NBA superstar Kevin Durant and his agent Rich Kleiman have invested in New York esports organisation Andbox through their investment vehicle, Thirty Five Ventures.
Kevin Durant said in a tweet: “Proud to announce our newest investment in [Andbox and the New York Subliners] to continue the growth of esports in New York and beyond.”
Durant and Kleiman will join the Andbox team as investors and creative partners, according to a release. Durant and Thirty Five will be active partners across different initiatives for Andbox, including the creation of new entertainment content and the design of new merchandise collections.