The BIG3 season had barely begun and already all hell broke loose.
What was supposed to be an exciting season opener between Miami 305 and LA Riot quickly turned into one of the most chaotic and controversial moments in league history. Former NBA stars Michael Beasley, Dwight Howard, and Lance Stephenson were all ejected in a matter of minutes, leaving Miami with just two players on the court — forcing a forfeit.
The Moment Everything Exploded
In the second half, with the score already tense, Beasley and Dwight Howard got into a heated scuffle. What started as pushing and shoving quickly escalated. Both players were immediately ejected by the officials.
But the drama didn’t end there.
Moments later, Lance Stephenson (Miami) completely lost control. He threw multiple punches at LA Riot’s Jordan Crawford. The referees had no choice but to eject him as well.
With three key players thrown out, Miami 305 was left with only two eligible players — below the minimum required to continue. The game was officially forfeited.
Pre-Game Tension That Boiled Over
This wasn’t just a random fight. There was already bad blood before tip-off.
Michael Beasley had been trash-talking Dwight Howard all week. In one interview, Beasley even joked about “serenading” Howard and making him “shake it.” The verbal war carried onto the court, and it finally exploded in the second half.
Add to that the history between Lance Stephenson and Dwight Howard from last season’s BIG3, and you had a powder keg waiting to blow.
Why This Matters
BIG3 is known for its physical, no-holds-barred style — but even by those standards, this was next level. Three ejections in one game, punches thrown, and a forfeit on opening night? This is the kind of drama that goes viral.
Miami 305, who came into the season as defending champions, now start 0-1 in the most embarrassing way possible. LA Riot takes the win via forfeit.
What Happens Next?
As of now, the league has not announced any additional suspensions. But with clips of the brawl already blowing up on social media, fans are demanding answers.
Will Beasley, Howard, and Stephenson face further punishment? Will Miami bounce back or is this the beginning of a nightmare season?
One thing is certain — Week 2 in Detroit just got a whole lot more interesting.