It’s often been a part of Denzel Valentine’s ball-handling warm-up routine before games.
Cross-over, cross-over, and just when it looks like he’s going to attack the paint, a quick hesitation dribble to keep the imaginary defender off balance.
Basketball patience.
He’s mimicking the same routine with the Thursday NBA trade deadline approaching.
Say the right thing, don’t express the obvious displeasure he has in his current situation with the Bulls, keep trade rumors balanced between a grain of salt and hope.
All the while maintaining patience.
“No not really,’’ Valentine said, when asked if his anxiety about a deal was growing.