How to Enter the NBA 2K League Draft

The NBA 2K League Draft is quickly approaching. Here’s everything you need to know about how to enter the draft and make your dream of becoming a professional gamer a reality.

Introduction

The NBA 2K League is a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”). The League features the best 102 NBA 2K players in the world. These players will be drafted to one of the 17 participating NBA 2K League teams.
To be eligible for the draft, you must (i) reside in the United States or Canada; (ii) be at least 18 years old by December 31, 2020; and (iii) have a copy of NBA 2K20 (“Game”) for Xbox One or PlayStation 4, or PC (“Platform”). You can check your eligibility by logging into your MyNBA2K account on the 2K website (mynba2k.com) and selecting “Enter Draft Pool.” If you do not have a MyNBA2K account, you can create one for free.

What is the NBA 2K League?

The NBA 2K League is a professional esports league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”). Launching in 2018, the league features the best NBA 2K players in the world. Drafted players will compete as unique characters in 5-on-5 play against other drafted players. In its inaugural season, the league will feature 102 games and a prize pool of $1 million.

How to Enter the NBA 2K League Draft

The NBA 2K League Draft is open to eligible players who have completed the online application and have been approved by the NBA 2K League. In order to be eligible, players must be at least 18 years of age and have played NBA 2K for a minimum of five years. If you meet these requirements, you can begin the online application process.

Be at least 18 years old by December 31st of the year you wish to enter the draft

In order to be eligible for the NBA 2K League draft, players must meet the following requirements:

– Be at least 18 years old by December 31st of the year you wish to enter the draft
– Possess a copy of NBA 2K19 on either Xbox One or PlayStation 4
– Successfully complete an online application including questions about your gaming experience
– If applicable, attend a live local tryout or combine event in order to be evaluated in person by NBA 2K League scouts and personnel

Own and regularly play NBA 2K on either an Xbox One or PlayStation 4

In order to be eligible for the NBA 2K League draft, you must first meet the basic eligibility requirements. These include being at least 18 years of age and owning and regularly playing NBA 2K on either an Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

You also must have an active and acceptable gaming handle (i.e. gamertag or PSN ID) that conforms to the NBA 2K League’shandle policy. This policy is in place to ensure that all players adhere to the League’s standards of professionalism and respectability.

If you meet all of the basic eligibility requirements, you will then need to complete an online application. The application will ask you several questions about your gaming experience, as well as your contact information. Once you have submitted your application, you will be contacted by a member of the NBA 2K League staff to schedule an in-person or online evaluation.

The evaluation will consist of several skill-based tests, as well as an interview. After completing the evaluation process, you will be placed into the draft pool and will be eligible to be selected by an NBA 2K League team during the draft.

Win 50 games of Pro-Am mode in NBA 2K18 or NBA 2K19 prior to the draft application deadline

To qualify for the NBA 2K League Draft, you’ll need to win 50 games of Pro-Am mode in NBA 2K18 or NBA 2K19 prior to the draft application deadline. If you’re looking to get a head start on the competition, make sure you brush up on your skills and start grinding out games as soon as possible.

Complete the online application when it becomes available

The online application will be available on the NBA 2K League website at http://www.nba2kleague.com. You will need to create an account in order to access the application.

The application will ask for information about your contact information, gaming experience, and 2K play history. You will also be asked to upload a video that includes an introduction of yourself and highlights of your best gameplay.

After you have submitted your application, you will be notified via email if you have been selected to move on to the next stage of the draft process.

Conclusion

You must be eligible to enter the NBA 2K League Draft. You must also complete the registration process and submit all required information and documentation. The deadline to register for the NBA 2K League Draft is February 22, 2019 at 11:59 PM PT. Once you have registered, you will be asked to complete a skills challenge. The skills challenge will evaluate your “2K” skills. After the skills challenge, a draft combine will be held in early March 2019. The combine will include both an on-court basketball component and an interview process. Following the combine, the draft order for the NBA 2K League Draft will be announced. The NBA 2K League Draft will take place in late March 2019 and will include three rounds of selections, with each team making one pick per round.