How NBA Players Got Their Nicknames

[@janneiko2407]

Cant believe you missed Metta World Peace’s nickname “Ron Artest”

[@mohamedkoubaa8337]

Underrated comment

[@farguc]

Don't you mena Pandas Friend?

[@CornPop2]

I would' ve went with Ron World Peace

[@JoeInTheElement]

What or who or why is Metta World Peace?

[@bloupinho]

Ron artest ​@@JoeInTheElement

[@Crusher103]

Grand Theft Alvarado is one of the hardest nicknames i have ever heard. It perfectly sums up what the Jose is good at when he is on the court.

[@mvp4t]

ice cold trae is tuff too and boy wonder herro

[@Crusher103]

@@nomercyinc6783 On the street you are absolutely right. ON THE COURT, which is where i am referring too, it's great. He absolutely is a nuisance for the opposing offense on the court and i am all for it.

[@vinsanitize]

Ar-15 is nice too

[@dragneel3458]

Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s nickname "Juan Wick" goes so fucking hard bruh

[@lux_rebeis]

I only knew triple J, but this one is hilarious

[@jackson.7028]

​@@lux_rebeisI thought that was Jaren Jackson Jr.

[@lux_rebeis]

@@jackson.7028 Yeah that's true. But during the dunk contest he was also announced as triple J.

[@evandelvecchio-williams4711]

This was so good! Definitely needs a part 2 though! Chef Curry, The Greek Freak, The Joker, Spicy P, Spider Mitchell, Hookah Doncic, Air Canada, Muggsy, so many good nicknames. Also need to do a whole video on all of the insane nicknames Serge Ibaka gave to himself 😂

[@spiraorange4853]

isnt muggsy his real name

[@XzEpT1]

@@spiraorange4853 his real name is tyrone

[@Ezel_00]

Slim Reaper was a such a cool nickname. Such a good name for his alternate shoe line as well, instead of the KD Treys.

[@averageinternetsurfer8089]

frfr, "yo i got the slim reapers 5s on"

[@JacksonWalter735]

KD should have been Kevin DeoDurant because he makes his team stink less

[@zavdielapolinariorosemilla3754]

@@JacksonWalter735 Fr tho.

[@jessejerome6807]

I swear another name for KD was Durantula

[@Zaybreeze]

Magic is the GOAT nick name easily.Its ppl who don’t even know his real name

[@Noelltr1ppin]

💯💯💯

[@direct2397]

I agree. Magic basically became his first name without him having any say in it 😂

[@MoistMann]

AK47 gotta be the hardest nickname to ever exist

[@soulawaken24]

I didn't. Even wikipedia stated his name as Magic Johnson in the title 😂😂

[@Bigedub101]

I keep forgetting his name and think it's Michael

[@ararasincera]

Dude, you forget the best nickname of all: THE BIG FUNDAMENTAL!

[@ayushgurung007]

Nah man I'm going with Magic Johnson. Some people still think that is his real name.

[@JoeInTheElement]

My man!

[@ninjaundermyskin]

Timmay!!!

[@Arunika1]

Thats far from the best imo, it just sounds… basic. Perfect for him but in terms of coolness far from the best. Agent 0 holds that title for me.

[@exeterra4825]

The most mid nickname of all time you mean

[@samuelbambisa9591]

Dennis “the worm” Rodman

[@Magnus_VII]

Good one

[@ZzzDrained]

how is he not on here!?

[@Shawntrimble9501]

This isn't the usual voice 🤔

[@chasethekid11]

I'm assuming new direction

[@destroyerkidbs1888]

He sometimes has guests like synthetic sports

[@gloriacastanon1093]

Huhu

[@judymcnaughton9991]

😢

[@Bl_u3]

@@chasethekid11not a new direction, they do this all the time LOL

[@ElJofre3]

Not having Pistol Pete is a crime 😭

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

No one's calling kd easy money sniper lol You left out one of the most iconic nicknames of all time. Clyde the glide. It's almost impossible to forget that one. Along with logo lillard.

[@Jirl_25]

"Dame Time", never heard "Logo Lillard" lol

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

@@Jirl_25 Logo lillard is super common. He pulls up from the logo, kind of his whole thing.

[@jaywood5831]

​@@Jarekthegamingdragon I've heard "logo llilard" but "dame time" is used waaaay more among fans and it sounds cooler too imo

[@SolaceMcfly]

logo lillard didn't start until a few years ago dame time was always there

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

@@SolaceMcflyLogo lillard started waaay sooner than a few seasons ago. Both were used a lot

[@arattakaheru4329]

wait i was the only dude calling kd duranatula? HAHHAAHHA

[@allthingsinvestingandfinance]

He hates that name 😂

[@RaveCoaster]

2k's announcer uses 'Durantula' when he makes shots or assists in game. He was called Durantula back in OKC days but stopped when Nike/Durant got sued for infringement rights by a band called durantula? Or a song named durantula? (Either of the two, i forgot) durant let it go cuz he doesn't like the name, he chooses to be called "the servant" (cuz he only serve god) then the whole GSW drama started people calling him "The Serpent" instead.

[@cordairotucker6005]

I used to call him that too

[@Bigedub101]

​@@allthingsinvestingandfinanceI love that name

[@spidamitchell8311]

Durantula and slim reaper As well as snake and cupcake

[@ViceJupiter]

The Iceman George Gervin. It’s just the coolest nickname ever.

[@Magnus_VII]

Yea good one

[@mongoslade277]

His poster was cool too. It's a collectors item

[@DuhBla]

Trae Young's nickname "The Villain" deserves a mention here. And he fully embraces the nickname as well when he silences crowds in Boston and New York.

[@bumponalog5001]

Chef Curry and the Joker shoulda made this list too.

[@custodio9523]

And “Game 6 Klay”

[@mjraks]

Dislike this video, he showed them in the video but didn't mentioned their nicknames.

[@lyhthegreat]

​@@custodio9523 china klay

[@Richxwolf]

New voice, not bad. A1 editing and transitions to nicknames fr 💯

[@DionMckissack]

You missed The Joker Nicola Jokic.... Damien Lillard...Dame Time ....The Chef Steph Curry....The Spider Donovan Mitchell.... Ice Trey Trey Young.....SGA Shai Gilcrest Alexander....Dwight Howard? Superman SquarePants lol These are good man. Gotta do a part 2 of this.

[@Jae.no7]

and jimmy buckets

[@bryansutton2238]

Uncle drew kyrie

[@EOm93]

Kristaps The Unicorn Porzingis

[@EagerEli]

Trey and Gilcrest is crazy

[@ronniekillertone]

D fox is swiper 😂😂

[@Richxwolf]

No chef curry mention 😭

[@vtgplayz]

That’s exactly who I was listening for like damn 😂😂

[@MJBarrow]

Also him being Wardell

[@KeithKemp_]

he skipped some modern nicknames, like the beard or uncle drew

[@kubhi]

@@vtgplayz only coming to hear one persons name that you already know is insane

[@vtgplayz]

Caring about why someone watches a video is insane.

[@ufukozdes2226]

I always loved "Anthony Day-to-Dayvis". One of my all time favorites.

[@jokerofmorocco]

And Street Clothes

[@ufukozdes2226]

@@jokerofmorocco lol

[@joelgelinas3509]

He's The Brow

[@chopinsavvy]

“Hill billy Kobe” 😂😂😂

[@TheGamingShogun]

I refer to Austin Reaves as AR-15

[@TheGamingShogun]

@@ImNubari isn't that what I said?

[@SaadFAzam]

Hillbilly Kobe is better

[@TheGamingShogun]

@@SaadFAzamnah AR-15 sounds bettefr

[@convexshades260]

cause just like the gun , he never misses

[@TheGamingShogun]

@@convexshades260 real

[@QW22312]

Greek Freak is a fire nickname

[@gmorel7332]

I've been calling him the Greek God

[@shortie9103]

Nigerian Freak

[@krxzny]

True

[@BudBuck1]

LEGIT editing. Fire. LOVE the voice over. The content. GOAT CONTENT!!

[@lalremruatpuiarenthlei4665]

Magic is the greatest nickname ever, nothing comes close to it. Hell at one point in our life we all thought Magic is his real name, and to this day some people still don't know his real name

[@yankeee_mOnkey]

UNCLE DREW😂😂😂

[@JReaLBiz86]

Ngl, "The Logo" is one of the greatest nicknames I've ever heard. Like, "Played IN the league? I AM the league." Transcendent. Also, we can't forget some of the other awesome nicknames players have gotten over the years. The Big Fundamental. The Admiral. The Glide. Zeke. Half Man Half Amazing / Air Canada. Pistol. The Franchise. The Ming Dynasty. Linsanity. Big Ben. The Assassin. "Chef". Along with his teammate, "The Splash Brothers". One got his from streetball; "Skip to my Lou". Even Uncle Drew. And so many more.

[@julianachtoun6354]

Great transitions in this video! I loved the order you chose for players in this video, very creative and thought out.

[@Rinrn]

2:32 a good Segway from Andrei Kirilenko would’ve been Austin Reaves, one of his nicknames is AR15

[@unsignedrappersunsignedrap9679]

Nahhhh Tsunami Papi is crazy 😂😂 I need to hear the Hornets PA announcers call his name now 😂😂

[@Bogard913]

Where is "The Joker"?

[@mixazizu]

From his surname (Jokic -> Joker)

[@kylekraemer5116]

I always thought Shawn Marion was nicknamed “The Matrix” referring to the numbers on the screen in the movie, because he always had numbers all the way across every stat in the box score 🤔

[@hoodiejalen366]

The Truth gotta be the most hypocritical nickname for that man 😂😂

[@trd1593]

Lmao “the irony”

[@benlee1126]

fr, the guy is an allstar but not superstar. would be average in today's NBA

[@jbm421]

No Chef Curry? Baby Faced Assassin? The Big Fundamental? The Admiral? The Mailman? The Glove? The Worm?

[@knokzi8162]

Joker

[@RAW_Reality]

Reign Man, Horny, Big Shot Rob, The Claw, Mookie, Clyde the Glide, Skip 2 My Lou, VinSanity, Mighty Mouse, Agent 0, Iceman, Human Highlight Film, Skywalker, Stifle Tower... I mean, did you want to watch an hour long video... 😅

[@JahVaiNintion]

JT, Spida, The Big O, JB, I wouldnt mind

[@TheStarToast]

We don't talk about the mailman.

[@devontyrell1969]

I miss the Durantula nickname

[@brandenbyrd5239]

We’re gonna be mentioning “The Joker” as an all-time great nickname by the time his career is up. I’m sure of it. Also gotta give some love to The Worm, The Lord of the Rings, The Big Fundamental, Big Game James, Chef Curry, Mr. Big Shot, Mt. Mutombo, The Glove and The Reign Man, Thunder Dan, The Chairman of the Boards, and my boy Big Country

[@CreepyTaco23]

Also Pistol Pete

[@starchy9330]

Juan wick for Jaime Jacquez is one of the hardest nicknames in the league

[@paolomayuga4105]

We need a part two!!! Please make it

[@lux_rebeis]

Absolutely amazing video. So much work and thought put into it. For me as a rather new NBA fan it was really interesting.

[@Chill_Brill]

Kobe got the idea of the nickname "Black Mamba" from the movie Kill Bill. He was a huge fan of martial arts movie and he was heavily inspired by the main character Beatrix "Black Mamba" Kiddo who seeks revenge on her former friends and family who attempted to murder and leave her for dead. Kobe explained in a interview how many people turned on him after a tough time in his life (Colorado incident) and people he consider like family left him and doubted his individual greatness (Shaq and Phil Jackson). So he created a mindset of getting revenge on everybody that doubted and left his NBA career for dead

[@keithjoseph128]

Nicknames aren't self-made.

[@manchesterunitedno7]

@@keithjoseph128 It's literaly explained in the video some were self-made, like Black Mamba. Shaq also created his own nicknames.

[@keithjoseph128]

@@manchesterunitedno7 exactly, thanks for showing your ignorance.

[@Chill_Brill]

@keithjoseph128 LeBron called himself "King" James and Shaq calls himself like hundred different nicknames...doesn't really matter

[@keithjoseph128]

@@Chill_Brill you don't know what a nickname is.

[@therocklau]

The one I felt sorry for is Moose, that's one of the best nickname possible and it fits Greg Monroe's playstyle, just a shame that it's not the era for him.

[@OrmanMann]

I’m so happy so many uploads recently keep it up guys love the channel

[@arnejohnson7542]

I just spent the last 3 days watching like 15 hours of your videos 😂. I just got into basketball this year and ive learned nearly the entire history because of your videos 😂. For that i thank you good sir

[@malusizulu7115]

Where is the old narrator??🤔

[@radovanciganovic5438]

Great video man, this was actually fun :D Keep it up

[@janvincentlanuza7555]

bryant reeves' nickname is so good that people remember him as big country, not his actual name

[@psyhopatsl]

hey, nice video, better to release the part two

[@jp3813]

The Captain, Tiny, Agent Zero, Mr. Big Shot, Mookie, Muggsy, Vinsanity, Half Man Half Amazing, Air Canada, Wilt the Stilt, Clyde the Glide, The Big Fundamental, Sleepy, Steve Franchise, Clyde, The Iceman, The Beard, Hondo, The Big E, Big Shot Bob, The Microwave, Joker, The Reignman, The Waiter, Fat, Thunder Dan, The Mailman, Chairman of the Boards, Pistol Pete, Starbury, K-Mart, Cornbread, The X-Man, Dice, The Knick Killer, Mr. Basketball, Baby Jordan, Sid the Squid, Mt. Mutombo, Shaq Attack, The Chief, The Glove, The Mitten, The Rifleman, The Admiral, KryptoNate, The Big O, The Worm, Tree, Spider, 3D, J-Smoove, The Jet, The Skywalker, The Boston Strangler, Big Ben, Spud, The Human Highlight Film, Silk, Hot Rod, Big Game James, Ming Dynasty, Zen Master, Bad Boys, Splash Brothers, Run TMC, Twin Towers, Showtime, The Dream Team, The Redeem Team, etc...

[@simaocosta9177]

you forget about pooh

[@vacion610]

@simaocosta9177 That's what the et cetera was for.

[@TheMuleGaming]

Austin Reaves is AR-15 Never heard someone call him hillbilly Kobe 😂

[@rowelljaycane9417]

0:06 antetokounpo was really hard to say

[@garagejesus]

Apparently just as hard to spell

[@h_jonez]

One of the funniest not mentioned is Maple Jordan …aka Andrew Wiggins 😂

[@RRNumber4]

Good video great concept

[@WasteLandWanderer.]

I think the joker is one of the best nicknames for one of the best players

[@TomMotTom]

You’re not gonna mention Kawhi’s nickname the king slayer?!

[@PublicNMEno1]

Haven't heard that one. I've heard "Sugar K. Leonard" (credited to Sir Charles) and I've heard "The Klaw" in various places as well.

[@troyjones5156]

George Gervin: Iceman, Smooth as ice and twice as nice. Gary Payton: the glove, Vinnie Johnson: the microwave, us Williams; The Wizard, Shawn Kemp: Rain man and Dirk, Nash and Finley as Dirty, Filthy and Nasty.

[@OfficialJayeM99]

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[@Dragon_warriors481]

🤓

[@MollyDickson-z8h]

New voice, not bad. A1 editing and transitions to nicknames fr

[@Dangic23]

Bron didn’t get his nickname. He named himself

[@just_exo02]

LeTrain and Lebronto

[@Dangic23]

@@just_exo02 Le flop also has a good ring to it.

[@Tahcryon]

Missed Walt "Clyde" Frazier. Invented a whole new persona for the way he dressed.

[@clementpeloquin1131]

Lebronto is an honorable mention

[@Bigedub101]

Facrs

[@just_exo02]

LeTrain

[@Oceanatornowk]

I feel like in general, sports nicknames have been pretty lame for the most part. Everyone just defaults to the player’s initials or initials + Jersey number

[@ChillGamer1]

Atleast we got Ant Man

[@alphadog3586]

Not in combat sports though

[@miketoronto8308]

ur capping if u dont think AK-47 is the hardest nickname of all time

[@imfinishedgrinding638]

Jimmy Buckets doesn't sound lame to me.

[@jordanbabcock9349]

​@@miketoronto8308nah, really isn't. Don't even know who that is, or what sport you're talking about 😂

[@trelinharper1946]

The Kumbucket

[@ThunderSlams]

Amazing transitions in this video! Keep up the good work! Nick Young showed some promise in the league! Just didn't last long!

[@testing52009]

you got it wrong on kd's nickname - it's is a 'cupcake' cause he's soft and can't handle the competition

[@akihisa7635]

You should've included the baby faced assassin and the joker, underrated nicknames.

[@damianbarajas12]

Slowly becoming one of my favorite KZbin pages!

[@Cardierbardi]

the splash bros, the brow, ant, uncle drew, TMac, the Joker, Greek Freak, Dame Dolla heaps that he didn’t mention aswell

[@guitntful]

great vid dawg

[@THEjoelivingstone]

Chuck by far has the best list of names. His B-sides are amazing: Crisco Kid, Bread Truck, Food World, and my personal favorite: The Wide Load from Leeds. If you've ever been to Leeds, you would understand Chuck's personality because everyone there is insane. Shoutout Greenwave.

[@shrivatsans1607]

Absolute 🔥🔥 content

[@moodyville]

Always liked "The big fundamental". Think it captures Timmy Ds playstyle and personality so well

[@ItsTj4showw]

Only a few min in and I can see your production quality is improving, by a bunch. Dope💩 Mayne

[@cmyentertainment1802]

Straight to the point i love it

[@willocashh]

i thought time lord was cause he always sent your shot back 😂

[@georgeboytorres]

This was awesome. Hopefully you can make a Part 2 of NBA players nickname. “The Big Fundamental” Tim Duncan is another good one.

[@tyreepowell8367]

I Love Your Documentary Video Nonstop Sports

[@hedeen2455]

Good vid bro, but pretty sure u missed "The Glove" Gary Payton

[@theysayisagorilla]

Ppl forget how instrumental chris birdman anderson was to the second heat championship.

[@CozykidBEK]

We need Part 2 🎉❤

[@sweatydude-vp3pu]

Goat video😊

[@samuelchan125]

Best Sport Channel 👍

[@NBAnewsusa442]

OSM videos guys keep it up :)

[@obviouslyanonymous]

"The Logo" is just such a fundamentally raw nickname

[@ItsFootballSunday]

Thanks for the inspiration (:

[@Elthenar]

I am no Durant fan but Slim Reaper is an awesome nickname.

[@FlashDust]

Shaq essentially created most the names 😂

[@hengary5]

Great video! Would recommend to others!

[@lakshithr]

Thankyou for this!! 100 but It's sad how you didn't mention THE CHEF right from his Baby Faced phase to The Chef to the ABSOLUTE ASSASSIN.

[@-13eNnY-]

The Chosen One is the best nickname of all time imo. Being called The King is also pretty dope. Another of LeBron's most well-known nicknames are The Akron Hammer and The L-Train which weren't mentioned at all. I also like Magic and Black Mamba. I know this isn't why he got the nickname but I've never particularly liked his Airness or Air Jordan. Cuz they're not playing airball and that's one of the worst things you can do on a basketball court. Shaq might have a lot of nicknames but the only one that has really stuck is The Diesel or The Big Diesel. Also Superman but that's also associated with Dwight Howard. The Truth and the Flash are pretty good nicknames. Honestly, Shaq should've saved some of those better nicknames for himself. Didn't know he came up with them. White Chocolate is also a good one. How're you gonna mention AK-47 but not also mention AR-15 for Hillbilly Kobe? It's the same concept lol. Mr. Don't Google, aka Evan Fournier, should've been included. Pretty funny nickname.

[@crisisakagod]

bruuuuuuu thats all i was thinking like the chosen one should have stuck king james mad generic

[@olorin3815]

both chosen one and then king are so cringe

[@RomanMiller-k6y]

Dang, I've been here since 2k, and Its been a while, but I'm proud of you brotha

[@BVRNERMVSIC]

80s pistons nicknames were iconic

[@AlfredoRamos-ko3tx]

The king of the fanboys,klutch media,adam bronze,nba officials😂😂😂

[@TezMcNez]

“Speaking of eggplants…” cuts to Daryl Dawkins … wild 😅

[@allonisaacs8765]

11:07 that's not the logo picture!

[@erazmo]

"The Timelord"...I pissed my pants. 🤣

[@edya5604]

why no origins of The Glove, The Postman and The Admiral

[@Basketballfansonly]

Bro Nonstop forgot this guy's Stephen Curry - The baby face assassin/The 3pt goat/The greatest shooter Kyrie Irving - Uncle Drew Luka Doncic - Luka Magic Nikola Jokic - The Joker James Harden - The Beard Anthony Edwards - Ant-Man Giannis Antetokounmpo - The Greek Freak Damian Lillard - Dame Time Trae Young - Ice Trae K. Leonard - The Claw Chris Paul - The point God Victor Wembanyama - The Alien Jordan Poole - Poole Party

[@Jirl_25]

He really missed Uncle Drew and Chef Curry. Crazyyyyyy

[@tayoakingold104]

Great video

[@TheRealSeeJ]

You had an opportunity to get uncle drew, the beard, chef…and you fumbled the bag

[@theysayisagorilla]

Slim reaper is by far the hardest. Hes also got the second hardest: Durantula.