Former basketball stars coming to Portland for Big 3 matchups

The three-on-three basketball league founded by the multi-talented rapper Ice Cube returns to Portland July 20.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The three-on-three basketball league founded by the multi-talented rapper Ice Cube returns to Portland July 20.

The Big 3 matchups will feature many retired NBA and WNBA stars and other notable role players that made impacts on the league throughout the years. The unique, half-court games will take place at the Moda Center on July 20 at 4 p.m.

Some of the biggest names coming to Portland to play in the Big 3 showcase include Joe Johnson, Stephen Jackson, Rashard Lewis, Jason Richardson, Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson. Notable Big 3 coaches include Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Gary Payton, Nancy Lieberman, Lisa Leslie and Nick Young.

The Big 3 event coincides with Ice Cube’s appearance at the Summer Jam hip-hop concert coming to the Moda Center on July 19. The concert features Ice Cube, E-40, MYA, Xzibit, Ginuwine and The Luniz. Tickets are still available for both events.

Players and coaches scheduled to appear in Portland for the event:

• Amir Johnson
• Charles Oakley (coach)
• Corey Brewer
• Gary Payton (coach)
• George Gervin (coach)
• Gerald Green
• Greg Monroe
• Ice Cube (Founder)
• Jamario Moon
• Jason Richardson
• Jeff Teague
• Jodie Meeks
• Joe Johnson
• Jordan Crawford
• Josh Powell
• Julius Erving (coach)
• Leandro Barbosa
• Lisa Leslie (coach)
• Mario Chalmers
• Michael Beasley
• Michael Cooper (coach)
• Nancy Lieberman (coach)
• Nick Young (coach)
• Paul Millsap
• Rashard Lewis (coach)
• Reggie Evans
• Rick Barry (coach)
• Stephen Jackson (coach)
• Al Jefferson
• Rick Mahorn (coach)