NBA stars' nicknames and aliases

Retired NBA stars: Flyers -- Michael Jordan Big mouth, bad man -- Charles Barkley Dreams -- Black Ken Olajuwon Big O -- Oscar Robinson (Big O has a fantastic technique, never inferior to the "magician". His talent has long been recognized, he can do everything, rebounding, passing, dribbling, organization, all 18 martial arts. In the 1961-62 season, Big O set the ultimate "triple-double" myth with a season average of 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 assists. He knew how to read the game and help his teammates perform at their best. (Nate Selmond's comment was classic: Oscar was better than Jordan at everything except flying.) Admiral, Navy Lieutenant--David Robinson All-Around Champion--Oscar. Robinson Rubberman - Stacey Ogmon (top notch defense and superb aerial moves!) Magician - Alvin Johnson Thief - John Havlicek Dr. J - Julius Irving Bandit - Boggs (The shortest of the bunch, Boggs was known as "The Bandit," which means he was known for his quickness, and his ability to break tackles). Glider - Clyde Drexler Mr. Lubricant - Lenny Wilkins Able Paul - Paul Arikin Mr. Basketball - Bob Cousy (one of the most outstanding guards in the history of basketball, whose technical moves were compiled into American basketball textbooks. Chameleon, The Bug--Dennis Rodman (It is said that this nickname was given to him by his college classmates, at that time, the fun-loving Bug's favorite hobby was billiards, and he always had a twisted expression on his face when he was playing, which made him look like a worm. (Two other ways to say it: one is his tattoos all over his body, which really look like a worm, and the other is to describe his defense, which clings to you like a worm.) Penny - Hathaway (because his grandmother used to call him "Pretty", but maybe she couldn't pronounce it properly, so it sounded like "Penny" to outsiders) Gorilla - Ewing The Lone Warrior --Moses Malone Big Bird - Bird Good old Divac Batman, Bison - Pippen Skyhook, Evergreen - Jabbar Mailman - Karl Malone Rain Man - Shawn Kemp Wrecking Crew - Tinsley Peanut - Spurt Webb Birdman - Chris Anderson Smiling Assassin - Isiah Thomas Microwave - Vinnie Johnson (never needed any warm-up to get into shape right away from bench) Bamboozle - Birdman - Chris Anderson Smiling Assassin - Isiah Thomas Microwave - Vinnie Johnson (never needed any warm-up to get into shape right away from the bench) Bamboo Shooter - Bradley General - Stockton King of the Midrange - Allan Houston Cobra - Grant Lightning - Kevin Johnson (famous Suns point guard in the 90's who was the fastest player in the NBA) Big Momma - Larry Johnson (because of the classic "Big Momma" look of Larry Johnson wearing a dress, wig, and sunglasses and showing his teeth in the AERO JAM commercials. Big Momma (named for Larry Johnson's classic "Big Momma" image in the AERO JAM commercials wearing a dress, wig, and sunglasses) Rapid Fire -- Chris Gatlin Stilts -- Wilt Serial Pistol -- Pete Maravich Chiefs -- Robert Parrish Capping expert, defensive genius -- Bill Russell Memory Guru -- Jerry Lucas Rooftop of the World -- Sabonis The Iron Man -- Otis Thorpe Scoring Machine -- Rick Barry ---Rick Barry, sharpshooter - Sean Elliott, passionate killer - Reg. Miller: The Essence of Human Cinema - Dominic Wilkins: Mosquito - Charlie. Chris (only 1.70 meters tall, but conquered the hearts of American basketball people with his extraordinary skills.) Sugar Man - Orvocandi Cobra - Horace Grant Current NBA stars: Little Emperor - LeBron James James,LeBron Little Melon - Carmelo Anthony,Carmelo Big Sharks, Big Aristotle - Shaquille O'Neal,Shaquille Answers,Bad Boys -Allen Iverson,Allen Truth-Paul Pierce,Paul (It is said that O'Neal was also impressed by Pierce's all-around performance after watching one of his games, so he gave him the nickname "Truth" (th AK-47 - Andrei Kirilenko,Andrei Lightning Narrow - Dwyane Wade,Dwyane Wolf King - Kevin Garnett,Kevin Stone Buddha - Tim Duncan,Tim Peja - Peja Stojakovic, Peja White Chocolate - JarJargali, Peja Stojakovic. Peja White Chocolate - Jason Williams Williams,Jason Mr. Key - Robert Horry Horry,Robert (made countless key shots, always, from the Rockets to the Lakers to the Spurs.) Streetball King--Ralph Alston,Rafer Maniac--Latrell ?6?1 Sprewell Latrell Sprewell (Can someone who dares to choke a coach not be maniacal?) AQ--Quentin Richardson,Quentin (first letter) Canadian Flyers--Vince Carter,Vince German Chariot--Dirk Nowitzki,Dirk Little Bucks--Amare Stoudemire,Amare Little Squirrels--Damon Stoudemire Stoudamire,Damon The King - Chris Webber,Chris The Old Cat - Cuttino Mobley,Cuttino The Bench Bandits - Brent Barry Barry,Brent Big Ben,Bruce The Little Fish - Derek Fisher Fisher,Derek The Glove - Gary Payton Payton,Gary