Former Harlem Globetrotter Herbert "Flight Time" Lang, a native of Brinkley, has several new projects that have been in the works the past year or so, including giving a TEDxWilmington talk which aired on April 30. In his talk, Herb discusses his philosophy on life and the impact of kindness on society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. He’s currently working with a Hollywood production company to develop one of his many television show concepts, as wellas improving his skills as an actor, producer, and being a good human. He recently finished filming for the movie “Sweetwater” which is the story of Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the first African American to land an NBA contract. Herb portrays former Harlem Globetrotter Louis “Babe” Pressley. He is pictured with cast-mate and former
Catching up with Herb “Flight Time” Lang latest adventures: movie, TedX Talk, Youth Clinic Reprinted with permission from the Monroe County Herald, Brinkley, AR. Written by Emily Johnson
Globetrotter teammate Kevin “Special K” Daley who plays Reece “Goose” Tatum. Also starring in the movie are Richard Dreyfuss, Cary Elwes, and Eric Roberts. Herb is a 1994 graduate of Brinkley and graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana in 1998. While there, he led the Trans-America Athletic Conference in scoring and won the National Association of Basketball Coaches Slam Dunk Contest. The Globetrotters invited him to their training camp in 1999, and he spent 18 years as a player and coach with the team. He traveled to nearly 100 countries and interacted with various influential dignitaries during that time. He also participated in numerous TV shows and contests, including three seasons of The Amazing Race and Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? He wrote about his unique journey in his book “Projects, Popes and Presidents.” Herb, a lifelong Razorback fan who still cheers on U of A sports teams, now lives in Ruskin, Florida with his wife Elena. He speaks about concepts from his books as an on-air correspondent and inspirational speaker. He also facilitates sports clinics for young people and is currently making plans for a second Youth Basketball Clinic in Brinkley. Co-sponsored by the Brinkley School Hall of Fame, the clinic will be open to students in Brinkley and the surrounding area. This Youth Clinic is being planned for later this year, but a date has not yet been determined. Any organizations or individuals interested in partnering with this event should contact Herb at datrotter4@gmail.com.
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