Howard, Stephenson Ejected After BIG3 Brawl

Dwight Howard and Lance Stephenson were both ejected from their Big3 league debuts after a heated altercation during the 2025 season opener between Howard's LA Riot and Stephenson's Miami 305. The fight, which began with physical play and escalated when Howard put Stephenson in a headlock, spilled into the media area and drew significant attention. Earlier in the game, Stephenson had a separate confrontation with Jordan Crawford, but only the incident with Howard led to ejections. Miami 305 won the game 50-44, with Stephenson scoring 16 points and Howard 10. Both players joined the Big3 after lengthy NBA careers, and Howard was recently named to the Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. The incident has raised questions about discipline in the league's high-profile new season.