How Dean Smith and Phil Jackson are helping shape Rick Fox's new eSports team

Posted Dec 29, 2015
Three-time NBA champion Rick Fox is now the owner of a professional League of Legends team, and on Monday Echo Fox’s website went live with a message to fans. The former Lakers and UNC star makes it clear he’s going to run his new team like any other traditional sports organization, and that Echo Fox’s philosophy is inspired by his two legendary former coaches Phil Jackson and Dean Smith. (USA Today)

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