1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Novak Nickname - First Round Voting

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by m_cable, Oct 20, 2006.

  1. Axle_Shot

    Axle_Shot Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2006
    Messages:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    I haven't seen anyone post this but....

    http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/New_shooters_are_boosting_thre-192364-34.html

    In the article Rafer nicknames Novak "Instant Assist"...

    After spending less than two weeks on the floor with shooting sensation Steve Novak, Rockets point guard Rafer Alston didn't have any trouble selecting a new nickname for the rookie.
    Ladies and gentlemen, meet "Instant Assist."
    "That's him," Alston said with a laugh before Wednesday night's win over Milwaukee. "Sometimes, in the preseason, I throw it to him for an open look and he pump-fakes. I've got to say to him, 'please don't pump-fake that.' He just needs to shoot it if he's open."


    What do you guys think of the nickname?
     
  2. Two Sandwiches

    Two Sandwiches Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2002
    Messages:
    22,653
    Likes Received:
    14,281
    I don't think it will stick.


    It just doesn't see like an NBA nickname to me.
     
  3. rocketmingles

    rocketmingles Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2006
    Messages:
    75
    Likes Received:
    0
  4. NewYorker

    NewYorker Ghost of Clutch Fans

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2002
    Messages:
    6,130
    Likes Received:
    41

    Might as well call him Folgers....as in instant coffee....yeah, it won't stick. Instant assist?
     
  5. thedopefiend

    thedopefiend Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2006
    Messages:
    383
    Likes Received:
    49
  6. COMBUSTION

    COMBUSTION New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2006
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    my vote:


    Precise attacker

    Sniper
     
  7. matt8504

    matt8504 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2006
    Messages:
    54
    Likes Received:
    0
    my votes are
    1. novakane
    2. Air Novak
     
  8. JayZ750

    JayZ750 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2000
    Messages:
    25,356
    Likes Received:
    13,245
    1. No-va-kaine
    2. Super-Nova
     
  9. Amel

    Amel Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2006
    Messages:
    10,535
    Likes Received:
    5,499
    Sniper

    is great

    I mean there is really nothing to add

    "a marksman who shoots at the basket from a concealed place"

    please be it Sniper
     
  10. Amel

    Amel Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2006
    Messages:
    10,535
    Likes Received:
    5,499
    or the Polish Sniper

    I think the name Novak is originally from Poland!
     
  11. akuma

    akuma Member

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2002
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    5
    the valet
     
  12. Rox-Champion

    Rox-Champion Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2006
    Messages:
    77
    Likes Received:
    0
    1.The Natural
    2. Swish
     
  13. enigmacx

    enigmacx Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2002
    Messages:
    112
    Likes Received:
    0
    My vote:

    1) ATM (Automatic Three Machine!) :D
    2) Dr. Swish :rolleyes:
     
  14. Melo

    Melo Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2006
    Messages:
    116
    Likes Received:
    0
    1.Swish
    2.SuperNovak

    and yes, name Novak is from Poland, but from original it's Nowak, my friend's last name it's Nowak :p
     
  15. ling ling

    ling ling Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2002
    Messages:
    1,671
    Likes Received:
    93
    sniper -

    A skilled shooter detailed to spot and shoot from a concealed or distant location.
     
  16. yaofan07

    yaofan07 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    186
    Likes Received:
    11
    1. Novakaine
    2. Super Nova(k)
     
  17. cmellon

    cmellon Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2002
    Messages:
    1,717
    Likes Received:
    9
    HAHA... ATM is pretty good too. I vote Supernova and ATM then.
     
  18. rocket3forlife2

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2003
    Messages:
    2,035
    Likes Received:
    8
    back to back novak

    lights out novak
     
  19. WizzyWig

    WizzyWig Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 1999
    Messages:
    1,170
    Likes Received:
    6
    i think supernova and supernova(k) are not the same...
    personally I think supernova sounds better, and supernova(k) sounds cheesy.
     
  20. Gay4Battier

    Gay4Battier Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2006
    Messages:
    511
    Likes Received:
    3
    the white horry
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now