High-fiving the opponent between his free throws is a well–established trick to break concentration.
LeBron James turned the tables in the Cavaliers’ win over the Raptors last night.
Toronto guard Fred VanVleet brushed hands with LeBron between a pair of late LeBron free throws. Unfazed, LeBron turned around and got a crisp high-five from VanVleet:
LeBron made both free throws.
No matter how much better the Raptors have been than Cleveland this season, LeBron wants the mental edge. He led the Cavs to playoff-series wins over Toronto the last two years, and this only increases perception he’s in complete control when these teams meet.