Coach | 6' 0"

Handles Franklin

14

Hometown | Harrisburg, PA

Lock Haven University (PA.)

Bio

A master of the trick shot and freestyling during his playing days, Chris “Handles” Franklin now leads the next generation of Globetrotters as a head coach and master showman. He spent 14 years as a Harlem Globetrotter and is entering his 4th year as a coach. The second all-time leading scorer and all-time assist leader at Lock Haven University (Pa.) University. Handles’ style and passion for elite basketball is a natural fit for the Globetrotters. He was a free-styling star in and around the game from 2000-2004, sharing the court and the commercial world with future NBA stars like Paul…
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Career Highlights and Awards

Guinness Book Of World Record holder for the Furthest Kneeling Shot Backwards 

Inducted into the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame

Fun Facts

Founder of the Chris Handles Franklin Foundation

Favorite Arena & City:
Hershey, PA (close to home) Madison Square Garden, and Crypto Center

Favorite Basketball Move: 
Cross over and slide dribble

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