Rockets center Steven Adams jokes GTA 6 could make sports leagues 'plummet' in November
Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams says Grand Theft Auto VI's November launch could hurt athletes' performances across professional sports.
According to Dexerto, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has suggested that Grand Theft Auto VI could take a toll on professional sports when the game arrives in November, saying leagues could "plummet" once players get their hands on it.
The outlet, reporting on September 22, describes Adams warning that performances across pro sports could be derailed by the launch. It is a lighthearted remark rather than a prediction backed by any data, but it reflects how widely anticipated the game has become beyond the usual gaming audience.
Athletes have long been vocal about their gaming habits, and a major Rockstar release landing in the middle of a busy sporting calendar is an easy target for this kind of joke. A November launch would fall early in the NBA season, which is likely what Adams had in mind.
Adams's comments are personal opinion and say nothing new about the game itself. For players, the more important detail is the November timing referenced in the report; anyone planning around launch should keep an eye on Rockstar Games' official channels for release information.
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