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Famous basketball exhibition team the Harlem Globetrotters, began sharing Calvin's videos and eventually met the tike in person.

In a March 21 video posted to Twitter, Calvin’s stunned his dad by landing a near-impossible shot at a park where they live.

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PHOTO: Calvin Shannon, 4, and his YouTube compilations showing his basketball skills are a must-see.
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When he's not playing basketball, Calvin loves watching Michael Jordan documentaries and the movie, \"Space Jam,\" his dad said.

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