NBA handshakes steal the show before the game even begins

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Sunday, June 4, 2017
Handshakes in the NBA range from elaborate to downright wild.
Handshakes in the NBA range from elaborate to downright wild.
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The NBA is known for its incredible plays on the court but recently the league's best superstars have become known for their elaborate pre-game handshakes.





The craze has even led to impersonations all over the web.





Although sometimes these routines don't work for everyone. Sorry Timmy.





And as Russell Westbrook has taught us, sometimes it just comes down to having the right moves to make any handshake look cool.







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