In December 2016, Ice Cube announced his BIG3 Basketball League. This weekend, the final rosters came together at the BIG3 Draft. The BIG3 League will feature former NBA All-Stars and players who have retired from the game to form their very own 3-on-3 team to compete in Cube's star-studded affair. While some of the players drafted may leave you scratching your head, there are a bevy of players including Allen Iverson, Steve Francis, Chauncey Billups, Jermaine O'Neal, and more slated to suit up that will make this league worth watching.
Scheduled to tip-off June 24, fans will be able to once again see their favorite players take centerstage and compete on the hardwood. Take a look back at highlights for each of the captains of the BIG3 on the following pages. Whether you're reliving their heyday or seeing them for the first time, these dudes could ball (and hopefully, still can).
Allen Iverson
Career Average: 26.7 PTS, 6.2 ASTS, 3.7 REBS
Years Played: 1997-2010
Allen Iverson was always adept at scoring the rock despite barely weighing 170 lbs. The Philly legend's scoring prowess and killer crossover earned him a place in the Hall of Fame last year. Even though the 2001 MVP ended his career ringless, his passion for the game kept his fans captivated and hungry for more.
Chauncey Billups
Jermaine O'Neal
Career Averages: 13.2 PTS, 7.2 REBS, 1.4 ASTS
Years Played: 1997-2014
With a bevy of big men in the 2000s including Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, and Dirk Nowitzki, it was easy to overlook O'Neal. A penchant for obliterating his adversaries with his array of post moves, O'Neal was a walking 20-10 guy. Though injuries derailed his career, O'Neal was a force to be reckoned with in the post on the Indiana Pacers.
Kenyon Martin
Career Averages: 12.3 PTS, 6.8. REBS, 1.9. ASTS
Years Played: 2001-2015
Martin was a beast on the glass. His infectious smile would stretch cheek to cheek after catching an alley-oop or slamming down a monstrous put-back. His best days came when he formed a vicious tandem with Jason Kidd on the New Jersey Nets. The duo helped the Nets go to the NBA Finals in 2003 and 2005, although they weren't able to take home the Larry O'Brien trophy.
Jason Williams
Career Averages - 10.5 PTS, 5.9 ASTS, 2.3 REBS
Years Played - 1999-2011
"White Chocolate" is one of the best ball handlers and passers to ever play the game. Or, at the very least he was the most entertaining. The demonstrative guard duped defenders with his scintillating crossovers and no look passes. His best years? When he aligned himself with Chris Webber in Sacramento. Him and C-Webb restored life back into a city that was once in drowning in basketball oblivion (and seems to be there again).
Rashard Lewis
Career Averages: 14.9 PTS, 5.2 REBS, 1.7 ASTS
Years Played: 1999-2014
Lewis was a sniper from behind the arc during his prime years in Seattle and Orlando. Lewis was a stretch three who stymied defenders with his surreal mid-range game. At 6'10, he was able to feast on smaller players because of this length and tantalize taller ones with his shooting abilities.
Mike Bibby
Career Averages: 14.7 PTS, 5.5 ASTS, 3.1 REBS
Years Played: 1999-2012
A lot of fans forget that Mike Bibby was traded to Sacramento for Jason Williams. The trade worked out for the Kings. Though Bibby wasn't flashy, he was efficient. He was a strong shooter, who also was savvy with the ball. With a high basketball IQ, Bibby helped C-Webb and company get to the Conference Finals against the Lakers, only to get steamrolled by Shaq and Kobe.
Stephen Jackson
Career Averages: 15.1 PTS, 3.9 REBS, 3.1. ASTS
Years Played: 2001-2014
Bonzi Wells
Career Averages: 12.1 PTS, 4.6 REBS, 2.1 AST
Years Played: 1999-2008
Wells was a solid sixth man, who thrived when playing with the second unit. His most notable time came when he was with the Portland Trailblazers in their 'Jailblazer' era. After a season with the Sacramento Kings, Ron Artest offered to give up his salary so Wells could stay on the team. The Kings didn't bite.
Al Harrington
Career Averages: 13.5 PTS, 5.6 REBS, 1.7 ASTS
Years Played: 1999-2014
Harrington is another big man that dominated on the perimeter. On several occasions within his career, Harrington notched a couple of 40+ point games. While with the Warriors and Knicks, Harrington averaged over 20 points per game.
Corey Maggette
Cory Maggette
Career Averages: 16.0 PTS, 4.9 REBS, 2.1 ASTS
Years Played: 2000-2013
The former Duke star also had a plethora 20-point game seasons. With a 16-point per game average, it's hard to dismiss Maggette as a formidable scorer. In 07-08, he averaged a career high of 22.1 points a game.
Ricky Davis
Career Averages: 13.5 PTS, 3.5 REBS, 3.3 ASTS
Years Played: 1999-2010
Despite his antics, Ricky Davis could ball. The mercurial star had a ton of bright moments, especially in the 2002-2003 season when he posted over 20 points a game as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. "Wrong Way Ricky" could score in a myriad of ways, and not just at his own basket.
