Overview
- Dwight Howard, recently inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has signed with the Los Angeles Riot in Ice Cube's BIG3 league.
- Howard will serve as a player-captain alongside Jordan Crawford and Elijah Stewart, with former NBA player Nick Young as the team's coach.
- The BIG3 has transitioned to a city-based format, with teams representing cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami to foster local rivalries and fan engagement.
- Howard expressed his dual goals of securing another championship for Los Angeles and contributing to the global expansion of the BIG3 league.
- His move to the BIG3 also aligns with a personal goal of mentoring his son, whose basketball skills have improved through exposure to the three-on-three format.