http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/showbiz/north-korea-kim-rodman/index.html Photos of the event, published online by Vice magazine, show Rodman and Kim Jong Un sitting at court side, surrounded by an arena filled with dark-uniformed fans.
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"To see everyone letting their hair down and getting into the match made it all the more worthwhile," ...."
The game involved a combination of three stars of the Harlem Globetrotters and members of North Korea's "Dream Team." The final score was a 110-110 tie.
When Kim joined the American group for supper, Vice correspondent Ryan Duffy invited the leader to visit the United States. "His invitation was met with laughter," according to a Vice statement.
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Dennis Rodman: Goodwill ambassador?
The weeklong trip by these "basketball diplomats" is not an official U.S. mission, but for a TV documentary production. The video will be shown in an installment of a monthly series produced by Vice for HBO.
In reverse order -- Remember when the Globetrotters were part of the propoganda against the Evil Empire (before it was even an empire)? In spite of segregation/Jim Crow the 'Trotters stood for America. (::wipes away tears of nostalgia::)
Rodman? He's been a bufoon since the day after he appeared on the scene. Will anybody really care what he thinks/feels/says?
A small, vindictive part of me would love to see Rodman and the rest of the entourage finding themselves on the No Fly List and unable to come back. Yes, it's petty, but it also warms what's left of the last cockle of what's left of my heart.
stay safe.
