Harlem Globetrotter

After watching a few clips of the Harlem Globetrotters a few things stood out to me that contributed to the Black aesthetic.  Like we read, many stylistic elements of basketball are attributed to the black players of the sport.  The dress, for one thing, contributes to the black aesthetic with the relatively baggy shorts (compared to the short shorts players used to wear).  The style and flow of the movements is also distinct with the Globetrotters.  The whole performance is based on showcasing each other and everyone's abilities.  One clip showed 4 individual players and their signature moves like the flip shot, the kick shot, and the 12-foot slam dunk.  Whenever a flashy move is performed, they are supported by the other players with a pass and let that player showcase his individual skill.  Players also utilize every movement their body can make and use this to develop more tricks with the ball, like the special shots or dribbling between the knees or spinning the ball on their fingers.  They incorporate each others' potential for movement and use it to its full advantage to great something unique and yet represent their cohesiveness and unity.  We see something similar with the movements in hip hop dance and this also contributes to the black aesthetic.