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After each and every play, players high five one another. It's a sign of appreciation and a way to further motivate themselves. It's a subtle yet intricate part of sports. A high five seems to be second nature to NBA players like dribbling the ball, passing, and shooting.
In a game, players exchange over hundreds or even thousands of high fives. There are few occasions, however, when high fives are left hanging. Like a missed shot or a turnover, a missed high five evokes a similar feeling.
Golden State Warriors rookie Jordan Bell, in Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs, was left hanging by Andre Iguodala. With no one in sight to save him, he just high fived himself.
Below is the video as posted by Rob Perez:
https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/986102099590238209
This is just one of the many instances where a player saved himself from a failed high five. Bell is among the many victims. So he shouldn't fret about it too much.
Missing a high five pales in comparison to playing for the Golden State Warriors. And not only does he suit up night after night, he has got the appreciation by none other than his superstar teammates.
In an article Howard Beck for Bleacher Report, Stephen Curry spoke of Bell:
“He has confidence in himself,” Curry says. “He has an opportunity to help a championship team win another championship, and do it his way. … You got to be yourself at the end of the day. That's what you like about him the most.”
