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Ice Cube calls decision to bring Big 3 basketball to Utah a no-brainer: ‘Salt Lake has always had swag to me’

SALT LAKE CITY — Hip-hop fans all over the world have grown accustomed to Ice Cube intertwining his fingers during shows to form the famous one-handed “W” sign to represent the West Coast.

And Salt Lake City is no different.

Throughout the years, Utah has been a frequent concert stop for the rap star, but now he’s bringing a different event to town: Big 3 basketball.

The professional 3-on-3 basketball league is set to hit Vivint Arena on Saturday, July 27. Former Utah Jazz players Joe Johnson (Triplets), Al Jefferson (Triplets), Brandon Rush (Aliens), DeShawn Stevenson (Ball Hogs), Carlos Arroyo (Trilogy) and Carlos Boozer (Ghost Ballers) are all dispersed on different rosters.