Video: Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin throw strange, joint first pitch
Throwing out the first pitch is normally a pretty dry ceremony, with perhaps a laugh to be had at a wild throw or goofy windup. But while touring China

Throwing out the first pitch is normally a pretty dry ceremony, with perhaps a laugh to be had at a wild throw or goofy windup. But while touring China recently promoting Jordan Brand, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Blake Griffin took part in this especially strange, three-man pitch -- complete with impromptu, pre-pitch posing and Anthony's supremely satisfied expression after throwing one down the middle. Weirdness abounds.
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Rob Mahoney is an NBA writer dedicated to the minutiae of the game of basketball, its overarching themes and everything in between. He joined the Sports Illustrated staff in 2012.