Former Cardinal Tony Jefferson to lead 2K Suns vs. Keenan Allen’s Clippers

NFL safety and former Arizona Cardinal Tony Jefferson will take control of the Phoenix Suns’ NBA 2K20 squad Friday for a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

He’ll be opposed by Los Angeles Chargers receiver and three-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen.

Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. and the game can be viewed on Twitch here.

The Suns have partnered with opposing teams to continue on through the 2019-20 season virtually with the coronavirus halting live NBA action for the foreseeable future.

🗣🗣🗣🗣 suns got a tough matchup tonight but I’m ready!! Shut down k Leonard https://t.co/GOesmsutYz

— Tony Jefferson II (@_tonyjefferson) March 20, 2020

Absolutely! https://t.co/QByg1xDYhE

— Keenan Allen (@Keenan13Allen) March 20, 2020

Phoenix turned to Antonio Saldivar, a professional 2K gamer, for its first matchup against the Dallas Mavericks and then got a blowout win from rookie Ty Jerome, who defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves led by T-Wolves guard Josh Okogie.

Now the Suns turn to a fan who happens to be an NFL player to man the sticks.

Jefferson played for the Arizona Cardinals from 2013-16 and over the past three years played for the Baltimore Ravens.

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