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How did cat get his nickname?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Valio!, Feb 10, 2001.

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  1. Valio!

    Valio! Member

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    I wasnt living in Houston when they drafted Mobley...Anyone know why he is called "Cat"?? It never really thought about it, it just sort of fits him somehow...Is it because he moves smoothly and swiftly? Or because with his high, pronounced cheek bones, he actually looks sorta like a cat??? or both?

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    Cuttino sounds like Cattino , Cat is Short for Cattino , I dont know , Maybe Because he is quick as a cat .

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    When Cat was a kid, his football coach gave him the nickname for his speed.

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  4. Valio!

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    Ah...thanks, that clears it up



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    Cat's teeth are a very distinctive part of his face. I remember thinking about that when I first heard his nickname. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

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    maybe he has a tail?

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    Oh I remember now, cause people didn't like him being called "p***y"

    LOL [​IMG]

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    I haven't noticed his teeth, Relativist..I'll look next time...but his face does sorta remind me of a cat's face. ..the cheekbones or something...

    Fracis3432 - hahahaha [​IMG]

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    dang it! sorry, about the typing errors in your name Francis3422...

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    mobley was a football player when he was a kid ??!!!

    I can't imagine that



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    I forgive you Valio

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    He was actually a football player untill sometime during highschool if I remember correctly. but dont forget that Charlie Ward was a better football player than basketball(Heismann) and Randy Moss was talking about playing for thr Timberwolves(hw WAS JasonWilliams Highschool teramate, and was voted Mr basketball in HS)

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