Alternative Titles: Codiaeum variegatum, variegated laurel. Croton, also called Variegated Laurel, (Codiaeum variegatum), colourful-leaved plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Its numerous varieties of shrubs or small trees with brilliantly coloured, glossy, leathery leaves are much grown as potted plants. Native to Malaysia and the Pacific, the trees reach a height of about 6 m (20 feet).
Ice Cube partnered with entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz to start the league for former professional players over the age of 30. It is expected to start play on June 24 with Chauncey Billups, Rashard Lewis and Kenyon Martin among the former NBA stars already committed to the league.
BIG3 expected to begin June 24. By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press Posted: Jan 11, 2017 6:45 PM ET Last Updated: Jan 11, 2017 6:45 PM ET. Related Stories. Rapper turned entertainment mogul Ice Cube is starting a 3-on-3 league for former professional basketball players. And one of his favourites, Allen Iverson, has signed on as a player/coach in BIG3 as the two were at a news conference Wednesday to introduce the new league.