Harlem Globetrotters basketball is synonymous with entertainment and unbelievable talent.

Combining athleticism, theatre and out-of-this-world skill in their game-plan, the exhibition specialists have amazed fans for over nine decades.

With the Globetrotters coming to Australia during April (tickets here), we take a look at what an NRL Globetrotters starting-five might look like.

Kalyn Ponga

There isn't much the 20-year-old can't do.

Ponga took the NRL by storm in 2018 and was one of the league's top stars, finishing second by two votes in the Dally M Medal count.

The Newcastle star finished with six tries and 11 try assists, as well as finishing inside the top 10 for tackle breaks (140) and linebreak assists (13).

Ponga made his Origin debut in 2018 and didn't look out of place for even a split-second, and certainly set himself up for a long Maroons career.

His potential is off the charts, so he could probably even play another sport at a high level, too.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Tuivasa-Sheck was rewarded for a stellar 2018 campaign with the Dally M medal last year, after a brilliant campaign with the Warriors.

He finished fourth in total run metres (4,105) and third in kick return metres (1,366), as well as amassing 112 tackle breaks, 13 line breaks and eight try assists.

When he's up and running, Tuivasa-Sheck is one of the most damaging players in the game, and with moves like this, we're sure that could translate to the basketball court!

Latrell Mitchell

Another young talent, Latrell Mitchell has the highlight factor that is synonymous with the Globetrotters.

The 21-year-old has impressed since making his debut for the Roosters back in 2016, and has season try totals of 14, 15 and 17 over his first three years in the competition.

He led the league with 248 points last season, and was fourth in tackle breaks with 118.

The superstar can find any space he needs on the field, which could even help him on the court too!

Edrick Lee

This one is somewhat of a left-field selection, although at the same time, it was our first name on the team sheet.

Lee has some basketball background in him, and was a member of the Brisbane Bullets' Academy growing up.

The Knight is also the cousin of San Antonio guard Patty Mills, so you know he's got some talent in him.

He'd be the one setting the plays, running the offense, and leading the way in this team.

Benji Marshall

This one seems a no-brainer, as Marshall has both the veteran presence and flashy ability to walk into this (hypothetical) side.

Marshall would have the court vision of Steve Nash and the passing wheelhouse of Jason Williams, and would probably even try too many behind the back dishes.

He's be the cool head under pressure, and is more than deserving of our final spot.

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  3. He will be a superstar but from fullback. He is not natural 5/8 material. Do they want to throw half a season headstart away before they move him back to where he belongs. Newcastle will have him back playing fullback before the fourth round.🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱😵

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