{"id":21443,"date":"2021-07-12T21:42:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T02:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myboysay.com\/blog\/?p=21443"},"modified":"2021-07-12T21:42:39","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T02:42:39","slug":"clyde-drexler-the-big3-commissioner-has-the-league-going-to-the-next-level-in-2021-with-great-former-nba-stars-hall-of-fame-coaching-and-an-exciting-fan-base-all-over-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myboysay.com\/blog\/?p=21443","title":{"rendered":"CLYDE DREXLER, THE BIG3 COMMISSIONER, HAS THE LEAGUE GOING TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN 2021 WITH GREAT FORMER NBA STARS, HALL OF FAME COACHING, AND AN EXCITING FAN BASE ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES!!!!!!!!!!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2021 BIG3 basketball results, scores: Joe Johnson, Triplets start their title defense with a win<\/h1>\n
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They began their title defense with a convincing win over Bivouac thanks to 27 points and 12 rebounds from Johnson and 16 points, five rebounds and three assists from Jannero Pargo. The leading scorer from Week 1 was Isaiah Briscoe, who went off for 28 points to lead Trilogy past Killer 3s.<\/span><\/span>
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The events of the past year have forced every single sports league to alter their schedule in one way or another, and the BIG3 was no exception. In fact, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the league was forced to cancel the 2020 season. But now, the basketball is back. On Saturday, the 2021 season tipped off with a busy day that featured six games and all 12 teams in action. \"Marreese <\/span> \u00a0\u00a0<\/span> <\/span>Joe Johnson and Triplets, who won it all back in 2019, picked up right where they left off a few years ago. They began their title defense with a convincing win over Bivouac thanks to 27 points and 12 rebounds from Johnson and 16 points, five rebounds and three assists from Jannero Pargo.<\/strong>The leading scorer from Week 1 was Isaiah Briscoe, who went off for 28 points to lead Trilogy past Killer 3s. This is a season of change for Trilogy, as Stephen Jackson hung up his shoes and took over as head coach. After failing to make the playoffs in 2019, they’ll be glad to start this summer off with a win.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big3<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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Big3<\/strong><\/caption>\n
\"BIG3<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sport<\/strong><\/th>\nBasketball<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded<\/strong><\/th>\nJanuary\u00a011, 2017; 4 years ago<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founder<\/strong><\/th>\n\n
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Inaugural season<\/strong><\/th>\n2017<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commissioner<\/strong><\/th>\nClyde Drexler<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No. of teams<\/strong><\/th>\n12<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Country<\/strong><\/th>\n\"\"\u00a0<\/span>United States<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Headquarters<\/strong><\/th>\nLos Angeles<\/a>, California<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue(s)<\/strong><\/th>\n18<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most recent<\/strong>
\nchampion(s)<\/strong><\/th>\n		Triplets<\/a><\/strong>
\n(1st title)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most titles<\/strong><\/th>\nPower<\/a><\/strong>
\nTrilogy<\/a><\/strong>
\nTriplets<\/a><\/strong>
\n(1 title each)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TV partner(s)<\/strong><\/th>\nCBS<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official website<\/strong><\/th>\nBIG3.com<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Big3 (stylized BIG3) is a 3-on-3<\/a> basketball<\/a> league<\/a> founded by hip hop musician and actor Ice Cube<\/a> and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz<\/a>. The league consists of twelve teams whose rosters include both former NBA<\/a> players and international players. The rules enforced in Big3 games contain major deviations from the official rules of 3-on-3 basketball as administered by FIBA<\/a>. In January 2020, Big3 announced its rule set would be the core of a new basketball variant called “Fireball3” (stylized FIREBALL3<\/i>).<\/strong><\/p>\n

History<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

On January 11, 2017, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz announced their new 3-on-3 basketball league at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel<\/a>, in New York City.\u00a0 <\/sup> Roger Mason Jr.<\/a> was the first President and Commissioner. Ron Colbert was named Supervisor of Officials. The Big3 held its first draft on April 30, and the inaugural week of games took place June 25 at the Barclays Center<\/a>, in Brooklyn<\/a>, New York<\/a>.\u00a0 On August 26, 2017, Trilogy defeated the 3 Headed Monsters 51\u201346 in the inaugural Big3 Championship game, completing a perfect (10\u20130) season. The league’s Most Valuable Player<\/a> award was won by 3 Headed Monsters forward Rashard Lewis<\/a>; Trilogy’s undefeated season led to several awards for members of the team, including Defensive Player of the Year<\/a> (James White<\/a>) and Coach of the Year (Rick Mahorn<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n

On March 15, 2018, Clyde Drexler<\/a> became the second Commissioner, replacing Roger Mason.\u00a0 <\/sup> On April 3, the Big3 and Adidas<\/a> agreed on a three-year partnership in which Adidas would launch a full retail line of sneakers, clothing, and equipment to launch in 2019. In conjunction with Adidas<\/a>, the Big3 launched Young3, a youth initiative for underprivileged young kids, that was held in each city with Boys & Girls Clubs of America<\/a>. At the conclusion of the 2018 regular season, the Power and 3 Headed Monsters were both tied for the league’s best record (7\u20131); the Power would advance to the championship game, while the 3 Headed Monsters were ultimately eliminated by 3’s Company in the semifinals. On August 24, 2018, the Power defeated 3’s Company 51\u201343 to become the league’s second champions. Power’s Corey Maggette<\/a> was awarded MVP and Captain of the Year, while Power’s Nancy Lieberman<\/a> was awarded Coach of the Year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On January 11, 2019, the Big3 announced that they would expand to 12 teams for the upcoming season, and move to two nights (consisting of three games each) per week. The league will also play in 18 cities, and allow players as young as 27 to compete in the league.<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n

On January 15, 2020, Big3 made several major announcements, further lowering its age limit to 22, instituting open tryouts for league players, introducing some additional rule change<\/strong><\/p>\n

s, and starting use of Fireball3 to describe its rule set.\u00a0 <\/sup> The competition would not be held in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>. To ensure the league would have a 2021 season, the league took a $1.6 million Paycheck Protection Program<\/a> loan during the pandemic, returning $700,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ahead of what should be another interesting and entertaining BIG3 season, here’s a look at the entire schedule and every roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n

BIG3 2021 regular-season schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Week 1: Saturday, July 10<\/strong><\/p>\n