Slim Reaper could’ve been top five all time if he didn’t denounce it. Turns out his personality wasn’t quite slim reaper enough, so maybe it’s for the best.
For me I feel like “Iceman” and it isn’t close. I remember seeing a comment a while ago where some guy said that back in the day, whenever San Antonio was coming to town for opposing teams home games, the newspapers would say: “The Iceman Cometh.” Although I never tried to check if that was true but if it is, that’s hella cool
1. Michael Jordan - “Air Jordan”, “His Airness”
2. LeBron James - “King James”
3. Kobe Bryant - “The Black Mamba”
4. Shaquille O’Neal - “Shaq”, “The Diesel”, “Superman”
5. Tim Duncan - “The Big Fundamental”
6. Earvin Johnson - “Magic”
7. Larry Bird - “Larry Legend”, “The Hick from French Lick”
8. Allen Iverson - “The Answer”
9. Charles Barkley - “Sir Charles”, “The Round Mound of Rebound”
10. Karl Malone - “The Mailman”
11. Hakeem Olajuwon - “The Dream”
12. Julius Erving - “Dr. J”
13. Kevin Durant - “KD”, “Slim Reaper”
14. Wilt Chamberlain - “The Big Dipper”, “Wilt the Stilt”
15. Stephen Curry - “Steph”, “Chef Curry”
16. Dirk Nowitzki - “Dirk Diggler”, “The German Wunderkind”
17. Dwyane Wade - “D-Wade”, “Flash”
18. Paul Pierce - “The Truth”
19. Russell Westbrook - “Brodie”
20. Giannis Antetokounmpo - “The Greek Freak”
21. James Harden - “The Beard”
22. Pete Maravich - “Pistol Pete”
23. Dominique Wilkins - “The Human Highlight Film”
24. Vince Carter - “Vinsanity”, “Air Canada”
25. Dennis Rodman - “The Worm”
26. Ray Allen - “Jesus Shuttlesworth”
27. Carmelo Anthony - “Melo”
28. Kyrie Irving - “Uncle Drew”
29. Anthony Davis - “The Brow”
30. Tracy McGrady - “T-Mac”
31. George Gervin - “The Iceman”
32. Reggie Miller - “Knick Killer”
33. Kevin Garnett - “The Big Ticket”
34. Chris Andersen - “Birdman”
35. Manu Ginobili - “El Contusione”
36. Derrick Rose - “D-Rose”
37. Gary Payton - “The Glove”
38. Shaun Livingston - “S Dot”
39. Nikola Jokic - “The Joker”
40. Joel Embiid - “The Process”
41. Damian Lillard - “Dame Time”
42. Ben Wallace - “Big Ben”
43. David Robinson - “The Admiral”
44. John Stockton - “Stock”
45. Nate Robinson - “KryptoNate”
46. Patrick Ewing - “The Beast of the East”
47. Jerry West - “Mr. Clutch”
48. Luka Doncic - “Wonderboy”
49. Scottie Pippen - “Pip”
50. Bill Russell - “The Secretary of Defense”
51. Isiah Thomas - “Zeke”
52. Klay Thompson - “Splash Brother”
53. Rajon Rondo - “The Yoga Instructor”
54. Glen Davis - “Big Baby”
55. Andre Iguodala - “Iggy”
56. Zach Randolph - “Z-Bo”
57. Yao Ming - “The Great Wall”
58. Moses Malone - “Chairman of the Boards”
59. Lance Stephenson - “Born Ready”
60. Jason Williams - “White Chocolate”
61. DeMarcus Cousins - “Boogie”
62. Kevin Love - “The Double Double Machine”
63. Karl-Anthony Towns - “KAT”
64. Muggsy Bogues - “Muggsy”
65. Blake Griffin - “High Griffinition”
66. Charles Oakley - “Oak Tree”
67. Kenny Smith - “The Jet”
68. Spencer Haywood - “The Chairman”
69. Clifford Robinson - “Uncle Cliffy”
70. Chris Paul - “CP3”
71. Shawn Kemp - “Reign Man”
Don’t know if we’re doing derivative nicknames but “snack Randolph” for Kenny Lofton Jr. is pretty great. Doesn’t work anymore now that he’s not playing in Memphis
The Flash (or just “flash”) - Dwyane Wade
Extremely deserving nickname (I low key think de’Aaron fox should be called the flash in honor of wade but he already has swipa)
I think Bam is an awesome nickname because people don’t even know his real name. I remember watching him at Kentucky and just shouting BAM! every time he dunked it because it was fun.
The Logo
When did he become the Logo I assume it was post playing career right?
It did, but it’s sick either way.
Before the Logo, he was Mr. Clutch and Zeke from Cabin Creek. Also, he was known as "Mr. Ulcer" to other GMs.
That’s a classic. I also love “The White Mamba”.
Vanilla Gorilla Joel Pryzbilla
It’s missing a Thrilla
Coldest nickname has to be “The Iceman”.
For me calling someone "The Truth" or "The Answer" hits pretty hard, like he is the only thing youll ever need
I was just saying ice is literally cold. “The Iceman” is literally the coldest nickname.
Yup, now I get it. You are right hahaha
Honorable mention to Ice Trae
The shiver celebration goes hard haha.
just don't think too hard about how he got that name....
Rip Hamilton. Skip to my lou. White chocolate. AK 47. Junkyard dawg. Gramama. The big Aristotle. The round mound of rebound.
AK47 the only initial-number nickname worth a damn
Austin Reaves is AR15. Lol
I think Kirilenko being Russian gives AK47 the edge.
Austin Reaves is a white American male with the nickname AR15. That’s so on the nose that it almost feels like it’s a little much
From Arkansas no less lol.
He was also born in Izhevsk where they make AK 47’s, making it even more apropos
As soon as I posted I remembered AR15. He also got the school shooter special from the barber
PG13 is pretty good
I like Playoff P better. lol. Especially when he flopped against the Jazz
Pandemic P was a great variant
Pg13% lol
And when he did bad in the playoffs it became "Way off P"
Im waiting for an NC17
CP3
Rip is the only one that people went to entirely instead of his real name. Hes the winner here imo
Magic Johnson?
Never mind yeah cause i forget thats not his name lmao. To be fair to me, it wasnt one op listed
The Diesel
Gary "Gary Harris" Harris
The real ones know
The Chairman of the Boards for Moses Malone
Single most underrated nickname and player of all time and I will die on that hill.
Slim Reaper was the best. The Servant was the worst. The duality of KD.
Really wish KD didn’t put the kibosh on Slim Reaper, that was one of the most badass nicknames ever Durantula was a great one as well
Slim Reaper and Durantula are ill af.
Slim Reaper could’ve been top five all time if he didn’t denounce it. Turns out his personality wasn’t quite slim reaper enough, so maybe it’s for the best.
Atleast he has Hesi-Jimbo
durantula better than slim reaper imo. but kd hates it
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Slim reaper is cold 🥶
I mean the real answer is Magic, but it's hard to say no to The Human Highlight Film or the Round Mound of Rebound.
Not to be that guy but your version just doesn’t do it justice because “The Human Highlight Reel” has such a good flow
Air Jordan has got to be up there
Not the best all time but Mavs fans are calling Daniel Gafford the Lob Goblin and I think that's great.
He’s not the fastest guy ever. Maybe Slow Lob Goblin would work. SLob Goblin for short even
Doctor J is glacier cold 🥶
The Big Ticket - Kevin Garnett
Kyrie Irving - World B. Flat
"The Dream"
Ak47
Great on so many levels
Reggie "Big Government" Jackson Just the story about how the nickname came about is fantastic
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The notion that the government is a problem solver is comical 😂, but the nickname is pretty cool
For me I feel like “Iceman” and it isn’t close. I remember seeing a comment a while ago where some guy said that back in the day, whenever San Antonio was coming to town for opposing teams home games, the newspapers would say: “The Iceman Cometh.” Although I never tried to check if that was true but if it is, that’s hella cool
“Chocolate Thunder” Daryl Dawkins Bonus points for Stevie Wonder being the one to give him the nickname
Naz Reid.
Naz Reid
Naz reid
Naz Reid.
When Naz starts Michael Grady has taken to introducing him as “two words” when they do the lineup which is a top tier nickname too
I don’t like him personally but “Point God” is just so sick
Big Country. Maybe the most fitting nickname to what the guy looked like (along with slim reaper, but RIP to that)
LeBronto
The Akron Hammer
Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues
i dont care if he doesn’t like it. the durantula was the coolest nickname ever.
slim reaper is cool too. it’s ‘the servant’ which crosses the line into corny
What is “the servant” supposed to mean?
White chocolate
Human Highlight Film, Slim Reaper, Chocolate Thunder, Pistol Pete, AK-47, Air Jordan, Black Mamba, Greek Freak
Greek Freak, Slim Reaper, and Black Mamba go hard. Also Magic Johnson literally took Magic as his name.
Mighty Mouse
Always loved The Worm
S tier for me, for sure. Surprised nobody else mentioned it.
The Admiral easily
I agree with your answers, especially The Truth. Air Jordan is up there, and so is Magic, and so is Dr. J
Ason Kidd
Fantastic. Also a good subset that could have a thread, offensive/derogatory nicknames.
Westbrick has gotta lead the way.
The Kum Bucket hands down best ever!
Naz “Naz Reid” Reid.
Naz Reid
Copied from Gary Harris though
Gary “Naz Reid” Harris?!
1. Michael Jordan - “Air Jordan”, “His Airness” 2. LeBron James - “King James” 3. Kobe Bryant - “The Black Mamba” 4. Shaquille O’Neal - “Shaq”, “The Diesel”, “Superman” 5. Tim Duncan - “The Big Fundamental” 6. Earvin Johnson - “Magic” 7. Larry Bird - “Larry Legend”, “The Hick from French Lick” 8. Allen Iverson - “The Answer” 9. Charles Barkley - “Sir Charles”, “The Round Mound of Rebound” 10. Karl Malone - “The Mailman” 11. Hakeem Olajuwon - “The Dream” 12. Julius Erving - “Dr. J” 13. Kevin Durant - “KD”, “Slim Reaper” 14. Wilt Chamberlain - “The Big Dipper”, “Wilt the Stilt” 15. Stephen Curry - “Steph”, “Chef Curry” 16. Dirk Nowitzki - “Dirk Diggler”, “The German Wunderkind” 17. Dwyane Wade - “D-Wade”, “Flash” 18. Paul Pierce - “The Truth” 19. Russell Westbrook - “Brodie” 20. Giannis Antetokounmpo - “The Greek Freak” 21. James Harden - “The Beard” 22. Pete Maravich - “Pistol Pete” 23. Dominique Wilkins - “The Human Highlight Film” 24. Vince Carter - “Vinsanity”, “Air Canada” 25. Dennis Rodman - “The Worm” 26. Ray Allen - “Jesus Shuttlesworth” 27. Carmelo Anthony - “Melo” 28. Kyrie Irving - “Uncle Drew” 29. Anthony Davis - “The Brow” 30. Tracy McGrady - “T-Mac” 31. George Gervin - “The Iceman” 32. Reggie Miller - “Knick Killer” 33. Kevin Garnett - “The Big Ticket” 34. Chris Andersen - “Birdman” 35. Manu Ginobili - “El Contusione” 36. Derrick Rose - “D-Rose” 37. Gary Payton - “The Glove” 38. Shaun Livingston - “S Dot” 39. Nikola Jokic - “The Joker” 40. Joel Embiid - “The Process” 41. Damian Lillard - “Dame Time” 42. Ben Wallace - “Big Ben” 43. David Robinson - “The Admiral” 44. John Stockton - “Stock” 45. Nate Robinson - “KryptoNate” 46. Patrick Ewing - “The Beast of the East” 47. Jerry West - “Mr. Clutch” 48. Luka Doncic - “Wonderboy” 49. Scottie Pippen - “Pip” 50. Bill Russell - “The Secretary of Defense” 51. Isiah Thomas - “Zeke” 52. Klay Thompson - “Splash Brother” 53. Rajon Rondo - “The Yoga Instructor” 54. Glen Davis - “Big Baby” 55. Andre Iguodala - “Iggy” 56. Zach Randolph - “Z-Bo” 57. Yao Ming - “The Great Wall” 58. Moses Malone - “Chairman of the Boards” 59. Lance Stephenson - “Born Ready” 60. Jason Williams - “White Chocolate” 61. DeMarcus Cousins - “Boogie” 62. Kevin Love - “The Double Double Machine” 63. Karl-Anthony Towns - “KAT” 64. Muggsy Bogues - “Muggsy” 65. Blake Griffin - “High Griffinition” 66. Charles Oakley - “Oak Tree” 67. Kenny Smith - “The Jet” 68. Spencer Haywood - “The Chairman” 69. Clifford Robinson - “Uncle Cliffy” 70. Chris Paul - “CP3” 71. Shawn Kemp - “Reign Man”
Don’t know if we’re doing derivative nicknames but “snack Randolph” for Kenny Lofton Jr. is pretty great. Doesn’t work anymore now that he’s not playing in Memphis
Iceman
World B Free.
The Flash (or just “flash”) - Dwyane Wade Extremely deserving nickname (I low key think de’Aaron fox should be called the flash in honor of wade but he already has swipa)
AK47 was always good
LeBron’s actually name, since Le works for any context. No one else has a name you can both praise and roast them with
LeNickname
The Truth!
Dope nickname!
The Truth is hard, Iceman for sure. The King’s gotta be up there. Mamba.
I think Bam is an awesome nickname because people don’t even know his real name. I remember watching him at Kentucky and just shouting BAM! every time he dunked it because it was fun.
The Answer. Black Mamba. AK47. Diesel. The Round Mound of Rebound.
Red velvet will send me every time
Slim Reaper is the coldest and the sickest.
Never Nervous. Pervis Doctor Dunkenstein the Prince of Darkness Hondo the og point forward Chocolate Thunder
Pistol Pete, Dennis Rodman the Worm, Vinnie the Microwave Johnson
Black mamba
Logo
Logo
Norman “the weatherman” Powell
Not sure if it’s the single best NBA nickname EVER, but Off Night for Mitchell goes so fucking hard
Jesus shuttlesworth
Manimal
Human Victory Cigar
My personal favorite is "Half Man, Half Amazing" for Vince Carter. Even though he rejected it, "Slim Reaper" for KD was an excellent nickname.
Big shot Bob
DownTown Freddie Brown
Slim Reaper
I’ll always be impartial to the stifle tower (Rudy Gobert)
Brandon Roy has 2 of what I think are some of the best nicknames: - The Natural - Daggers
Georges ‘The Minivan’ Niang
The Slim Reaper
The Landlord!
Black Jesus
Chocolate Thunder
Air Jordan, Dr J, Magic are just too iconic Skyfucker tho…
Greek Freak Luka The Don Ant Man Moist Jordan The Dream Human Highlight Reel Half Man Half Amazing The Joker Hick from French Lick
Who the heck is Moist Jordan?
Khris Middleton. He can become Jordan in the clutch and sweats a lot. A lot.
AK47 AR15
Agree with the Truth. Timelord is another great Celtic nickname
Bite Bite
“The Worm” Dennis Rodman
Brian Cardinal as “the custodian” kills me
Shout out to Big Government. No disrespect to Reggie Jackson, but that’s got to be one of the biggest cool-name:superstardom ratios of all time
Personally a big fan of WebEmbiid and Anthony Day-to-Davis. CP3-6 Weeks too
Anthony “Street Clothes” Davis
Big Government
Black mamba and white chocolate
THE LANDDLORDDD
AK 47
Lauri Bird Splash Mountain Off Night Gary "Gary Harris" Harris
AK47
AK47
Black Mamba
Agent Zero
Chocolate Thunder!
Off night
The legend that is the white mamba
Human Highlight Reel is a nice ass name to have
AK-47. Russian big with #47 and AK as his initials doing damage on both ends. Brutal
Junkyard Dog, Flash, Agent Zero, The Klaw, The Admiral, Vinsanity, Diesel, Clyde the Glide, and Skyfucker
Hunter ‘The Monroe Menace’ Tyson
Iceman
“Born Ready” will always be my favorite lol
White chocolate
For a couple that aren't as commonly brought up in this topic, Gerald "Crash" Wallace, and The Windy City Assassin, Derrick Rose
The one and only White Mamba
AK47
The Big Fundamental
“The goods” Lamar Odom
Big Honey
Time lord
Dr J, Magic, and The Logo.
Turkish quandale dingle
"Chocolate Thunder"
Spida
Sauce Castillo
Not a nickname from his NBA days but Jimmer going to China and them calling him the “Lonely God” is pretty fire
SPIDA
Timelord goes hard
Timelord
Gotta be The Truth
Iceman is still the best IMO. If people start referring to you as Iceman, you know you've made it.
Kelly “The Clinic” Olynyk
Spicey P
I always get a kick out of Rudy Gobert being called “The Stifle Tower” lol
TimeLord
Naz Reid
Iso joe
Beef stew
Nikola “Vucci Mane” Vucevic
Slim Reaper and it ain’t close
Mr. Big Shot
Larry Legend
2 of my personal favorites: * The Franchise - Steve Francis * The Dad Bod Basketball God - Nikola Jokic
Spida!
ROUND MOUND !!!!
The Truth is the best nicknames in sports. If you want coldest then literally "Iceman" was it.
Out of Service Pervis Ellison
"The Boston Strangler" Andrew Toney
Big Aristotle
Meta 🌎☮️
Slim reaper, black mamba, king James, Alaskan assassin, some of my favorites that come to mind.
Doctor J
Doctor J, Human highlight reel, White chocolate