LeBron James And the NBA’s Best Pre-Game Show
This might be the only good contribution that Damon Jones has ever made to the League. Back when he was on the Cavs, he developed intricate handshakes with everyone during the pre-game, one of which included LeBron. One guy pretended to box while the other pretended to snap photos. With Jones off the roster, LBJ took that old routine and morphed it into what is now the Cavs’ pre-game “family portrait.”
But in general, the Cavs’ routine isn’t premeditated. A ton of the gestures and handshakes are spontaneous, which keeps it exciting and fresh for all parties involved. That’s how Delonte’s leap into Darnell Jackson’s arms started. Now it’s the part of the routine that everyone looks for.
“It’s not often you find teams in this league where guys can just sit around, talk amongst each other and be in on the same joke without really saying, ‘Hey, look at this,’ ” Ben Wallace said. “A guy can just start laughing, and everybody can know what you’re laughing at. That’s the makings of a great team. We can read each other on and off the court.”
If you haven’t already seen the routine, check out these videos, they’re both pretty funny…
Source: Plain Dealer
March 25th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Ian says:
love the cavs intro the bowling one sucks and its retarded like everything shaq does and says
March 25th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
jeremy says:
the cavs are so gay
March 25th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
DurrtyInjun says:
I actually thought it was pretty funny at first. And the first time I saw Delonte jump into Jackson’s arm was hilarious. But that also should have been the end of the act cause you ain’t going to make it much funnier. And to keep jumping into dude’s arms?!?!…..That really is kinda homo.
March 25th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
DurrtyInjun says:
And to comment on Shaq, just like the half time Tweets, I think he was just trying to parody the whole thing with the bowling nonsense.
March 25th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
E$ says:
Ok, this is old news now….
March 25th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
LakeShow84 says:
Delonte West is a fool
March 25th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
it would be funny if Donte went to jump in that dudes arms and the guy missed causing Donte to get injured>>> Not saying I want him to get injured, but I think LBJ is a clown… This is the reason why he will never be like MJ>>>
March 25th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
GoEasy says:
I love how Wally Szczerbiak stands behind them the whole time watching, like that kid on the playground who’s never invited to play tag.
March 25th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Rafa23 says:
this shit is spontaneous? LMAO
that is scripted all along, nothing special there.
lebron once again wants the spotlight
March 25th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
dagwaller says:
This is great. I love the camaraderie – great in an age where people are cynical about the business side of sports.
BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN ABOUT 2010?!?!?!?!??!
Kidding…
March 25th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
dagwaller says:
PS Delonte rules
March 25th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Ashlov says:
He’ll be taking photos of Dwyane Wade and his other Heat teammates in 2010.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
bola says:
@Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09)
who cares if he’s (LBJ) a clown and will never be MJ,nobody would ever match his Airness anyway, not even your KB24 granted that he is not also a goofball. unless he wins three straight rings TWICE as the BEST player of the team and not just riding Shaq’s coattails on his prime.. but then again, NOT!
Have some sense of humor, guys.. I think the LAKER FANS are just hating ‘coz the CAVS are a real threat this season..
Just ENJOY the show..
March 25th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Mark says:
Dime censorship?
Homies over hos! (c) Boondocks
March 26th, 2009 at 12:05 am
sevetra says:
does lebronze do anything original he bites alot of stuff
March 26th, 2009 at 12:45 am
rlf says:
lebron really does get away with everything…omg, years and years of all of you media guys kissing his behind for every little STUPID thing he pulls off.
it doesn’t matter the sport, once you get a pet you go with it, for eternity, he is like god to you.
remember that SI article about how the writer was ashamed of all the media kissing lebron’s behind? so true
March 26th, 2009 at 3:59 am
LA says:
i hope they do this routine before Game 7 of Eastern Conference Finals…
then promptly get 30 pieced by the celtics on their home floor.
please god where is tha karma?
March 26th, 2009 at 8:46 am
mosduff says:
I bet Delonte regrets this picture of him looking all fruity…
Too bad…. when he was a Celtic he was one of my favorite players.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:11 am
E$ says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n8Y5W_jW-I