Ninja Set to Be the First Professional Gamer Featured on ESPN The Magazine Cover
Popular gamer and livestreamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has announced on Twitter that he will be the first professional gamer to appear on the cover of ESPN The Magazine.
ESPN The Magazine Spotlights Notable Sports Figures
In the past, ESPN The Magazine has featured prominent sports figures such as Tiger Woods, Kevin Durant, and Tom Brady on its covers.
Ninja’s Achievement Defies Sports World Debate
While esports is still a subject of debate in the sports world, it is not surprising to see Ninja as the first professional gamer to grace the cover of ESPN The Magazine.
Ninja’s Rise to Mainstream Popularity
Ninja has skyrocketed to mainstream popularity over the past year, gaining a massive following on Twitch and making appearances on CNBC and ESPN programming.
Ninja’s March Milestones
In March, Ninja achieved several milestones, including becoming the first Twitch streamer to reach three million followers, 200,000 subscribers, and setting a record for concurrent viewers with more than 600,000 watching his Fortnite stream with Drake.
Ninja Expands Brand with Merchandise Store
Capitalizing on his popularity, Ninja launched his online merchandise store where fans can purchase t-shirts, hoodies, and posters.
Ninja’s Magazine Cover and Profile to Air on ESPN’s SportsCenter
Tune in to ESPN’s SportsCenter at 6am CT on Tuesday to catch Ninja’s magazine cover and profile.