Two former NBA stars suspended by BIG3 after separate altercations in opener
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley, both former NBA players and members of Miami 305, were ejected from the BIG3 season opener after an altercation involving Dwight Howard and a member of the LA Riot.
- The BIG3 league suspended both players for one game each due to their conduct, emphasizing that while physical play and trash talk are allowed, fighting is not tolerated to maintain the integrity and safety of the game.
- To ensure Miami 305 has the minimum four players required for games, the league staggered the suspensions, with Beasley serving his suspension in Week 3 and Stephenson in Week 2.
- BIG3 commissioner Clyde Dexter and league founder Ice Cube publicly addressed the incident, with Ice Cube apologizing to fans for the disruption during the Miami 305 vs. LA Riot game.
- Stephenson and Beasley have extensive NBA careers, with Stephenson playing 10 years across multiple teams and averaging 8.6 points per game, and Beasley playing 11 years with an average of 12.4 points per game.
