Celebrating National High-Five Day in the NBA
By Ryne Prinz
Ahh, the high-five. An illustrious act between two people and two hands that creates a connection like no other. A staple in the NBA, the high-five has become an art form. Players customize the salutation for different teammates, making the act personal.
We try to celebrate some of the best, the worst and the ugliest high-fives in the NBA.
Celebrity Daps
Kevin Love must have really performed well if he received a high-five from noted Knicks fan Spike Lee. As they say, when you sit court side, you become part of the game, which makes you liable to high-five players.
Missed Opportunities
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Although Russell Westbrook takes a fluffed high-five as a sign of disrespect, they’re never not funny. A player’s recovery from being denied recognition from their teammates is both impressive and hilarious, like when Kosta Koufos high-fived himself.
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Air-Five
Normally, after a player takes a free-throw, he’ll exchange high-fives with his teammates in the lane. Since James Harden was taking this technical free throws alone, he had to improvise.
Chris Bosh
Chris Bosh is majestic.