Overview

• Dwight Howard, recently inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has signed with the BIG3 as a player-captain for the Los Angeles Riot.
• The BIG3 league, founded by Ice Cube, is debuting a city-based team model, with the Riot representing Los Angeles.
• Howard will lead the Riot in their sole home game of the season on August 9, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
• The Riot’s roster includes co-captains Jordan Crawford and Elijah Stewart, with Nick Young serving as head coach.
• Howard expressed excitement about contributing to the league’s international growth, aligning with BIG3’s ambitions to expand beyond the U.S.