The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Springfield on Jan. 4 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $64 to $129 at massmutualcenter.com. The tour started on Dec. 26 in Boston. The Globetrotters are known for their basketball skills and fun with fans. Too Tall Winston, a player, answered questions. There are 4 new players this year. Fans can meet players before the game with Magic Pass. The Washington Generals always play against the Globetrotters and last won in 1971. The Globetrotters practice every day and work out together. Fans have favorite players like Torch George and Bulldog Mack. Music during the show inspires the players. Too Tall Winston has set world records for basketball skills. He started playing basketball at age three and was Player of the Year in high school. He played in college too.
Vocabulary List:
- Globetrotters /ˈɡloʊbˌtrɔːtərz/ (noun): A team of basketball players known for their entertaining form of the sport.
- Skills /skɪlz/ (noun): The ability to do something well usually as a result of practice.
- Generals /ˈdʒɛnərəlz/ (noun): A team that traditionally competes against the Harlem Globetrotters.
- Practice /ˈpræktɪs/ (verb): To perform an activity repeatedly to improve skill.
- Inspires /ɪnˈspaɪərz/ (verb): To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something especially to do something creative.
- Meet /miːt/ (verb): To come into the presence or company of someone.
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