Stephon Marbury reveals e-sports team

Recently retired basketball great Stephon Marbury has revealed the launch of his own e-sports team.

Stephon Marbury trying his hand at e-sports at an event in Beijing, October 14, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Bai Kuang]

The CBA great has made the revelation while attending the "NBA 2K Online 2" Northern Regional Final, which was held at the Wukesong Stadium in Beijing on Sunday, October 14, 2018. "NBA2KOL2" is a product of Chinese online firm Tencent.

Stephon Marbury poses for photos with e-sports players during an event in Beijing, October 14, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Bai Kuang]

Marbury revealed he has launched his own e-sports team while working as a commentator for the e-sports competition. He also teamed up with other guests to play "NBA 2K Online 2" himself.

Stephon Marbury works as an e-sports commentator during a weekend event in Beijing, October 14, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Bai Kuang]

Marbury, a former NBA All-Star, is a household name in China. He played in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) from 2010 to 2018, winning three CBA championships with the Beijing Ducks in 2012, 2014 and 2015. Wukesong Stadium, where the weekend e-sports competition was held, is home to a life-size bronze statue of Marbury.