GIF Gallery: Overly Excited NBA Benchwarmers

They have to earn that paycheck somehow.

May 2, 2013

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With the 2013 NBA Playoffs underway, we've gotten our fair share of ridiculous dunks, blocks, and feats of raw athleticism. They not only get the fans out of their seats, but they also seem to make the 10th and 11th men off the bench catch the holy ghost in excitement. They have their go to practiced celebrations, their always popular "lets hug each other and make faces", and even threw in a couple opportunities to rush the court after a big shot. All-Stars aren't invited to this one, enjoy our GIF Gallery of Overly Excited NBA Benchwarmers.

20. Kings Rejoice

Team: Sacramento Kings

The Kings win the pennant! Wait no they didn't, it's basketball, and they won a regular season game against the Knicks. Jimmer we wanted so much more for you. #Thisisawinforthem

19. Raptor Cookin'

Team: Toronto Raptors

It's one thing to be a benchwarmer, it's another to be a benchwarmer for the Toronto Raptors. Quincy Acy deserves an award of some sort. Stern get him his own shoe!

18. Turiaf Smash!

Team: Miami Heat

Ronny needs some medical attention, this isn't a joke.

17. Giddy Golden State

Team: Golden State Warriors

Andris Biedrins makes this clip amazing. His contract however...

16. Knickerbockers Spazzin'

Team: New York Knicks

Teams should be required to keep an old vet precisely so they can mimic Kurt Thomas. Pretend he's the only guy in the room and this goes next level.

15. Pistons Last Shot

Team: Detroit Pistons

Genuine excitement turns to bitter sadness. Austin Daye's face is just too real to not laugh at. They keep missing shots like these and the fans will start throwing drinks at the home team.

14. DC Chillin'

Team: Washington Wizards

Wait the Wizards won on a game winner? Chris Singleton, that's the most energetic you've been all year.

13. Orlando's B-Team

Team: Orlando Magic

Quick, name anybody in this clip not named Hedo!

12. Oh, JaVale

Team: Denver Nuggets

No NBA list would be complete without a JaVale McGee appearance. He's not a benchwarmer but still, it's JaVale.

11. D-Rose Amped Up

Team: Chicago Bulls

Sadly this year D. Rose actually was a bench warmer, and a really hype one at that.

Synchronized Kicks

10. Synchronized Kicks

Team: Minnesota Timberwolves

Hey sometimes the real players even get it on the act with their bench warming brethren. That's team unity right there.

9. Catching the Spirit

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

He just found out they're getting new warmups! This won't be the last appearance for Sacre, though.

8. Tony Allen Freaking Out

Team: Memphis Grizzlies

Reactions to big plays are almost better when you can keep as straight a face as possible. The bench warmers are almost scared of Tony.

7. Robin Lopez Loses It

Team: Phoenix Suns

If you ever wondered what happened to Brooke's shagged-out twin brother, this is what he's doing. He's definitely the fun twin.

6. No Touching

Team: Golden State Warriors

Kent Bazemore will show you how to do this, son!

5. Sacre-d Dance

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

The only time Robert Sacre will make a Laker highlight.

4. Nate Gone Wild

Team: Chicago Bulls

It probably shouldn't be humanly possible for somebody to be this hype. Nate's balling right now for the Bulls so he's getting the nod despite the non-benchwarmer status.