The Harlem Rockets Comedy Basketball Team is Coming to Melrose on November 18!

The Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School PTO will be hosting some very special guests on Saturday, November 18 at the middle school gym in Melrose starting at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) The Harlem Rockets, a talented group of basketball entertainers who combine incredible show-time basketball skills and family-friendly comedy will face the Melrose Underrated All-Stars in a game benefiting the middle school’s PTO. The funds will be used to help buy much-needed Chromebooks for the school.

Having played more than 2,500 games in 16 years without a single defeat, the Harlem Rockets offer something for everyone to enjoy. Sports enthusiasts will be intrigued by the athleticism and size of the Rockets.

Basketball aficionados will be dazzled by the ball-handling wizardry of Clarence “Mugsy” Leggett. Mugsy is one of the world’s extraordinary dribblers and a former Harlem Globetrotter. And yes, two 7-footers will be in the building, including Curtis “Tiny” Johnson standing at 7’5” and “Super Mario” standing at 7’3.”

And since this is comedy basketball, the Harlem Rockets present to you the All-Time Funny Man and one of show basketball’s greats: James “Speedy “Williams, who was featured in the movie Above the Rim starring Tupac Shakur and Duane Martin. Speedy was also one of the original Nike free-style ballers in a Nike Commercial. And, Speedy performed live at the MTV Music Awards while Jay Z did his thing. Better known as the “Crowned Prince of Laughs.”

The Harlem Rockets incorporate the audience, especially children, into the show and are always available to meet the fans and give autographs at halftime and after the game.

In this special event to raise money for Chromebooks for the middle school, the Melrose Underrated All-Stars have graciously agreed to face the Harlem Rockets. Players on the Melrose Underrated All-Stars include Mayor Rob “Dunk Master” Dolan, Paul “the Stall” Brodeur, and several students and teachers, including Hoover teacher Joanne “Kwik Stuff” Kimball-Sherman and middle school teacher Adam “Speed Reader” Azia.

Tickets for what promises to be a fun-filled evening for the community are available online at http://goo.gl/nkFrWQ. You can also buy them in person the day of the event at Parent University (8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.) or at the door. Seating is limited so online is best! Questions? Contact the MVMMS PTO via email.