Esports are growing – and so is Atlanta's role in the industry

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Hawks Talon GC coach Ismael Diaz-Tolentino (standing) watches his team compete in an NBA 2K game at State Farm Arena. (Emil Moffatt/WABE)

Thousands of Georgians already work in the video game industry, and with the continued worldwide growth of esports, many more are hoping to get in on the action.

Atlanta sports franchises are hoping an investment in the industry will help attract a younger generation of fans too.

When you think of the pros who play for the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young or John Collins might come to mind. But what about names like “Putback” “Ceez” and “Witness”?