In a time not too long ago, 3 on 3 basketball was something just reserved for shorthanded hoopers doing runs at the rec center. But now in 2023 it has turned into something far more international. With 3 on 3 basketball officially becoming a Fiba and Olympic sanctioned sport. This gives hoopers who might not get the opportunity to play for their national team, the chance to put on their countries jersey and win a medal of their own. But how did the big three style jump in popularity so fast? We'll all thanks to a well-known rapper and his love of basketball. Today we're going to talk about the rise of the big 3 league, and if we might even see events like this come to the premier league the NBA.
Song Courtesy of nk music
Clips Courtesy of the Big 3 and FIBA
Stats from ESPN and Sports-Reference
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