Rick Fox wanted to get closer to his son, so he bought an esports team

Posted Dec 25, 2018
Following an accomplished basketball career that included three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, Rick Fox now presides over Echo Fox gaming, an esports franchise that fields competitive teams across a number of video game titles. It’s an investment that appears poised to pay off handsomely, as the esports industry continues to blossom. (Washington Post)

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