One of the most popular, and successful, esports teams in the world has signed the son of the most popular basketball player on the planet.
Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Lebron James, has officially turned pro and has signed with esports organization FaZe Clan, according to an official team announcement issued on Sunday.
He’s got n̶e̶x̶t̶ now.
Join us in welcoming Bronny James to FaZe Clan ? pic.twitter.com/bbWAPUqHJr
— FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) August 30, 2020
FaZe clan has been landing a number of high profile athletes, and recently added Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons as a player, and an investor.
Not only have they had an undeniable impact on the esports industry, many of their players and pros have been leading the way as popular Twitch streams and YouTube games as well, furthering their visibility.
Other athletes such as Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma, and Miami Heat forward Meyers Leonard have also joined the organization over the past year or so.
