But, I also think Duncan hitting people on the head is funny as well.
My all-time most-hated FT ritual: Karl Malone taking for- ing-ever on the FT line, mumbling whatever it was he was mumbling. I wish I had all the time back that I have spent over the years watching that er wind up to shoot a free throw. I could live another couple of years.
We could probably have a whole 'nother thread about crazy FT rituals.
I thought of another one...Timmy's ritual of hugging and kissing the ball before the game as he walks around the court. It used to always amaze me that the referees gave him the game ball to do that.
Quirks at the FT line is timeless in the NBA. It's part routine and part supers ion, I suppose. Steve Smith used to have a little ritual. Sean Elliott used to dribble three times.
Back in the day, Don Nelson (with the Celtics) would wipe his wrist bands across his face in exactly the same way per FT attempt.
Elgin Baylor would crouch, extend his arms out in front with the ball, and then slightly jerk his head to the right three or four times in succession in almost a Tourett's Syndrome fashion, and then shoot his FT.
steve nash licks his fingers constantly throughout the entire game and during free throws
gross
not really a LOL though
Horry bounces the ball exactly 5 times before a FT.
Shawn Livingston's head sort of bobbles when he shoots a FT and it's funny as .
I love Tim's deer-in-the-headlights look when he's called for a foul (someone already mentioned it); but sometimes, when he knows he got caught, he just puts his head down and grins.
None of the Spurs have annoying or funny rituals.
I think KG spraying powder before the tip all over the scorer's table is pretty funny.
Jermaine O'neal does the same thing. I think there's a 10 second rule, but don't think the refs will ever call it. Please shoot the ball.
I think the best are players reactions to calls. Some need alone so they go sit on the announcer's table. Some just smile and touch the referee because they need a hug. Some just go crazy. Some run their anger management drills by taking a deep breath and running up and down the court. Some look they are literally crying. Some like to give fans souvenirs, so they kick the ball into stands or get ejected so they can give the fans their jerseys. Some just scream. Some use friendly words to the refs. They are all great.
Tim patting shorter people on the head, he does it to his Wife too, lol
Manu fixing his hair ALL the time
How Tony says "aggressive" in every interview and calls Tim "Teemy"
now honestly, how the does ira newble get into that position????? did anyone see this game???? im a curious
Not just shorter people Timoha. When the Spurs won Game 7 last month, David Robinson came up behind Timmy and hugged him and Tim turned to see who it was and then patted, or lightly slapped the top of Big Dave's head.
MJ wannabe
yah, I saw that
(Timmy and David after the game)
Biting his tongue? Ouch...I would never bite my tongue while I'm playing basketball. You know how much that would hurt. And then getting hit the way he does..I don't think he bites his tongue.
I always get a kick out of how Tim Duncan looks after a foul's been called on him: he gets this expression of incredible disbelief on his face, as if you just told him he'd been suspended for 20 games for some minor bumping. You would think after 8 years in the league he would've gotten used to this whole foul-calling thing.
I dislike this part about Duncan. Granted, they call fouls on the player when the player didn't commit it but TD makes it seem like HE NEVER fouls. I don't like this part of his game...oh and the free throws.
The one thing that gets my wife & I laughing is when Bowen gets called for a foul and then he raises his hands and shrugs and asking why. He has that innocent yet I thugged you look. FUNNY! In that moment I cant avoid remembering Richard Pryer's funny looking face. Thats smirky Bowen,defending he's own foul calls.Defense all the way!
Manu's usage of certain words in interviews.
(made up interview
reporter: What is your opinion of this victory today in the playoffs?
Manu: It was huge. As long as we stay used and are agressive and play D, we'll be fine.
its funny after every foul or loose ball Duncan has to touch the ball or hold it b4 giving it to the refs seems like he wants the ball always....Also Van Exel almost out of the free throw line is classic
My favorite ritual is Tim hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy every couple of years or so.
... such a perfect fan deserve her prize ...
(Did I say that!?)
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