LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- You won’t want to miss out on the high flying, rim rattling fun when the Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2017 World Tour to the Olympic Center in Lake Placid on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m.

The Harlem Globetrotters® are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 90 years. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience.

On the court Wednesday night, the Globetrotters’ will feature some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet. With a star-studded roster featuring Ant Atkinson, Bull Bullard, Thunder Law, Ace Jackson,  Moose, Firefly, Dizzy English, Flight Time and the first and only Puerto Rican-born player to ever play for the Harlem Globetrotters El Gato. The Globetrotters’ roster is sure to have fans on the edge of their seats with incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

Tickets are still available, starting at $19.50. To purchase ticketse on line go to harlemglobetrotters.com, tickets.com or stop by the Olympic Center box office, 2634 Main St., Lake Placid, or order by phone at 518-523-3330.  Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Media interested in covering and attending the event must be credentialed. Contact Jon Lundin, ORDA’s director of communications, E-mail: JLundin@orda.org, Tel: 518-523-1655 ext. 5313, for credentials.

Attached photos are courtesy of Harlem Globetrotters International

-- ORDA --

Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development.