Sunday
It wasn’t long ago that the Harlem Globetrotters last trotted through town, but when they return at 2 p.m. Sunday, they’re bringing something new: “the first-ever 4-point shot.”
With basketball’s crown princes slated to play against the Washington Generals at the Oklahoma City Arena, 100 W. Reno, the 4-point shot is made from 35 feet from the basket (see diagram). If you want to appear smart, tell your kids that’s 12 feet more than the NBA’s official 3-point line.
For further “wow, Dad!” effect, marvel your children with these handy nuggets of Globetrotters trivia:
—“When they starred in the 1981 telefilm ‘The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island,’ they didn’t really go there. Because Gilligan is a fictional character, see. He’s not real.”
—“They hear ‘Sweet Georgia Brown’ in their sleep, y’know.”
—“White men can’t jump, that’s why.” Tickets start at $19. For more information, call 800-745-3000 or visit theokcarena.com. —Rod Lott
This article appears in Jan 12-18, 2011.