Why do NBA players give each other high five's after free throws?
547061
Because its customary...if he misses its like saying "get the next one you can do it" and  if he gets it in the its like saying "good job"
1092435
It means that player has potential to get better as they make the transition from one stage to the next.  For example, a guy like Rodney Carney has loads of potential because he has room to improve on his jump shot, defense and his free throw shooting.  In college he got by on pure athletic ability and just being better than the competion.  In the NBA he won't be the best anymore and has to work at his game to reach his full potential so he can be as good in the league as he was in college...
1048233
most of the players know english and all the refs are tested in the command of the english language as well ... i know im a ref\nalso the typical hand signals and body language you see all the time\na finger held up to the mouth means be quiet a touch on the face for a foul against a player means im sorry or a handshake as well waving away of the hands and quickly backing away means get away from me\nsimple things like that
1044098
The ref was correct, in my opinion.\n\nHere are some of the pertentent free throw rules for the NBA (I know, not college or high school, but I believe that they are similar):\n\na. After the ball is placed at the disposal of a free throw shooter, his attempt shall be within 10 seconds in such a way that the ball enters the basket or touches the ring before it is touched by a player. The shooter shall be within that part of the free throw circle behind the free throw line. \n\nc. A player who occupies a free throw lane space shall not touch the floor on or across the free throw lane line, nor shall any player 'back out' more than 3' from the free throw lane line. A player who does not occupy a free throw lane space must remain behind the three-point line. This restriction applies until the ball leaves the free thrower's hands. \n\nThese two rules might be slightly different for college or high school ball, but I am not sure.\n\nNow, here is the ruling on penalties levied:\n\n(6) If there is a free throw violation by each team, on a free throw which is to remain in play, the ball becomes dead, no point can be scored and play shall be resumed by a jump ball between any two opponents at the center circle. \n\nThese are NBA rules, but I believe that, though the mechanics might be a little different (jump ball, for example), the generalities are still the same for college and high school.\n\nThe shooter and the defender both violated rules, and there is no precendent for one rule or the other, and so the ball becomes dead, perhaps, in this case, being awarded to the other team?
382581
however annoying it may be, it is legal to do that\njust like the above person said, it's yelled so your teammates will be prepared to receive it.\nIt's just the same as when someone calls "SHORT" or "FLOAT" or if during a rally "FREEBALL"\nthey aren't, however, allowed to say crap to the opposing team.\nlol i remember : ball was going out one time but our whole team started yelling it's good and the other team shanked it. XD \nirksome? yes, but legal
612030
The NBA is a business, so the officiating is most likely favoring the stars to get more stats or remain in the game by not calling fouls on them.  I mean, Shaq has gotten away with offensive fouls for over a decade and Jordan got away with traveling and palming during his days.  From what I hear, it's the NBA with Vegas oddsmakers that some conspiracy theorists think fix the games.
484048
The NBA has always given the benefit of the doubt to the star players regardless of what team they play for Watch Tim Duncan sometimes if he misses its a foul hell if he shoves someone out of his way and drives to the basket while leaning into another player its a three point opportunity.
1059772
"Just remember that the best player is not the most skilled but one who makes the rest of the team better."\n\n\n\nSo basically teach the other players, trust them and let them make the plays. For example Steve Nash is the MVP but I think everyone will agree with me when I say that he is not the most skilled player in the NBA, I have yet to see him dunk, but hes the MVP mainly because he has the most ASSISTS with a high percentage from the field and puts up high numbers every game (not as high as Kobe, Lebron or Iverson). So basically teach the other players to make them better (and you may learn something as well), trust them and let them make the plays.\n\n\n\nIf you notice the Lakers are trying to make Kobe follow that quote. I think that most people see him as a ball hog and his coach is trying to change that. They made him sit out during one of the playoff games and it was to make him trust his team, let them make the plays and let Kobe see that his team is better than he thinks (he didn't sit out the entire game but he didn't get descent play time). They can't make him help the other players though, that's up to him. All you have to do is make the other players around you better that's when you become a better team and a better player yourself.
445148
i think it has to do with what happens when there is some contact.  a player trips over another players leg, then proceeds to roll around on the ground screaming like he just got shot.  then he gets carried off on a stretcher only to return to the game 2 minutes later.  bunch of sissy drama queens if you ask me.
793752
Have you ever noticed that too many egos and superstar players on the same team do not go all the way?\n\nEvery team needs role players. What you are doing is of equal importance as scoring. Offense sells tickets-defense wins championships.\n\nLook how many rings Dennis Rodman has from 2 different teams.\n\nIf you research the stats the highest rebounding teams usually win it all. The Pistons have won in recent years do to their defense. \n\nYou are an equal contributor to your team. Defense doesn't make as many headlines-that I agree on-but just like the lineman in football they are equally important as quarterbacks and running backs though they are not read about in the newspapers.\n\nKeep your head up high!
1127767
It's called White Hot Heat or something.  Sports teams in the NBA & NHL (yes, that's actually still a sport) have done this for years.
588348
A maximum of 5 fouls are allowed per game for each player .The  person who makes the next (6th) foul is not allowed to play the remaining game. He is just a spectator then after.
409756
its like an expression ...wen u meet friends u tend to give a hi5..its like a clap in the air.. if u know wat i mean..cant explain to u properly though..try it out wid someone..
1064687
I think it is so that can communicate with each other i.e. the linesmen, this would save time from the ref running up to the linesmen to talk to them. And maybe aslo for telling them how much extra time.
425657
Say the point guard is dribbling the ball, and someone on the other team is guarding them. Another person on offense comes up and blocks him (called a pick) and the point guard will go around the person setting the pick. When he is past him, the one setting the pick will roll to the basket expecting a pass.
889196
its a strategy, but a better one is to fake up one time and let them jump and then u jump into them while shooting and it s aguarantee foul
557369
It is a foul shot.\n\nThe nine-ball is respotted and the other player is awarded ball in hand.