Former UNC Basketball Star Ty Lawson to Join Big3 Basketball League Posted May 5, 2022 Former UNC star Ty Lawson will continue his basketball career in the Big3 league after several stints overseas. The Big3 is a 3-on-3 basketball league founded by musician and actor Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz. The league consists of 12 teams of former NBA and international players. Lawson's career has been a whirlwind of late. (Inside Carolina)