As Ice Cubes The Big3 enters its second season, turnover has already shaken the league as commissioner Roger Mason was fired for cause over his ties to Qatari investors. The letter to league employees obtained by TMZ said Mason refused to cooperate with the Big3 in that suit.
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Clyde Drexler is the new BIG 3 commish. I still remember Kenny “Sky” Walker giving him the business n the Slam Dunk Contest and Clyde saying after: “he’s a sensational dunker” https://t.co/WiYqKUl7yT
With Masons departure, Cube was able to acquire an even bigger name and a man known for not only his basketball excellence, but supreme character in Hall of Fame NBA legend Clyde The Glide Drexler, a ten-time All-Starwho was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
The move not only gives the 3-on-3 league for retired pros another major name to hitch its wagon to, but it quickly re-solidifies the vital commissioner position.
Clyde signed a three-year deal. The league’s ten-week season tips off in Houston, TX on June 22 at the Toyota Center.
Clyde is a consummate professional, revered businessman, and indisputably one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball, league co-founders Jeff Kwatinetz and Ice Cube said in a statement. We were thrilled to have his early support as a coach for our inaugural season, and couldnt be more pleased to welcome him to the executive team as BIG3 commissioner.
Big3 destinations also include Chicago, Oakland, Detroit, Miami, Toronto, Dallas, Boston, with Atlanta hosting the playoffs, and the Championship Game taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
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BIG3Season2 kicks off on June 22nd in Houston! Where will you see the BIG3 during Season 2?
Each venue will host back-to-back games and will take place on Friday evenings this season. BIG3 games were shown on tape delay last season, but will now be broadcast live on FOX Broadcast Network and FS1 all season long.
Via big3.com: During his distinguished NBA career, Drexler played for the Portland Trail Blazers (83-95) and Houston Rockets (95-98) and won a gold medal as part of the 1992 US Mens Olympic Basketball Dream Team.
I wholeheartedly believe in what Ice Cube and Jeff have brought to life with the BIG3, said Drexler. “The level of play and the professionalism I witnessed last season far exceeded anything that many of us involved ever imagined. I am proud to assume the role of BIG3 Commissioner and look forward to working closely with Ice Cube and Jeff as we continue to build off of the momentum established in our first season.
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In his role as Commissioner, Drexler will join the BIG3 Board of Directors, alongside Kwatinetz, Cube and Chairman of the Board Amy Trask. Also joining the Board as directors and board observers will be players Chauncey Billups, Jermaine ONeal, Corey Maggette and Jerome Junkyard Dog Williams as well as legal legend Mark Geragos.
