Lucky escape for Harlem Globetrotter as backboard collapses and shatters on top of him

Who knew basketball could be so dangerous?

By Ben Blake Tuesday 12 Nov 2013, 1:38 PM

Nov 12th 2013, 1:38 PM 3,136 Views 1 Comment

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTER WILLIAM ‘Bill’ Bullard was blessed to come away with a cut about the eyebrow after a slam dunk brought the backboard down on top of him.

During a recent exhibition game in Honduras, Bullard holds onto the rim after scoring before the structure comes crashing down — with the backboard glass shattering upon impact.

Luckily, he wasn’t seriously injured.

YouTube credit: Harlem Globetrotters

(h/t: Deadspin)

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