An NBA TV announcer exuberantly proclaimed "What a time to be alive!" during an event that was televised live on Wednesday.
He wasn't lying.
The Utah Jazz and professional gaming squads from 16 other NBA teams took part in the inaugural NBA 2K draft from Madison Square Garden, selecting from a pool of 102 elite video athletes who'll participate in the first season of the fledgling esports league.
And with the third pick of the NBA 2K League, Jazz Gaming selected Shaka Browne from Mount Vernon, New York. The point guard goes by the player handle "Yeah I Compete.