No, this is not something from the leftover bin of last April Fool’s Day. You read it right. The Harlem Globetrotters was to become an NBA franchise.
The Harlem Globetrotters say they’re ready to be an NBA franchise (at this exact moment), and have sent a letter to the NBA regarding a potential expansion. pic.twitter.com/qPv06vRkf1
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) June 22, 2021
The world renown acrobatic basketball team got its start on the southside of Chicago in 1926. For nearly a century, the Globetrotters have entertained audiences in over 100 countries.