Kurauking’s Journal

IF you see trick shots, fancy dunks and outrageous antics on a basketball court, then the Harlem Globetrotters must be in town.

Or they will be when they play an exhibition against the Washington Generals on May 20 at the Malawati Stadium in Shah Alam.

Anthony “Buckets” Blakes, who is in his seventh year with the Globetrotters, promises the trade mark antics of the world-renowned team when they return to Malaysia for the first time since 1982.

“I expect we will get the same sort of reception as we do anywhere else in the world. We will provide the laughter and joy to those watching us and I assure you it will be a life-long memory because we’re the most accessible and memorable professional basketball team in the world,” said Blakes when met in Shah Alam yesterday.

It is not just fun and games for the Globetrotters, incepted in 1926 to provide the minority blacks with an opportunity to play basketball in the United States, as they will also undertake charity activities when they arrive.
“We hope to bring our ‘C.H.E.E.R. For Character’ programme to Malaysia as it helps with character development among the young. It stands for cooperation, healthy mind and body, effort, enthusiasm and responsibility,” said Blakes, 32.

“Through this programme we explain that basketball helps to develop life and leadership skills, time management and deal with rejection and anger management.”

Blakes, who was once team captain for the University of Wyoming in the NCAA Division, has had a busy schedule since arriving in Kuala Lumpur three days ago.

Besides visiting Myanmar refugees at KL Baptist Church in Jalan Alor, he also conducted a one-hour coaching clinic for national juniors at Maba Stadium.

“I conducted fundamental basketball drills during the clinic and explained how basketball opens doors to the world and gives them opportunities to play against other countries,” he said.

The Globetrotters’ visit to Malaysia is part of the Asian Tour which will also take them to Singapore and the Philippines.

Source :- NST

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I highly recommend that you attend this event, even if you’re not a basketball fan. If you haven’t heard of them I suggest that you shoot yourself in the head for existing.
Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that blends basketball with comedy. They are HILARIOUS and ENTERTAINING to watch and it will be worth your money!!!

Basketball: Harlem Globetrotters at Shah Alam

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