As the NBA mulls expanding the league and adding a few more teams, one notable group has thrown their hat in the ring to be considered for a franchise. Not a billionaire or a group of rich people looking to create a team, but the Harlem Globetrotters.
On their social media accounts, the Globetrotters posted that they want to be considered for expansion.
“As an organization whose storied history is already tightly interwoven within that of the NBA, the Harlem Globetrotters are looking for a long overdue seat at the table.” The statement said. “Our players were instrumental in the integration of the league dating back to 1949. We stood proudly as our players were recruited by NBA teams.”
Our official statement on yesterday's letter to the @NBA #DearNBA #SpreadGame pic.twitter.com/pbc2fOchDi
— Harlem Globetrotters (@Globies) June 22, 2021
For those who may not know, the Globetrotters are an exhibition team that plays basketball all over the world and their style of play features a healthy amount of comedy and trick shots. Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain was a member of the Globetrotters in 1958 and 1959.
The NBA is interested in expansion, but it’s still early in the process. Seattle has been rumored for a new team along with Las Vegas. Who knows, maybe the Globetrotters can finally become a member of the league they have undoubtedly had an impact on.
