Courtside entertainment for families

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - For years the Harlem Globetrotters have wowed audiences of all ages with their high energy basketball show. This weekend, they are making an appearance in West Michigan, and Buckets Blakes, an eleven year veteran of the Globetrotters stopped by eightWest to show off some of his moves.

Harlem Globetrotters
Sunday, January 27 at 2 p.m.
Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids
www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000

Show highlights:

• For the first time ever, fans will decide the rules for the game that could affect the final outcome. This could be anything from playing with two basketballs at once, to getting double the points for each basket made.
• Go online with your kids to www.harlemglobetrotters.com to vote for which ground-breaking rule you want to see implemented in the game.
• Before the game, take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your family where you get to actually spend time on the court with the Globetrotters, shooting, trying out ball tricks, getting autographs and photos. The unique 30-minute pre-show will create memories of a lifetime. All customers must have a game ticket and a Magic Pass for entry. Magic Pass sold separately.
• After the game, Globetrotter stars will remain on the court for autographs and photographs with fans.