BIG3 Semifinals Come To KeyArena; League Eyes Bigger Names In '18

The BIG3 semifinals are at KeyArena today, and as the season has progressed, players have become "more accustomed to the half-court style, fast pace, and skill level required to make the game attractive to fans." The league has been "so successful that it has enticed other retired players, and players near the end of their NBA careers, to consider playing next year." Trilogy co-captain Al Harrington said, "[BIG3 co-Founder] Ice Cube has put a great product out there." The hope for Ice Cube and the league is to "attract more frontline talent next year." The 50-point games, although TV friendly, are "too short considering there is a 4-point shot and free throws are 2 points each" (BOSTON GLOBE, 8/20). Rashard Lewis, who used to play for the Sonics, "figures to be a crowd favorite" along with former Sonics player Gary Payton, who is a coach for the 3 Headed Monsters (SEATTLE TIMES, 8/20).