Globetrotters Introduce First-Ever 4-Point Shot!

The Harlem Globetrotters, who have contributed more innovations to the game of basketball than any other team in history, have implemented the first-ever 4-point shot as part of all of its games on the team’s 2011 “4 Times the Fun” North American tour, the team’s record 85th season of touring.

This game-changing innovation will be on display when the Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals at Van Andel Arena on January 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets, starting at $18.50, are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com, the Van Andel Arena box office, Ticketmaster ticket centers, or by phone at 800.745.3000. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

“The Globetrotters have been at the forefront of basketball’s evolution throughout the sport’s history,” said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “From the alley-oop to the slam dunk to the behind-the-back pass, the Globetrotters have long brought innovations to basketball that are now staples of the game, and we’re confident the 4-point shot will change the game of basketball going forward.”

The 4-point option is expected to further open up the playing floor for the Globetrotters as well as their opponents, the Generals, and is expected to generate even more high-scoring action and competitive play. Want to know where the 4-point spots are? Well, you'll just have to come on in to see! Get your tickets today!

Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 120 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans—among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents—over more than eight thrilling decades.