That a pretty good list DREAMer, however I have to disqualify 3 of them: Kevin Johnson - KJ Larry Johnson - LJ Micheal Jordan - MJ Since I forgot to tell you, no intitials. DREAMer total is 27 players Total players so far is 33 This will get is more tougher as we run out of names and we have to dig deeper into the past. ------------------
But, those players were called by those nicknames!! I didn't say: Larry Bird - LB Isiah Thomas - IT They should count. ------------------ I have a dream.........his name's Hakeem. DREAMer's Rocket Page
DREAMer, your list is growing and is impressive. The reason I am disqualifying the initials even if they are called by it, is because there is no creativity and it does not tell you any thing about their personalities as players. Your total now is 45. I am going to add the follwing. 1. (Tree) Rolling 2. Anthony (Pig) Miller 3. Eric (Sleepy) Floyd 4. John Salley (Octopus) 5. Vinny Johnson (The Microwave) 6. Pete Merovich (Pestol Pete) 7. Pete Chillcut (Chilli Pete) 8. George Gervin (The Ice man) 9. Kenny (Jet) Smith 10. Oscar Robinson (Big O) 11. Michael Jordan (Air Jordan) Total nicknames so far 62 ------------------
Nate 'Tiny' Archibald Clide ' The Glide' Drexler Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway Elvin Hayes - 'The Big E' Larry Johnson - Wasn't it Grammama? ------------------
Boston Celtics Thomas "Big Ham" Hamilton Eric "Monstrous" Montross Chicago Bulls Ron Artest: "The Artest Known as Ron" Dallas Mavericks Dennis "Hillary" Rodman Denver Nuggets Chris "The Gun" Gatling Detroit Pistons Lindsey "Big Game" Hunter Houston Rockets Kelvin "The Green Hornet" Cato Cutino "The Moblizer" Mobley Golden State Warriors Terry "e.e." Cummings Indiana Pacers Austin "Powers" Croshere Reggie "The Reggister" Miller Reggie "Miller Time" Miller Los Angeles Lakers Travis "The Travisty" Knight Chick 'n Stu (The Announcing team) John "Long, Tall" Salley Rick "The Quick Brown" Fox Milwaukee Bucks Darvin "The Hamster" Ham Sam "King of the" Cassel Minnesota Timberwolves "Terrible" Terrell Brandon New Jersey Nets Johnny "Hello" Newman New York Knicks Marcus "Be all that you" Camby Marcus "The Cambyman" Camby Orlando Magic Merciless Ron Mercer Philadelphia 76ers Jumaine "Society" Jones Matt "The Counter" Geiger Portland Trailblazers San Antonio Spurs Malik "Mexicali" Rose Tim "The Timinator" Duncan Seattle Supersonics John "Hi" Crotty Toronto Raptors Shaun "The Respirator" Respert Danny "The Fortress" Fortson Kevin "Whatchoo talkin' bout" Willis Utah Jazz Howard "Eyes" Eisley Karl "Home" Malone Olden "Days" Polynice Vancouver Grizzlies Cherokee "Scenic, National" Parks Former Players and Coaches Priest "Fort" Lauderdale P.J. Carlosesomemore Rony "By" Seikaly ------------------ "Get up, stand up. Stand up for your right"-Bob Marley
I didnt know there was a player called "Oscar Robinson" How about Scottie Quitten or Cuttino "traitor" Mobley ------------------
"Doc" Rivers Michael "Air" Jordan Ken "The Animal" Bannister Kenny "Sky" Walker Chet "the jet" walker walt "clyde" frasier Armon "the hammer" gilliam Kevin Garnett "da kid" Stephon Marbury - Starbury Dikembe "Mount" Mutombo Antoine Walker - Employee #8 Shawn Marion - the matrix Kenny "Overpaid & Lazy" Anderson Shawn Kemp - the Reign Man James "Hollywood" Robinson Sam "Big Smooth" Perkins "Pooh" Richardson Tim "Bug" Hardaway Allen "Answer" Iverson Earl Boykins - Too $hort Brian Grant - the general (?) Corliss "Big Nasty" Williamson Jerry West - Mr. Clutch (?) Earl "The Pearl" Monroe Willis Reed - the Captain John "Spider" Salley ------------------
Another impressive list by BobFinn*. I lost the count guys. But you get the idea. ROckets03 - Oscar Robinson was a player in the 60's I believe. Thanks everyone for participating. The list is growing. I am going to add 4 more: Larry Smith : Mr. Mean Carl Herrera: Amigo Dekembe Mutombo: Mount Mutombo. Cedric Maxwell: Rubber Band I am sure there are more though. ------------------ [This message has been edited by COMPAQ CENTER (edited July 23, 2000).]
ROcket03 - Yes it is Oscar Robertson Thanks for the correction ------------------ [This message has been edited by COMPAQ CENTER (edited July 23, 2000).]
Can you name as many nicknames for NBA players active or past as you can that were given by the media. Some of the players have more than one nickname. This question seems easy at the begining but it well get harder at the end. Let me give you few examples: Gary Payton: The golve David Robinson: The admiral Hakeem Olajuwon : The Dream Scottie Brooks: The energizer bunny Vince Carter: Half man half amazing Jason Williams: White chocolate Please do not duplicate anybody else's answer There should be more than 50 nicknames. Give it a try. Good Luck. ------------------ [This message has been edited by COMPAQ CENTER (edited July 23, 2000).]
Darryl Dawkins - Chocolate Thunder Cuttino Mobley - The Cat Glen Robinson - Big Dog Julius Erving - Dr. J Wilt Chamberlain - Wilt the Stilt Larry Bird - Larry Legend Ervin Johnson - Magic Robert Parish - The Chief Antione Carr - Big Dog Nick Van Exel - Nick The Quick Nick Anderson - Nick The Brick Vernon Maxwell - Mad Max Damon Stoudamire - Mighty Mouse Stacey Augmon - Plastic Man Charles Barkley - Chazz, Chuck, Sir Charles Shawn Bradley - The Stick Harold Miner - Little MJ (or was it Baby MJ?) Sam Cassell - E.T., Sam I Am, Sammy Emanual Davis - Email Tim Duncan - TD, Tim Dunkin' Rick Smits - The Dunking Dutchman Mario Elie - Junk Yard Dog LaPhonso Ellis - The Fonz Kevin Garnett - The Kid Tom Gugliotta - Googs Thomas Hamilton - Hambone, Two Ham Sammiches, T-bone, T-ham, Big Fat b*stard Othella Harrington - Othella My Fella, Big O Otis Thorpe - OT, Big OT Kevin Johnson - KJ Larry Johnson - LJ Micheal Jordan - MJ Eddie Johnson - EJ Dennis Johnson - DJ Shawn Kemp - The Freak Randy Livingston - Randall "Tex Cobb" Livingston Shaquille O'Neal - Shaq, Big Daddy, Big Aristotle Dan Majerle - Thunder Dan Karl Malone - The Mailman, Karla Jamal Mashburn - Mash Dominique Wilkins - Human Highlight Reel Tony Massenburg - TMass Alonzo Mourning - Zo Gheorghe Muresan - Big George Dikembe Mutombo - Dike, Elbows Moochie Norris - Moochie Muggsy Bogues - Muggsy Popeye Jones - Popeye Mookie Blaylock - Mookie Bo Outlaw - Bo Michael Olowokandi - Kandi Man Olumide Oyedeji - Double Zero, Double O Chuck Person - The Rifleman Scottie Pippen - Snottie Pippen, Scottie Quittin', Coat Tails Brent Price - Price Krispie Bryant Reeves - Big Country Carlos Rogers - Los Dennis Scott - 3-D Robert Traylor - Tractor Traylor Chris Webber - CWebb Walt Williams - The Wizard Buck Johnson - The Blade Derrick Chievous - Bandaid Dennis Rodman - The Worm Jason Kidd - Mr. Triple Double Steve Francis - Steve Franchise, Francie Man (My wife calls him that) Jeff Hornacek - Horny George McCloud - (Wasn't he called the Sheriff at one time?) Cedric Ceballos - Ced Ceballos Mark Eaton - Mountain Man, The Mountain Wally Szczerbiak - Wally's World Vinnie Johnson - The Microwave Joe Barry Carroll - Joe Barely Cares Isiah Thomas - Zeek I didn't leave much else... ------------------ I have a dream.........his name's Hakeem. DREAMer's Rocket Page [This message has been edited by DREAMer (edited July 23, 2000).]
Wasn't Oscar Robertson the guy who averaged a triple double? If so he must have been a point guard (a better version of J. Kidd). So if he was a point guard, why is his nickname the "Big O"? How about Nate "Tiny" Archibald Kareem "JaBlunt" Jabbar Isiah "Zeke" Thomas Phil "Jackass" Greg Oster"***" Anthony "Molester" Mason ------------------
correct spelling - Bologna David Robinson sucks now his new nickname is "The Sadmiral" ------------------ President of the Rockets/Raiders Fan Club [This message has been edited by moestavern19 (edited July 24, 2000).]
John Stockton - the Pasty Gangster Kenny Smith - the Jet ------------------ HOOP-T ------------------
Shaq - "Diesel" Vin Baker - "Faker" Keith Van Horn - "The Golden Child" ------------------ treasurer of the moochie norris fan club [This message has been edited by alaskansnowman (edited July 24, 2000).]
Rasheed Wallace-Sheed Hakeem Olajuwon-The Nigerian Nightmare Kenyon Martin-KMart ------------------ The more lefties on your team, the better. Collier is Seven Foot and Left Handed. How can you go wrong? Trade or bench Kenny Thomas.
my bad moest I just never liked that spelling. looks ugly. *sigh* but I must conform B..O..L..O..G..N..A ------------------ I am so exasperated that I could expectorate.
Cedric Maxwell's more popular nickname was Cornbread. Which former Rocket was known as "Black Magic"? ------------------
