Ronnie2k Explains Why NBA 2K Is Bigger Than Basketball | DSH #1699

From being a kid who got harassed for being brown… to becoming the face of the most popular sports video game franchise in the world. In this episode, Ronnie 2K opens up at ComplexCon about his real upbringing, how his past shaped his leadership style, and what it actually takes to stay relevant at the intersection of gaming, basketball, fashion, and culture. 📚 What You’ll Learn 👇 🎮 How NBA 2K stays relevant 365 days a year 🧠 Why humility matters when you reach the top 👟 How fashion, gaming, and sports culture intersect 📊 Why NBA 2K simulations outperform analysts 🏀 Ronnie 2K’s honest take on MJ vs LeBron vs Steph 🚀 What it takes to build influence without losing yourself ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Growing up brown & getting harassed 00:41 – ComplexCon Day 2 with Ronnie 2K 01:00 – Launching Levels: merging fashion & culture 01:49 – The Ronnie 2K documentary story 02:29 – Staying humble while being the face of NBA 2K 02:52 – How NBA 2K stays relevant year-round 03:16 – Ronnie ranks himself as a 2K player 05:22 – NBA season surprises & early predictions 06:12 – How accurate NBA 2K simulations really are 07:59 – MJ vs LeBron vs Steph (and why MJ still wins) 09:08 – What’s next for Ronnie & the future of 2K 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: Ronnie Singh - https://www.instagram.com/ronnie2k https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 Keywords ronnie 2k, nba 2k, nba culture, gaming industry, sports video games, basketball culture, complexcon interview, ronnie 2k documentary, nba season predictions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.