Ice Cube’s much hyped BIG3 3-on-3 league debuted in Brooklyn on Sunday and it started with a bang. The first two games went down to the wire and featured game-winning shots from former Washington Wizards Rashard Lewis and Deshawn Stevenson.
The quality of play dipped slightly in the final two games, but each contest had some memorable moments. Without further ado, here are ten thoughts about the BIG3 debut at Barclays Center.
#1. Defensive Intensity
My biggest concern was the league would be a glorified pickup game with matador defense and a parade of uncontested shots.