The sleep gesture. Hands together, head tilted, eyes closed. Curry does it after hitting a dagger three. It means "game over, go to sleep." The most feared celebration in the NBA. When you see it, you know it's done.
Before every game, LeBron throws chalk powder into the air. Started in Cleveland. Continued everywhere. It's not technically a celebration — it's a ritual. But it's the most iconic pre-game moment in NBA history.
After a big play, Wade would point at the floor and scream "THIS IS MY HOUSE!" In Miami, it was literally his house. 3 championships. The most territorial celebration in basketball.
After hitting a clutch shot, Cassell would grab imaginary... well, you know. He got fined $25,000 for it. Worth every penny. The most inappropriate and most beloved celebration in NBA history.
Block a shot. Wag your finger. "No, no, no. Not in my house." The NBA actually banned the finger wag (taunting). Mutombo kept doing it anyway. Some celebrations are bigger than rules.