MARCH 20, 2018; MILWAUKEE, WI - The Milwaukee Bucks and Vertagear announced today that the latter has become the official gaming chair partner of the Bucks Gaming NBA 2K team. The announcement comes as Bucks Gaming gears up for the NBA 2K League draft on April 4th.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vertagear into the Bucks Gaming family. Vertagear’s reputation in esports is unmatched, and we know our Bucks Gaming players will only benefit from Vertagear’s industry leading chairs” - Cayle Drabinsky, Director of Business Operations with the Milwaukee Bucks, and Managing Director of Bucks Gaming.
Vertagear is a world renowned brand within the esports space, providing the industry with the most premium seating experience available. The company has set its sights on the upcoming league and Bucks Gaming to introduce its products to both players and fans alike.
“We are very excited to join the Bucks as they venture into the inaugural season of the NBA 2K League. We’re confident they’ll bring the same excitement to esports as they do to fans of the NBA, and we’re honored to be a part of their expanding community.” - James Vo, Director of Esports of Vertagear.
The Bucks are 1 of 17 NBA franchises participating in the inaugural season of the NBA 2K League, a cooperation between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive to organize the first professional esports league for the titular game. The organization will aim to secure a championship roster at the quickly approaching draft.
About Vertagear
Vertagear is the world’s leader in premium gaming chairs. Brought to life in 2015 by a mixture of computer hardware veterans, furniture specialists, designers, and gamers, Vertagear aims to develop products catered to the sensibilities of the gaming community by combining a full spectrum expertise. The company boasts an uncompromising stance on material quality and an emphasis on innovation, providing users with the best experience from the first touch. Visit vertagear.com to see the best chairs in gaming.
About Bucks Gaming
Bucks Gaming is part of the NBA 2K League, a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO). Launching in 2018, the league will feature the best NBA 2K players in the world. Each of the league’s 17 teams will draft gamers to compete as unique characters in 5-on-5 play against the other teams in a mix of regular-season games, tournaments and playoffs. The league will host tryouts in early 2018, followed by a draft in March and the season tip-off in May. For more information about Bucks Gaming, visit bucksgg.com.