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Report: Allen Iverson To Serve As Player/Coach In Ice Cube's Pro 3-On-3 League

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- According to a report, you'll soon be able to see Allen Iverson head back to the court as not only a player, but also as a head coach.

This won't be happening in the NBA...exactly.

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According to The Vertical, the Sixers legend has committed to take part in the BIG3 3-on-3 professional basketball league that is expected to launch in 2017. The league is being supported by actor/rapper Ice Cube and will include the participation of retired NBA players.

The report says that the Hall of Famer Iverson has agreed to serve as a head coach/player and that a press conference will be held on Wednesday for Iverson to discuss his involvement.

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Other former NBA players that will take part are Chauncey Billups, Gary Payton, Jermaine O'Neal, Stephen Jackson, Kenyon Martin, Jason Williams and Rashard Lewis.

 

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