Steve Ballmer: "eSports is Interesting"

The former Microsoft CEO and owner of the L.A. Clippers says the sports industry needs to create arenas where video gamers can compete. "A lot of it is virtual but some of it has a physical aspect to it," he told Cheddar's Jon Steinberg. Ballmer is looking to redesign the Clippers arena in a way that integrates concerts and eSports under one roof. For full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/from-microsoft-to-basketball-steve-ballmer-on-creating-a-winning-team-with-la-clippers).

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