""That is my favorite part of the job, the way we get to interact with kids on a daily basis, and families get to see their kids smile and see their kids having fun and loving the game," Artis told The News during that interview. "I'm gonna stop shooting jump shots sooner than later, and most people do. So giving back to those kids that have dreams and aspirations is what a lot of us wake up to do.""
""For something to last 100 years, you have to really think about what are the bones of it, and the tradition itself, having been an event that's family-friendly, something that families look forward to," Artis, 32, said. "You'll have a dad that came with his dad, that came with his dad. So when you have that type of a pull and [can] connect with families, you don't have to reinvent the wheel all the time.""
"As Darnell "Speedy" Artis sat in the backroom at a Brooklyn basketball clinic he was running, a few wide-eyed children peered through the window. Between drills, more and more kids peeked through the glass, catching glimpses of Artis in his red, white and blue uniform as he spoke with the Daily News at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center across the street from Barclays Center. Such is life for a Harlem Globetrotter."
Darnell "Speedy" Artis runs youth clinics and emphasizes daily interaction with children and families, focusing on inspiring young players. The Harlem Globetrotters mark their 100th anniversary, tracing origins to Abe Saperstein in 1926 in Chicago. The centennial features a sprawling tour with stops at Barclays Center, Atlantic City, and Nassau Coliseum. The team maintains a family-friendly tradition that spans generations and emphasizes entertainment, skillful play, and community connection. Artis is 32, in his tenth year with the team, known for exceptional speed. The Globetrotters combine theatrical performances with outreach to sustain long-term cultural relevance.
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