Leon Rose and Stephon Marbury Meet Again at The Margate Wellball Classic this 4th of July
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The first annual Margate Wellball Classic will bring a major basketball storyline to the Jersey Shore this Fourth of July, as Leon Rose and Stephon Marbury are set to meet once again at The Well.
For Wellball, the matchup is bigger than one game. It brings together two figures with deep ties to New York basketball, both of whom have played a meaningful role in helping push the rise of the sport.
Rose, now carrying championship-caliber momentum after the Knicks’ recent championship run, has been part of Wellball’s story from the early stages, supporting the vision and helping bring the game into bigger basketball circles. Across from him is Marbury, a two-time NBA All-Star, three-time CBA champion, global basketball icon, and one of Wellball’s most outspoken supporters, helping bring new attention, energy, and credibility to the sport as it continues reaching new heights.
The two last met in Wellball competition at the Knicks Wellball Tournament in April 2025, where Leon Rose, Brian Magid, and Kenny Soffer took down Stephon Marbury, Tim Thomas, and John Wallace in a 30-minute exhibition game.
At first glance, the matchup had every reason to lean toward Team Starbury. It was Stephon Marbury’s first time competing in Wellball, but everyone knew one thing was almost guaranteed: Steph was going to shoot it well. And he did, finishing at 63% from the field, matched by Tim Thomas, who also shot 63%. John Wallace added 49% for Team Starbury.
But Wellball has a way of rewarding more than pure shooting. It rewards timing, chemistry, strategy, pressure, and knowing how to win at The Well.
That day, Leon Rose and company showed exactly that. Brian Magid led the way with a dominant 79% from the field, while Rose shot 58% and Kenny Soffer added 53%. Together, they pulled off the upset and handed Team Starbury a loss in their first Wellball meeting.
Now, the story continues in Margate.
This Fourth of July, the first annual Margate Wellball Classic will feature an 8-team tournament, a championship on the line, and another chapter in one of Wellball’s most intriguing early rivalries. With final rosters for the Fourth still to be announced, all eyes will be on who steps onto The Well, who rises under pressure, and whether Stephon Marbury is ready to flip the narrative.
Learn more about the first annual Margate Wellball Classic and follow the road to the Fourth at https://playwellball.com/margate-classic.
