eSports Insider · May 28, 2021
NBA 2K League slam dunks partnership with Wilson
Sporting goods brand Wilson has been named as the official match ball of the NBA 2K League, an esports competition jointly organised by the game developer 2K Games and the NBA.
The new ball will make its debut during the first matches of the NBA 2K League on May 26th. According to the release, the ball is painted silver to amplify ‘the electronic feel of esports’.
Wilson is a sporting goods brand famous for its match balls across a number of sports and is set to replace Spalding as the official ball provider for the upcoming NBA season. This is Wilson’s first activation with the NBA 2K League. The brand has previously partnered with the NFL for its Madden esports titles.