Silly NBA Player rituals/routines

[lindbergh]

The NBA is a place where amazing things happen. And also silly things. Take for instance the free throw shooting rituals of some greats. Karl Malone would whisper a few secret words before making a shot. Jason Kidd would blow kisses before he shoots and Jeff Hornacek rubs his freakin cheek! What other silly NBA routines have you observed?
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Interestingly, there is always a meaning behind those actions or "rituals". I;m not sure about the others, but for Jason Kidd, blowing a kiss before a free throw is his way of greeting his wife and kids on TV.

I'm really interested to know the reason behind that cheek-rubbing thing by Hornacek. XD

 

[RedHot]

This one look silly for me.