Basketball stars will take over Cincinnati on Sunday.
The Big 3 , a three-on-three basketball league co-founded by rapper Ice Cube , is set to play games at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday. It brings a slew of NBA legends to town, as 10 teams are looking to win a game in the Queen City.
Here's what to know about the league and how to watch, either in person or on TV.
What is the Big 3 basketball league?
Founded in 2017 by Ice Cube, the Big 3 is a three-on-three basketball league consisting of 12 teams that travel the country and compete for an annual championship.
The Big 3 doesn’t run on four quarters or have a time limit. Instead, a team must score 50 points and win by two. Halftime begins when a team reaches 25 points.
Former NBA players Allen Iverson, Joe Johnson, Stephen Jackson, as well as famed Drew League MVP Frank "Nitty" Sessions have all played in the Big 3.
When is the Big 3 in Cincinnati?
Heritage Bank Center will host five games Sunday, July 28, starting at 1 p.m.
Which former NBA stars are coming to Cincinnati?
Several notable names will make their way to the Queen City, the most famous probably being Julius "Dr. J" Erving, who coaches the team called Tri State. Other stars include:
- NBA champion Stephen Jackson (coach of Trilogy).
- Hall of Famer Gary Payton (coach of Bivouac).
- NBA champion Nick "Swaggy P" Young (coach of Enemies).
- Former Xavier star Jordan Crawford (player on Enemies).
- Former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague (player on 3 Headed Monsters).
- Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie (coach of Triplets).
- Seven-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson (player on Triplets).
- Hall of Famer Rick Barry (coach of Ball Hogs).
- Hall of Famer George Gervin (coach of Ghost Ballers).
- Four-time NBA All-Star Paul Millsap (player on Aliens).
- Former No. 2 overall pick Michael Beasley (player on 3's Company).
- Two-time NBA champion Mario Chalmers (player on 3's Company).
Big 3 schedule for games in Cincinnati
- 3 Headed Monsters vs. 3's Company: 1 p.m. tip-off.
- Enemies vs. Bivouac: 2 p.m. tip-off.
- Ball Hogs vs. Triplets: 3 p.m. tip-off.
- Aliens vs. Ghost Ballers: 4 p.m. tip-off.
- Trilogy vs. Tri-State: 5 p.m. tip-off.
How to watch Big 3 games on TV
Two of the games will air live on CBS and Paramount+: 3 Headed Monsters vs. 3's Company, which starts at 1 p.m., and Enemies vs. Bivouac, which starts at 2 p.m.
The other games will broadcast live on X/Twitter.
Tickets for the Big 3 in Cincinnati
Fans can purchase tickets on Ticketmaster.com . Prices started at $22.50 before fees, as of Friday, July 26.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: How to see Dr. J, Gary Payton and other NBA legends in Cincinnati this weekend
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