Big 3: The newest Basketball League in town by Ice Cube and Allen Iverson

Former NBA pound for pound Allen Iverson and Entertainment mogul Ice Cube at the Sheraton Time Square

NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson and Hip-hop legend Ice Cube announces 3-on-3 professional basketball league.

Both AI and Ice Cube are behind the newest professional basketball league named “The Big3”. It was announced at the Sheraton Times Square on Wednesday morning.

“When I got the call, it was a no-brainer,” “It’s Ice Cube. It’s O’Shea. You don’t turn that down. That’s success looking you right into your eyes. I just wanted to be a part of it and I hope me being a part of it makes it a success like everything that he’s been doing in his life.” – Allen Iverson

Former NBA stars like Chauncey Billups, Rashard Lewis, Kenyon Martin, Bonzi Wells, Jason Williams and Jarmaine O’neal will contribute in this eight-game season that will start on June 24^th. Gary Payton and George Gervin will be among the coaches.

“I’m looking to the opportunity of continuing to learn the game of basketball,” - K. Martin

“I think this is really huge,” – R. Lewis

Games will be played every Saturday from June 24^th to August 26^th. This is going to be a half-court ball game and played to 60 points.

Each week the venue will change from state to state. Proposed locations are Seattle, London and New York.