Known as the court jesters of basketball, the Harlem Globetrotters are back for a fifth time in Manila.
They visited Manila to do their dribbles and tricks in 1953, 1964, 1982, and 2009 and they are coming back on Nov. 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Globetrotters have never been known to play serious basketball, but their court antics surely attract a big crowd whenever they’re around.
“It’s been too long, way too long (since they were in Manila). One thing that we know is that Asia has some of the most passionate fans in the whole world, bar none. And we’re very excited to give back and connect with the fans, “said Alex “Moose” Weekes during a press conference about the Harlem Globetrotters World Tour at the Novotel in Cubao, Quezon City.
The tour’s next stops will be in Malaysia on Nov. 14, Jakarta on Nov. 16 and 17, and Singapore on Nov. 23 and 24.
The 6’8” Weekes, known most for his huge personality and wild antics on the court, was joined in the presscon by with Rock “Wham” Middleton.
Middleton was a seven-time Guinness Book of World Record-holder before he became the team’s top rookie when he joined in 2018.
Organizer Tim Ho, managing director of TEG Asia introduced the duo to members of the media. TEG Asia is a leading global live entertainment, ticketing, and technology business that operates worldwide out of seven countries.
The passion of Filipino fans for the game of basketball has been noted by the Globetrotters duo and they promised to give them a great show.
The Globe Trotters are known as the originators of basketball style, with their dynamic athleticism, unique skills, and historical influence on the game of basketball.
Hammer Harrison, the oldest member of the squad since 2009 2009, might be back, according to Weekes, and he might still be around this year.
The 38-year-old Harrison is known to have attempted some long trick shots and is a proud owner of the Guinness World record for the longest underhand basketball shot–an astounding 85 feet 4.25 inches.
