With season two of the BIG3 in the books, the league’s top brass is excitedly looking forward to its third year. The three-on-three basketball league—co-founded by rapper, actor, writer, and producer Ice Cube—has already defied odds to a degree by making it to Year 2. The second season saw Nancy Lieberman, aided by MVP (and former Clipper) Corey Maggette, lead Power to its first championship. (Per league rules the team—also featuring Cuttino Mobley, Quentin Richardson, Big Baby Davis and Birdman Andersen—will remain intact for its title defense next summer.)
In late August, The Crossover caught up up with Cube, commissioner Clyde Drexler, chairwoman Amy Trask, and Lieberman to discuss a range of topics, including their expectations for season two, inclusiveness in the BIG3, and more.