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Former Pistons, Detroit natives give BIG3 plenty of Michigan flair

DETROIT – The BIG3’s night in Detroit has come and gone.

But Ice Cube’s up-and-coming, 3-on-3 basketball league has and will continue to have plenty of Michigan flair considering several former Detroit Pistons and Michigan natives help to make up the rosters and coaching staff of the eight professional teams.

More than 12,000 people made their way to Little Caesars Arena for the four-game slate on Friday, July 13. They were treated to entertaining, hard-nosed hoops that saw two players, Metta World Peace and Nate Robinson, get ejected.

The night also included appearances by Hall of Fame players like Gary Payton and “Dr.