Boy Jumps For Joy After Harlem Globetrotter Teaches Him To Spin Basketball

A heartwarming video has emerged showing Harlem Globetrotter Thunder Law spinning a basketball on a young fan's finger, who didn't think he would be able to do it. Little boy’s reaction is absolutely priceless and teaches us that a little encouragement can really go a long way. Kid met his hero and the trick he learnt is pure magic!Show more

Harlem Globetrotters are a well-known exhibition basketball team that plays, but most importantly entertains, in front of crowds all over the world. Their games are packed with tricks you would normally see in an NBA All-Star courts. Another aspect of the game is when the players interact with the crowd. Before the game starts, audience members have the chance to go on the court and learn tricks, shoot hoops and greet the players. This little boy had the unique opportunity to learn a cool trick from a Harlem Globetrotter and he passed with flying colors.

This legendary exhibition squad has shown off their skills across the planet since the 1920s and they have over 400 live events a year. They represent nine decades of breaking down barriers, acts of goodwill and a commitment to fans that goes beyond the game. Amazing!

Spinning a basketball on your finger is hard, but not for this little boy who has the helping hand of a talented trotter to show him how to nail this trick. Footage shows the ecstatic boy spinning the basketball on his finger and going absolutely crazy about the new skill he mastered.

Watch as the little boy stands next to Thunder Law, member of the Harlem Globetrotters, who help balance a spinning basketball atop of this little boy’s finger. Footage shows as the ball balances on boy’s finger and rotates perfectly on it, so toddler’s face lights up with excitement and he becomes ecstatic!

“Told you you could do it, I told you you could do it, I told you!” says Thunder Law enthusiastically, jumping for joy together with the little boy. Watch as these two jump and laugh with excitement. Little boy’s dream came true and he is clearly over the moon about the trick he was able to pull off.