It’s customary for players to do the free-throw line dap with their teammates. It’s respectful and encouraging, even if the shot doesn’t go through. But it can also be a psychological game if you’re not paying close attention. Twitter user @_MarcusD2_ noticed a trend of the Bulls’ Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo trying to mess with their opponents by trying to get daps from them.
Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo keep trying to get free-throw low fives from opponents
Here’s Rondo getting in the Grizzlies’ dap zone on March 15, and Marc Gasol not falling for it:
Here’s Rondo again, on March 30, being a bit more subtle against the Cavaliers:
And here’s Butler taking it a step further on March 6 against the Pistons — he waits six seconds for a dap and never gets it:
One of these days, someone’s going to fall for Rondo and Butler’s prank. Until then, let’s remember the time Adam Morrison successfully stole a high five at the free-throw line:
(via @_MarcusD2_ / r/nba)
