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🧿 Craziest NBA Player Superstitions

Michael Jordan

Wore his UNC shorts under his Bulls shorts for every game of his career. That's why Bulls shorts were longer than everyone else's — to hide the UNC shorts underneath.

LeBron James

Throws chalk in the air before every game. Started in Cleveland. Continued in Miami, back in Cleveland, and in LA. The chalk toss is now iconic.

Jason Terry

Slept in the opposing team's shorts the night before every game. Had a collection of 29 pairs. Won a championship doing it.

Karl Malone

Talked to the basketball before every free throw. Literally had a conversation with the ball. Shot 74% from the line, so maybe the ball was listening.

Ray Allen

Ate the exact same meal before every game: chicken and rice at exactly 11:30 AM. Napped at exactly 3:30 PM. The most disciplined routine in NBA history.

Chuck Person

Ate two candy bars before every game. Specifically Snickers. Scored 18,000+ career points. Snickers really does satisfy.