The Charlotte Hornets will join the NBA 2K League with Hornets Venom GT

The Charlotte Hornets will be joining the next season of the NBA 2K League with its new pro gaming team, the Hornets Venom GT.

The team will join 22 other NBA-affiliated teams.

“With Charlotte being one of the fastest growing millennial markets, this helps us get our name out there in esports,” Charlotte Hornets President and Vice Chairman Charles Whitfield said during an interview with the Charlotte Observer.

Fans of the Charlotte Hornets who are also keen to track the activities of Hornets Venom GT can visit its website or follow its Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch channel.