TORONTO: Raptors coach Dwane Casey loves to clap – particularly in the face of opponents.
Casey has made a habit of shouting and clapping in Cavaliers’ players faces when they’re taking 3-point shots near the Raptors’ bench.
Casey has done it to at least Kyrie Irving, J.R. Smith and Kevin Love in the Eastern Conference finals. It’s a tactic he learned from hall of fame coach Jerry Sloan.
“As long as I stay on the sideline, it’s legal,” Casey said. “I’ve done that my entire career and I’ve seen a lot of coaches do that. It’s a natural reaction, being passionate and enthusiastic on the sideline.