Last week, three major events happened with traditional sports investors and North American esports. Magic Johnson and co-owners of the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards purchased a majority interest in Team Liquid. Memphis Grizzlies co-owner Stephen Kaplan increased his stake in Immortals. But the event that kicked it all off was the purchase and merger of esports brands Apex Gaming and Team Dignitas by the Philadelphia 76ers.
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