The state of the game has changed given the situation with @NBA2K removing a big part of the game with #ProAm & when you can name a crew, when jerseys and such can be designed, as well as only one person having this ability to do so which impacts the ecosystem of Leagues for #NBA2K27 & different events❗️ That being said what can be done is as a community it’s time to adapt and grow which part of that is bringing back the strength and pride with brands and rosters remaining consistent to those brands❗️ Strong brands build stronger scenes❗️ Competitive NBA2K needs more than teams assembled for a single tournament or league It needs recognizable brands with real identities - names, logos, rivalries, storylines, loyal supporters & history that carries from one season or game cycle to the next❗️ When strong brands remain active, fans & organizations have something to follow and players have something meaningful to represent❗️ Matchups become personal❗️ Championships become memorable❗️ Rivalries create conversation❗️ The entire community becomes more invested❗️ @LightsoutEsport @BadEnergy2K @HereToOwn_ @TrueTalentOrg @AdiosEsports @TheOrderOrg are a few examples of brands that have created recognizable identities within the competitive community - but this conversation extends far beyond those featured❗️ How important are established team brands to the future and growth of competitive NBA2K⁉️ It’s time to bring identity back to Comp 2K❗️ A work around to the removal of Pro Am can be as simple as bringing back strong brands & players being loyal to representing that brand with those group of players in competitive events❗️ This will be a big purpose for the iNetwork Crew Hub section of our discord near its completion as strong brands need to return and a new ecosystem is created in a vast competitive Nework‼️ #iNetwork #Brand #Compete #NBA #NBA2K - 📱🌐