Keynote Speaker
Crown Speakers
Melvin Adams knows how to achieve great things in difficult circumstances. Even though he
was only 5’8”, he became a two-time NCAA All-American basketball player, professional
basketball competitor, and member of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. As an underdog
who went on to become a professional basketball player Melvin asks audiences, “Imagine what
you can do?” Today, he encourages and entertains audiences and demonstrates to them how
they can achieve in life and business no matter the circumstances that they face.
Melvin grew up in poverty and with an abusive father in Houston, Texas. He was challenged
early on with extremely negative circumstances. However, he dreamed of playing professional
basketball. One coach told Melvin that he’d never play professional basketball because of his
height. Melvin chose not to let those words dictate his future. He chose not to let any
disadvantages stop him. He chose success. He out-trained his competitors and inspired his
college teammates to always aim for more as well.
Melvin’s tenacity on the court and his winning record earned him the opportunity to play for the
world-famous Harlem Globetrotters. Not only did he become the face of the Globetrotters in the
media, but he became Team Captain and was named “Mr. Globetrotter” numerous times.
Sunday, December 4, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM