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Micku
10-31-2020, 04:50 PM
1. Magic Johnson
People never call him by his real name. His name is Magic now. I think some ppl beleive his real name is Magic. That's how good it is.

2. Dr. J
It rolls off the tongue soo smoothly.

3. The Logo

It's badass. Jerry West is the logo. Pretty much that's it. He represents the NBA forever.

4. The Diesel

Of all the nicknames Shaq have, this I think is the best one. This and the big aristotle.

5. King James

I always thought this nickname is one of the GOATs. From the bible lol. And LeBron James play also back this up.

6. Pistol Pete

It's badass. It rolls off very well.

7. The Admiral

I always thought this was perfect for David Robinson. Great representation of his service from the navy. Simple but creative.

8. The Dream

Always loved Hakeem's nickname. And even has the "dream shake" move. It's great.

9. AI the Answer

It's great. It rolls of the tongue so well.

10. The Snake
Cuz KD is a snake.

Honorable mentions

Doc Rivers
I don't care what anyone says. It's a little cheating cuz he basically got this nickname from Dr. J. But I bet you ppl think Doc is his real name. Similar to Magic and Muggsy, nobody call him by his real name. He's Doc Rivers.
Muggsy Bogues- I think some ppl think this is his real name.
Black Mamba-Kobe
Michael Air Jordan or his Airness
The Truth-Paul Pierce
Slim Reaper- I don't know why KD hates this nickname. It's badass. But I like him being a snake better.
Chief Curry-Steph Curry
The Cheif-Robert Parish
Iceman-George Gervin
Blackhole-Kevin Mchale
Mailman-Karl Malone

I always change my mind with the nicknames. But the top 3 stays the same.
dirkdiggler41
10-31-2020, 04:58 PM
The mailman is great because he always delivers and plays in the post. To bad Scottie got him though.

Kirilenko is nicknamed "AK-47", in reference to both his initials, the jersey number he wore, and the AK-47 rifle. Coincidentally, Kirilenko was born in the city of Izhevsk, in the former Soviet Union (now in Russia), where the weapon was first manufactured.
L.Kizzle
10-31-2020, 05:06 PM
Some of these aren't nicknames. No one calls Jerry West the Logo. He is the actual Logo, but no one calls him that. He didn't even know he was the logo until years after his playing career was over.

Some I'd add:
Walt CLYDE Frazier
Clyde the GLIDE Drexler
Earl the PEARL Monroe
tpols
10-31-2020, 05:26 PM
Junkyard Dog - Jerome williams
Doranku
10-31-2020, 05:37 PM
Earl the Pearl
pandiani17
10-31-2020, 05:44 PM
The mailman is great because he always delivers and plays in the post. To bad Scottie got him though.

Kirilenko is nicknamed "AK-47", in reference to both his initials, the jersey number he wore, and the AK-47 rifle. Coincidentally, Kirilenko was born in the city of Izhevsk, in the former Soviet Union (now in Russia), where the weapon was first manufactured.

That's a good one. One of my favorite and funniest ones, "Half man, half season" for Vince Carter in the 2000's. Also loved "Human highlight film" for Dominique Wilkins.
Reggie43
10-31-2020, 05:49 PM
White Chocolate
Chocolate Thunder
The Glove
Boston Strangler- Andrew Toney
Hey Yo
10-31-2020, 05:54 PM
Big Smooth
Axe
10-31-2020, 06:08 PM
The Flash
pandiani17
10-31-2020, 06:10 PM
Big Smooth

Who was that? Josh Smith? I remember Josh being J-Smoove. Who was Big Smooth?
tanibanana
10-31-2020, 06:11 PM
AK47
Agent Zero

...too bad they are not HOF players.
Micku
10-31-2020, 06:14 PM
The mailman is great because he always delivers and plays in the post. To bad Scottie got him though.

Kirilenko is nicknamed "AK-47", in reference to both his initials, the jersey number he wore, and the AK-47 rifle. Coincidentally, Kirilenko was born in the city of Izhevsk, in the former Soviet Union (now in Russia), where the weapon was first manufactured.

Oh yeah, that's a real good one.
Axe
10-31-2020, 06:17 PM
Vinnie johnson

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRkxANDT7szSvbg4pw9EErBCSmElR9 itVXWvw&usqp=CAU
Horatio33
10-31-2020, 06:19 PM
Corey Maggette - Bad Porn
Reggie43
10-31-2020, 06:20 PM
The Reignman
Dunking Dutchman
The Matrix
AlternativeAcc.
10-31-2020, 06:26 PM
The answer is The Answer


AI crossing Jordan out of his ankles is the greatest moment in NBA history
SATAN
10-31-2020, 11:46 PM
Not the best but I always thought "The Worm" was amusing. It fit Rodman for several reasons.
lilteapot
11-01-2020, 12:20 AM
Black Mamba is the most badass nickname by far.
Gougou
11-01-2020, 01:28 AM
Human Highlight Reel (D Wilkins)
The Admiral (David Robinson)
Reaper (KD)
Axe
11-01-2020, 02:50 AM
I think Round Mound also sounds good
RoundMoundOfReb
11-01-2020, 02:52 AM
The Truth
Round Mound
11-01-2020, 04:27 AM
EARVING "MAGIC" JOHNSON!

They also named a team Orlando Magic ...you guys think it was inspired by the player?
Horatio33
11-01-2020, 05:18 AM
EARVING "MAGIC" JOHNSON!

They also named a team Orlando Magic ...you guys think it was inspired by the player?

No. It was inspired by Disney.
Horatio33
11-01-2020, 05:18 AM
Black Mamba is the most badass nickname by far.

He gave it to himself. Therefore it doesn't count.
RoundMoundOfReb
11-01-2020, 05:21 AM
He gave it to himself. Therefore it doesn't count.

Also not original. Was Roger Mayweather's ringname.
Hey Yo
11-01-2020, 09:56 AM
Who was that? Josh Smith? I remember Josh being J-Smoove. Who was Big Smooth?
Sam Perkins.

Came into the league in the mid 80's.
MadDog
11-01-2020, 10:43 AM
Big Game James (Worthy)
Nick the Quick
Axe
11-01-2020, 10:44 PM
The Problem
bison
11-01-2020, 11:22 PM
Swaggy P
“The Servant”
LeBronze