Amidst Michael Jordan’s Record Breaking $10 Million Donation, the NBA Star Once Invested $26 Million to an eSports Group

NBA legend Michael Jordan has been a phenomenal personality and a role model to many. From pushing young talent to creating a legacy for generations to come, he carries the persona to motivate generations in their respective fields. And the eSports industry was not an exception here.

For the past years, the eSports industry has evolved into a much-loved community. Full of aspiring professional gamers and content creators, the industry showcases new talents with the introduction of every new game.

For the past years, many famous personalities have represented the community. Whether it be Kansas City Chiefs player Patrick Mahomes getting a Fortnite bundle or Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James appearing in a God of War Ragnarok commercial, the eSports industry touches every aspect of the present world. And Michael Jordon once became a part of this ever-widening industry.

Michael Jordan once entered the eSports industry through a huge gesture

The NBA legend celebrated his 60th birthday on February 17 and that too in a wholesome fashion. Twitter account Front Office Sports (@FOS) recently tweeted, “Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish — the largest individual gift in its history.”

This news melted the fans dearly and made them proud to be his fans. Such a donation becomes a celebratory one for the community, and this took us down memory lane when he entered the eSports industry. As reported by the media organization Forbes, eSports organization Team Liquid’s parent company Axiomatic raised $26 million in a Series C funding round.

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Moreover, Jordan was one of the two investors that had joined the ownership group. This came as massive upliftment for the video gaming industry as such feats initiate a driving force to motivate players to pursue a career in the video gaming field. Thus, such a gesture by Jordan will always exist in the history books of the eSports industry.

Hogwarts Legacy leaves the community dearly impressed

Talking of the video gaming community, the game that has become the prevailing talk of the town is Hogwarts Legacy. The majestic video game has taken inspiration from the Harry Potter franchise. The game gives an impeccable replica of Hogwarts and unfolds a utopian world.

From the infamous curse Avada Kedavra to broom flights, the fans seem utterly satisfied and happy with the game. One question that remains to be answered is the possibility of it getting multiplayer mode. For that, one would have to wait for the future to unleash new prospects for the game.

Do you think Hogwarts Legacy will become Game of The Year? If not, then which one? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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