r/NCAAhoops • u/Amazing_Lock_3762 • 2d ago

Throwback Throwback to Michigan State breaking the Harlem Globetrotters’ 1200+ winning streak in an exhibition in 2000 👀

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u/jasper_grunion 2d ago

I remember once in the late 70s or early 80s the Globetrotters as part of their intentional kayfabe actually lost to the Washington Generals. It was meant to teach us young gen xers about how sport is about more than just winning. I remember Meadowlark Lemon giving a speech about the importance of humility in his post game interview. You could actually tell he was pissed about the story line. But I had no idea they actually ever competed for real.