Max level:“They are athletes, professional digital athletes,” Rick Fox said during an episode of The View. The 3 time NBA champion and Lakers alum, publicly acknowledged pro gamers as athletes, when he guested the The View two days ago. Fox passionately debated with the co-hosts of the show. “I think about what it took for me to become a professional athlete… took a lot of concentration, a lot of dedication, practice, preparation, stamina, and more,” Rick Fox said. “They’re (pro gamers) sponsored, they have careers, and make hundreds of thousands of dollars,” Fox stated. Fox also mentions that his son played an immense role in opening his eyes to professional gaming.
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God that blonde one is annoying... Kudos to Rick though. You would think because pro gaming isn't physically involving like other sports he'd have the opposite view. Glad to see the opposite is true.