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GSW esports LL, a digital arm of the Golden Warriors, has named Hunter Leigh head of esports, according to a release from the team.

In the role, Leigh is expected to oversee all esport activities related to the Warriors, which includes the Golden Guardians, the team’s affiliate in the North American League of Legends Championship Series (NA LCS), while also overseeing the official Warriors esports team in the NBA’s 2K League.

Prior to this role, Leigh previously served as head of esports operations for Yahoo Esports, where he was instrumental in creating rivalry events for University League of Legends (uLoL) and Super Smash Bros.

“The Warriors are such a well-respected sports franchise and organization, and I am fortunate that they selected me to help steward their entrance into esports,” said Leigh in a statement. “I’m eager to hit the ground running as it relates to player acquisitions and building competitive teams for both League of Legends and the NBA 2K League. The Warriors have a proven model for championship success, and I am looking to bring their player development and analytical approach to the esports space.”