Was Chris Staples a Harlem Globetrotter?
Chris Staples has had a successful career as a pro dunker, Harlem Globetrotter and model. Now he’s delved into acting in the movie Slamma Jamma. He recently caught up with HoopsHype to talk about his role there, how to improve the NBA dunk contest and more.
What team did the Harlem Globetrotters lose to?
The Washington Generals are an American basketball team who play exhibition games against the Harlem Globetrotters.
How much does a Harlem Globetrotter make?
Harlem Globetrotters employees earn $73,000 annually on average, or $35 per hour, which is 10% higher than the national salary average of $66,000 per year.
How do you become a Globetrotter?
How to Become a Harlem Globetrotter
- Win a Slam Dunk Competition.
- Be a Division II Standout.
- Excel in Another Sport.
- Break World Records.
What is spread game tour for Harlem Globetrotters?
The Spread Game Tour is an experience like no other. Ball spinning that defies gravity, innovative dunks and new on-court characters guaranteed to energize the action and bring the laughs. Get ready for full-court fun for the whole family!
Who are the opponents of the Harlem Globetrotters?
History. This team, the Washington Generals (who also played under various other names), became the Globetrotters’ primary opponents. The Generals are effectively stooges for the Globetrotters, with the Globetrotters handily defeating them in thousands of games.
How did the Harlem Globe Trotters get their name?
By 1929, Saperstein was touring Illinois and Iowa with his basketball team called the “New York Harlem Globe Trotters.” Saperstein selected the name Harlem because it was then considered the center of Black American culture and the name Globetrotter to mythologize the team’s international venues.
When did the Harlem Globetrotters win the World Basketball Tournament?
The Globetrotters won the World Professional Basketball Tournament once, in 1940, beating the Chicago Bruins with a score of 31–29.