Metta World Peace suiting up for BIG3 next season

Metta World Peace will be returning to the court next season as part of the BIG3.

The 17-year NBA veteran, who was recently named a development coach for the Los Angeles Lakers' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, told TMZ Sports he's joining Ice Cube's three-on-three league.

World Peace is also under contract with the New Orleans Gators of the new Global Mixed Gender Basketball League, and said he plans to play for both leagues.

Among the players signed on for the BIG3's second season are 2017 MVP Rashard Lewis, Kenyon Martin, Al Harrington, Brian Scalabrine, and Stephen Jackson.