According to leaked audio, the confrontation between Dwight Howard and Stephenson began with Howard exchanging words and elbows.

Former NBA superstar Dwight Howard made his BIG3 debut this Saturday. It didn't take him long to go viral. Howard, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, signed with the Los Angeles Riot for the 2025 season.

The BIG3's 2025 season will tip off with four games this Saturday from Chicago's Allstate Arena. The first game is slated to tip off at 3 p.m. ET. Below is a look at each Week 1 matchup along with how you can follow the action in real time. Also included below is a quick rundown of some of the league's star players for the 2025 season.

Multiple times Michael Beasley was spotted staring down Dwight Howard, dancing around him, and yelling in his face at every opportunity.