The NBA’s Coronavirus Shutdown Led The Phoenix Suns Into A Virtual Arena. When They Drew 3 Million Fans, The Sports World Took Note

While NBA play is suspended due to the coronavirus, the Phoenix Suns have pivoted to playing a simulation of the rest of their season on EA Sports NBA 2K, to a massive, highly coveted audience: 18-34 year old affluent, digital-first fans — the holy grail for every graying sports league right now.