{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Harlem Globetrotters perform at The Arena in Corbin on Jan. 23 &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"pGOxd3ptLb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/harlem-globetrotters-perform-arena-corbin-jan-23\/\">Harlem Globetrotters perform at The Arena in Corbin on Jan. 23<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/harlem-globetrotters-perform-arena-corbin-jan-23\/embed\/#?secret=pGOxd3ptLb\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Harlem Globetrotters perform at The Arena in Corbin on Jan. 23&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"pGOxd3ptLb\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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The 6\u20193\u201d Arkansas native is known as \u201cFlight Time\u201d because he was only 5\u201910\u201d when he made his first dunk in a game during his high school days in Brinkley, Ark. Lang said he has played multiple roles during his career with the Globetrotters, whether it is displaying his dunking abilities or as a master dribbler. \u201cI like to look at vintage videos of Globetrotters like Marques Haynes and Curly Neal, and I\u2019ve played with some great ball handlers that have also taught me a lot,\u201d Lang said. \u201cUsually we have specialists,\u201d Lang said. \u201cI\u2019ve been kind of a utility man.\u201d Lang said the season begins in late November when the 30 Globetrotters come together at the organization\u2019s home in Atlanta, Ga. to begin planning the shows in preparation for the first events on Christmas day. The 30 members are divided into three different squads with a few \u201cGlobetrotters in Training,\u201d added to fill out each squad. Lang said there are familiar staples that are always incorporated into the show such as the buck of confetti that is tossed at an audience member and \u201cstealing\u201d a woman\u2019s purse and getting her out onto the floor to dance. \u201cWe try to keep it current by incorporating different dances and different music,\u201d Lang said. \u201cWe want to keep it fresh, but we want to keep some thing so parents can remember when they came to see us as kids,\u201d Lang added. One thing that has changed is the opponent. In the past, the Globetrotters\u2019 opposition has been the Washington Generals. However, the Generals have been retired and the Globetrotters will instead face the World All-Stars team. \u201cThose guys are good basketball players,\u201d Lang said of the All-Stars adding that many Globetrotters have gotten their start playing for the opposition. In their 91-year history, Globetrotters have played all over the world and in arenas of all sizes from NBA home courts to high school gymnasiums. \u201cI like playing in the smaller arenas because the fans are closer and are able to be more hands-on,\u201d Lang said. \u201cPlus, when you come to those smaller places, the fans really enjoy you being there.\u201d Lang said his time with the Globetrotters has been amazing not only on the court, but off the court for all of the places he has been and people he has met. Lang said he has travelled to 90 different countries and all 50 states while on tour. During Lang\u2019s career, he said he has been to The White House twice to meet with President Barack Obama. \u201cThe last time, in 2011, I had the chance to shoot hoops with him,\u201d Lang said. Lang has also met with Pope Francis at The Vatican in Rome and helped His Holiness to spin a basketball on his finger. \u201cThat was probably the most nervous I have been in my 18 years with the Globetrotters,\u201d Lang said of the meeting with the Pope. As far as the best country, Lang said Australia was highly recommended by Globetrotter legends Sweet Lou Dunbar, Curly Neal and Gease Ausbie. \u201cThree years ago, I got to go to Australia and it was just incredible,\u201d Lang said. As to his favorite crowd to perform in front of, Lang said the fans from the Latin countries are amazing. \u201cThere is something about the fans that they really love the show,\u201d Lang said. Lang has another claim to fame as a member of the Globetrotters. During his career, he has appeared on numerous television game and competition shows including: \u201cThe Price is Right,\u201d \u201cAre You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?\u201d \u201cCupcake Wars,\u201d Hell\u2019s Kitchen,\u201d \u201cThe Bachelorette, and, along with teammate Nate \u201cBig Easy\u201d Lofton, ran \u201cThe Amazing Race\u201d three times. The team finished second in the 2010 race. Lang said one of the things that he really enjoys about being part of the Globetrotters is having the opportunity to meet and be around the Globetrotter legends he remembers as a child. There have been more than 600 players suit up for the team in their history. Sweet Lou Dunbar, who played for the Globetrotters in the 70s, served as the teams coach and is currently with the organization as director of player personnel. Gease Ausbie, who played for the team between 1961 and 1985, will have his number retired during the current tour. \u201cThe Globetrotters are a proud alumni organization,\u201d Lang said. \u201cMany of the guys that we remember as kids are still around and have been able to give us knowledge.\u201d Lang said when he first joined the team, he thought if he played for three to five years, he would be happy. \u201cBefore I knew it, I had been a Globetrotter for 10 years,\u201d Lang said. \u201cIf I could do it for 20 years, that would be great.\u201d Lang said even after his playing days are over, he hopes to continue with the team in some capacity. \u201cI would love to be an assistant coach,\u201d Lang said. \u201cIf not with the Globetrotters, I want to be coaching somewhere.\u201d Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tickets prices at $13.50 to $40 and are available at The Arena box office or online at ticketmaster.com."}