The #OG2CENTS Podcast

The OG talks about his bye week activities in Dayton, Ohio, the end of the regular season, Nets Gaming Crew qualifying for the playoffs and breaking records, and the 1st NBA 2KL All-Star Game. Also how the team is getting prepared to head to Dallas, TX for The NBA 2K League Playoffs. 

Mark Landis is the Manager of Content and Social Media for the Cavs Legion Gaming Club. He has worked with the 2K community on content for years and many of the top organizations in the community have trusted him with their digital content. Landis has worked professionally in the advertising/marketing/content field for several years.

Eric Ward aka Yeynotgaming is a former NBA 2K League Pro and Champion with Knicks Gaming in Season 1. Now he is a content creator, host and aspiring to be a GM/Coach in the NBA 2K League .

The OG went back home on the bye week, attended his son's baby shower and spent time on the golf course with his brother. He talks about Nets Gaming Crew's season thus far, The NBA 2K League Tournament, The Turn, coming up and The UPA World Championships!

Wes Byrd is the CEO & Co-Founder of Skullz, Dynapp Inc. and Executive Director & Co-Founder for the Georgia Scholastic Esports Foundation. He's an experienced entrepreneur with a passion for growing business and developing business relationships. As an esports and gaming enthusiast, he’s used his 20+ years of experience in ecommerce, web application development, and business management ski...

Brandon "Hood" Caicedo was a first-round pick by the Cavs Legion in the inaugural 2k league draft. He was Top 5 in the league and led the Cavs Legion to the semi finals. Despite his early success he was traded to multiple teams before his career came to an end. He stopped by to talk life after the league and fatherhood.

Lance Howard aka DOT, is The CEO of Fire Sticks Gaming. Fire Sticks Gaming is an Esports Company with 75 members worldwide.  Covering multiple platforms and consoles. Content creators and gamers call FSG home.  FSG provides High Quality Video Production for Gamers, Professional Athletes and Small Businesses across the country.  FSG has a strong passion for bringing clients ideas to...

Kristian Cuaresma is The Brooklyn Nets Gaming Crew Team Writer and Content Creator. He talks about his journey and more!

The OG talks about NetsGC's debut in The Tip Off, Fans Back at The Barclays for Brooklyn Nets Playoff Opener, New York Liberty's Hot Start and More! 

Antonio Williams has served as an invaluable resource and integral part of major organizations, including The Phoenix Suns, Nike, ESPN, Boston Red Sox and The NBA. He talks about his experiences and gives some predictions on The NBA Playoffs and more!

Justin Jacobson is an Entertainment and Esports Attorney, Manager- Ford Models Esports and Gaming Talent Division, Professor and Author. He talks about his journey in the entertainment industry/esports and his new book, "The Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming."

Wes Acuff has 12+ years experience as a producer and editor working for NBA Digital, NBA TV and Turner Sports. He’s produced highlight packages, corporate sizzle reels, featured content and digital shows for NBA.com. He’s also The GM/Head Coach for Hawks Talon GC of The NBA 2K League.

Chris Turner is building Esports programs down in The Bayou. He is an Educator, Visual Artist, Consultant, Podcaster and GM/Esports Coach for Southern University and A&M College. We talk about his journey and what's next!

Harris Rubenstein is a full-time content creator and league operations assistant for the NBA 2K League. He spent 2 years helping manage all social media platforms for the league before transitioning into a more public facing role. Harris has done on-air talent work in sports and esports since high school and after stints in Boston, LA, and Dallas, he landed with the NBA two years ago and hasn't lo...

Champ2K is a NBA 2K League Influencer and was scout for Raptors Uprising. Has also appeared on BFW Live a NBA2KLeague Show hosted by BlkFrankWhite (NBA 2K League Global Community Ambassador) but he is most known as the Founder of ESGN2k a network built around covering Esports.

Paul Guarino is The Founder, CEO and Sports Marketing Manager for PG Sports. He is also the host of Average To Savage Podcast, Remotely Renee and Perfect Soccer. His roster of Professional Athletes that include: Renee Montgomery, Marlon Moraes, Kimbo Slice Jr, Crystal Dangerfield, Tremaine Williams, Brandon Copeland, Adam Erne, Jeff Adrien, Jerome Cunningham.

Brandon "ToXsiK" Raudenbush has been in the NBA 2K League for 3 years and now he is looking to return for Season 4. Also he is the Clan Leader for iBall Empire. 

Toijuin "LT" Fairley is the Owner/Creator of The MyPlayer Basketball Association and GM/Head Coach of MavsGG. He shares his childhood, military experience and journey to The NBA 2K League. 

Thee Joe Vegas is a content creator and on air personality in the 2K community. He began his involvement in the 2K community in January of 2019  as the co-owner and commissioner of the 2K First Take Draft League. He has been an analyst for BFW Live, 2Kzn, NapX and ESGN. He was also the host of Hornets Venom GT’s “Venom Report.” Currently Joe is a content creator for iBall Empire, while also m...

Jelani "Comp" Mitchell is the Head Coach for Utah Jazz Gaming of The NBA 2K League. He shares his journey on how he made it to the NBA 2K League, leading his team during a pandemic while earning Coach of The Year and what he looks for in a player!

Dietrick Glover is one of the originators of the NBA 2k Pro Am scene. He founded The Structured Basketball Association. This league help cultivate some of the most prominent figures to date in the community and NBA 2k League. We talk about past and present times, Brooklyn Nets and more!

Lawrence West aka BIGG WEST is The GM/Head Coach for Hornets Venom GT of The NBA 2K League. He talks about is journey to the league, leading his hometown team and more!

Patrick Crossan aka P-Cross is The Team Manager/Coach for Wizards District Gaming of The NBA 2K League. He talks about his journey to the league, Season 3 Championship, involvement with The USA E-National Team and More!

Jess Davis is The Owner/Founder of GameHER. GameHer was founded in 2013 from the vision of creating clothing and a platform for females to unite within the video game world. She is also The Manager for Youth Basketball Operations for The Cleveland Cavaliers.

This is the second episode of The #OG2CENTS Supporter Series. These episodes will showcase those who support the podcast. MADExINxINDIA is an aspiring 2KL Professional, Day Trader in Equities and Options on the stock market. He also is a Program Manager for South Asian Youth Retreats.