Friday, January 28, 2011

The best pregame intro I've ever seen

The introduction of the starting lineups during a basketball game have become a place for hoopers to get a bit creative. Whether it is a chest bump, a handshake, or a salute, it seems like every starter has some way to acknowledge one of the bench players once he makes it through that corridor of high-fives.

Today, thanks to the Hustle Belt and Matt Norlander, we bring you the most unique one I've ever seen.

Jay Shunnar is a junior on Toledo of Arab descent. When he is introduced (at the :40 mark), his handshake is ... an airport security patdown?



I'm sure that there are some folks that are going to think this is offensive and racist.

I think this is hilarious and awesome.

Clearly, the players involved do as well. I think it is great that they can embrace their differences as people and laugh off what is obviously an unfunny situation. The world would be a much better place if more of us were able to do this.

It will be interesting to see what comes of this. If we have any readers out there from Toledo, please email me any specifics I'm missing.