Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert just joined ReKTGlobal as an investor, partnering with other celebrities and executives to invest in the esports company.
What’s going on: Gobert will join musicians DJ Nicky Romero, Imagine Dragons and Latin music producer Tainy as an investor in the company, which recently announced its own “Call of Duty” London franchise.
What they’re saying: Gobert said his passion for gaming influenced his decision to invest.
- “My passion for gaming is well-known among both the Utah Jazz and my team in France. I’ve wanted to invest in and get more involved in esports for a while, and I’m really excited to make history with the ReKTGlobal family,” commented Gobert. “For years now, I’ve used gaming to unwind and relax during the season. It’s also how I manage to keep up with my friends when I’m on the road. I’m especially looking forward to playing with the new Call of Duty franchise team before they begin competing next year.”
Amish Shah, co-founder of ReKTGlobal in a statement said the two are a good fit.
- “Rudy’s a phenomenal fit for ReKTGlobal,” Shah said in a statement. “A passionate and longtime gamer, Rudy also brings a strong business acumen and fresh ideas to the table. As he’s been wanting to invest in esports and get more involved in the gaming industry, we are honored that he selected ReKTGlobal to partner with, and we are excited to have him on board as our first traditional professional sports athlete.”
ReKT: ReKT Global is an esports organization that bridges the gap between regular sports and esports. It is the parent company of Rogue, which has reach in a number of video games, including “Fortnite,” “FIFA” and “League of Legends.”