Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko has bought the rights to the Renegades franchise from Christopher "MonteCristo" Mykles.

“The opportunity to own Renegades and bring some of my knowledge from professional basketball to eSports is incredible,” said Jerebko in a press release. “I grew up in the video game era, and I was exposed to Counter-Strike at a young age. I have watched the eSports world explode and, for me, it’s really exciting to be a team owner and help push the industry forward.”

Having been a team representative for the NBA Players Union in the past, Jerebko said that he plans to run the team in a similar manner that NBA teams function.

"I plan to operate our organization in the same fashion that NBA teams function — with respect and support for the players and an appreciation for the fans,” Jerebko continued. “The eSports industry is evolving, and the parallels to mainstream sports are becoming clearer. I hope my experience in sports can positively impact Renegades and, in turn, the eSports industry."

Jerebko acquired Renegades CS:GO and Call of Duty teams with the purchase. The CS:GO team currently plays in the ESL Pro League Season 4 — North America and will compete in the second season of ELEAGUE in September. Renegades' Call of Duty team, formerly known as Ground Zero, will compete at the Call of Duty World Championships this weekend.

Preston Dozsa is a news editor for theScore esports. You can follow him on Twitter.