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New Nickname for Aaron Brooks: AFTERBURNER

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rocketsjudoka, May 10, 2009.

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  1. rocketsjudoka

    rocketsjudoka Member

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    I was thinking when JVG said that "AB" just didn't cut it as a nickname for Aaron Brooks so what about:

    AFTERBURNER

    It describes his speed, works with his initials and most of all is Rockets related!

    AFTERBURNER make it so !
     
  2. Omer

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    I think Mark Jackson actually said that, but yeah... :D
     
  3. ShutURBiG!

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    Bill Worrell already called it before you :p :p
     
  4. across110thstreet

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    not only am I, all for it, I even posted it in the Game Thread minutes after they had that conversation...

    AfterBurner...


    somebody could photoshop that alley oop tip-in with AB Launching
     
  5. AroundTheWorld

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    Yep - not new.
     
  6. archinkent

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    yeah, he was called that the first time he scored loads
     
  7. mic

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    Way old.
     
  8. rocketsjudoka

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    Great minds think alike!

    AfterBurner Brooks!

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Dr of Dunk

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    It's a shame "Pocket Rocket" is already taken...
     
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    nice but after burn is cool too :D
     
  12. Tigerknee

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    I like 'Blur'
     
  13. snowmike

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    Just keep calling him ABBBBBB
     
  14. rocketsjudoka

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    :confused:
    That sounds like someone with a stuttering problem.
     
  15. Hmm

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    your corniness is showing..
     
  16. BasketballReasons

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    taken by devin harris I think... too bad I like it too
     
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    Aaron BLUR! Aaron BLUUUUUR!

    Is anyone here old/American enough to recognize this reference?
     
  18. YallMean

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    Let's give Kobe a new nick the black Mamba.

    :D

    Dude. Where have you been for the past 2 years, and you call yourself a Rocket fan?

    :D

    J/K

    1 star for originality
     
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  20. rocketsjudoka

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    I'm so happy after that win I don't care that I am corny!
     

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