Despite what the BIG3 says, it is coming for the NBA’s ass, and it is coming hard. These new rules are awesome. I don’t know who is in charge of updating rules or coming up with these creative ideas, but they need a damn raise. Give them all the money. Xzibit may have hosted Pimp My Ride, but Ice Cube is out here trying to start Pimp My Sport. His first challenge, the NBA. Well consider basketball pimped.
From its inception the BIG3 has been an exciting product. They created a dream situation of 3 on 3 basketball with great players who have a lot left in the tank but just can’t quite make it in an 82 game NBA season anymore. Not to mention exciting innovations like the 4 point shot, a single free-throw for a foul worth the number of points for the attempted field goal, coaches challenges, and a 14-second shot clock.
In its first three years the BIG3 has clearly amped up traditional 3 on 3 basketball. For the leagues fourth year they decided to amp up the league further by dumping a Four Loko and Bang Energy slurry on it.
Here are some changes for the upcoming year listed on the leagues website.
Bring the Fire – Once per half, a team can challenge a foul call resulting in an in-game one-on-one possession with the victor winning the call.
All Athletes Welcome – The BIG3 will hold open tryouts for athletes to qualify for the BIG3 combine. Professional basketball experience no longer required. The BIG3 wants the best athletes in the world regardless of sporting experience. In the same manner as the NFL takes the best from various sports, this could mean two-sport athletes, overlooked basketball stars, and some athletes choosing FIREBALL3 over other sports (i.e. NFL tight ends).
Festivals Every Saturday – Following the thrill and success of BIG3 Ballout in Dallas last season, the BIG3 will host sports and entertainment festivals in a different city every Saturday during the summer. The BIG3 will present six straight games, musical performances, and host YOUNG3 clinics in the local community the Friday before, as well as other weekend events in the city.
“Bring the Fire” sounds fucking awesome. A one-on-one possession to determine who wins the call is an absolute heater of a rule. Serious props to whatever genius thought of this. Talk about cranking up the intensity in the middle of a game. This rule is going to be the leagues best innovation by far, and it is going to be a legit game changer. We are going to see some one-on-one WARS.
Welcoming all athletes is another incredible brainchild. It was cool to see ex NBA players go at it, but now we could see a Calvin Johnson, Chad Johnson, and Luke Kuechly squad taking on former pro basketball players. Terrell Owens in the BIG3? Give it to me. Mike Vick in the BIG3? Shove it in my face. The Rock in the BIG3? Get that inside of me. Tons of athletes out there could have played multiple sports, and now were going to see them get their shot at professional FIREBALL3.
Some 3 on 3 FIREBALL and a party to go with it? Hell yea.
Well done BIG3, seriously bravo.
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