Esports stardom is about more than just playing the game

GUEST: Hundreds of esports leagues, titles, and tournaments compete for the attention of avid fans This can make it more and more important for each of them to stand out. One way teams and leagues win those fans is through players. Fast hands, quick decision-making and good communication skills make an esports player valuable to his or her team. But it’s not all that matters. Just like in traditional sports, what an athlete does outside of the competition adds — or subtracts —