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A chance encounter on a Seattle street proves that even some celebrities are not above being star struck. Musician Dave Matthews was walking in the Wallingford neighborhood when he spotted a member of the world famous basetball troupe, the Harlem Globetrotters. (Image courtesy The Harlem Globetrotters)

Rock star Dave Matthews meets hoops star on Seattle street

BY Tim Haeck  on February 12, 2013 @ 11:08 am (Updated: 11:37 am - 2/12/13 )

A chance encounter on a Seattle street proves that even some celebrities are not above being star struck.

Musician Dave Matthews was walking in the Wallingford neighborhood when he spotted a member of the world famous basetball troupe, the Harlem Globetrotters. Dizzy Grant was dressed in Globetroters warm up gear.

Matthews reportedly commented "is that really a Globetrotter?" To which Grant replied, Are you really Dave Matthews?" Yes and yes.

The two entertainers had a photo snapped, showing Matthews standing next to a smiling Grant, who is spinning a basketball on his finger.

According to the Harlem Globetrotters publicity director, Matthews told Grant about fond memories of watching the Harlem Globetrotters as a kid at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Grant was on his way to visit St. Benedict's School to give a talk on bullying.

The Globetrotters are playing four games in the Seattle area, starting this Friday.

Tim Haeck, KIRO Radio Reporter
Tim Haeck is a news reporter with KIRO Radio. While Tim is one of our go-to, no-nonsense reporters, he also has a sensationally dry sense of humor and it will surprise some to learn he is a weekend warrior.
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  • William Lawn wrote...
    Saw the Globe Trotters a number of times at Madison Square Garden
    February 12, 2013 1:29 pm
    Meadowlark Lemmon, against the Washington Generals.

    I heard Kersey tried to tie them up to a pickup bumper.

    They kicked his a$s.

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  • Stevebo wrote...
    I have very fond memories of The Globe Trotters.
    February 12, 2013 1:36 pm
    I'm really glad to see they're still around and doing things.
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  • Wild Bill wrote...
    DAVE MATTHEWS
    February 12, 2013 2:13 pm
    is walking around Wallingford? I thought he was out on Braindead Island with the bootiful peoples...cool picture....
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  • William Lawn wrote...
    The Washington Generals
    February 12, 2013 4:06 pm
    Had this near midget who could do reliable sets from nearly half court. All too funny.
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