with in-person competition has just blown us away. This is unequivocally the best team in the NBA 2K League’s young history, and we couldn’t be more appreciative to have them representing Monumental Sports & Entertainment.”

Wizards District Gaming is the only team to make multiple NBA 2K League Finals appearances, and the first team to qualify for the playoffs the season after winning the NBA 2K League championship. The team had a franchise best 36-11 record in Season 4 (which includes all games played during the regular season, in-season tournaments, and playoff games in Season 4). And the team’s 50 regular season wins through four seasons in the NBA 2K League is the most of any team in the NBA 2K League. Three Wizards District Gaming players, Jack “JBM” Mascone, Ryan “Dayfri” Conger and Justin “Just Awkward” Howell, were named to the 2021 NBA 2K League All-Star Team. Wizards District Gaming head coach Patrick Crossan was selected as the head coach for the Eastern Conference All-Star Team. Jack “JBM” Mascone was named the 2021 NBA 2K Finals Game MVP.

“To come back after a championship season and do it again is incredible,” said Patrick Crossan, Team Manager, Wizards District Gaming. “They had one mission in mind when they arrived at the start of the season and that was to repeat. I’m so proud of the focus and determination that they showed in achieving this feat. They represented their families, this organization and themselves with such class and integrity all season.”

Wizards District Gaming has consistently shown an upward trajectory in revenue growth, with a 43% increase between FY19 and FY20 and 25%+ compound annual growth on revenue between FY19 and FY21. The franchise has already achieved breakeven status and moved into a profitable position in FY21, years ahead of initial projections. Wizards District Gaming grew both its partnership revenue and its number of unique partners by 67% YoY. Coming into the 2021 season, it built 22 unique corporate partnerships and 37 total partners (i.e., shared with fellow sports teams under the Monumental Sports & Entertainment umbrella) – among the highest number of net partners in the league as well as net revenue generated.

The team won more than $492,000 in prize money during the 2021 season from League-sponsored events and in winning the NBA 2K League Finals.

Every Wizards District Gaming game (all in-season tournaments, regular season games and the NBA 2K League Playoffs) was live on the Monumental Sports Network, an OTT streaming service, in Season 4. Wizards District Gaming is the only team across the other 22 teams in the league to show all its games locally – a growth from just six games locally broadcast in 2020. Eleven (out of a possible 14) regular season game broadcasts were live on NBC Sports Washington in Season 4 – up from five broadcasts in Season 3 (which were also on tape delay). Wizards District Gaming also added pre- and post-game show sponsors in Season 4, a first for the franchise. The postgame show was simulcast live on Wizards District Gaming’s Twitch channel in addition to Monumental Sports Network and NBC Sports Washington.

Social impressions on Wizards District Gaming’s Twitter account grew over 51% from 2020 to 2021 during each season’s respective playoff run. Wizards District Gaming’s YouTube performance also saw double-digit growth and triple-digit reach: 13% growth in video views, 14% growth in overall hours watched, and 107% increase in total impressions on YouTube. The team’s Instagram feed gained tens of thousands of new followers this year – increasing traffic by nearly 50%.

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