That’s actually how he got his nickname. Vince Carter had a ton of nicknames: “Air Canada.” “Half Man, Half Amazing.” The best of the bunch, though, is “Vinsanity.” His dunking skills were insane, or rather “Vinesane.” It just rolls off the tongue, and until “Linsanity” it was the one “insanity” nickname out there. It’s such a simple nickname, but it’s so iconic. Shaq. So are people who walk on stilts. We can’t say for sure how it started. Payton is the only point guard to ever be Defensive Player of the Year. It’s no wonder James felt hurt by the comments. Wilt Chamberlain was tall (7-foot-1). When Sam Hinkie tore down the 76ers to rebuild them, it became known by fans as “The Process.” “Trust The Process” became the rallying cry. Everybody calls him “Clyde the Glide” so you know that works as a nickname. Getty Kyrie Irving guarding LeBron James. He then went to the Miami Heat in 2010-11, which led to the Cavaliers ultimately selecting Irving with the No. When he got a rebound, they would also play a bell chiming in Detroit. That’s how Karl Malone got his nickname, “The Mailman.” Malone always delivered — except on Sunday and national holidays, we guess. He earned his nickname for his defensive skills. However, he’s still a mountain of a man, so we get this awesome nickname. Joel Embiid likes to have fun. A former teammate of both LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, Iman Shumpert commented on this on the ‘Load Management’ Podcast. Irving appeared on Kevin Durant’s podcast for episodes that were released in late September and early October. He was called “Chief” after the big, quiet character from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”. However, Barkley was a hefty, formidable rebounder who wasn’t maybe as much of a physical specimen as some of his fellow big men. We aren’t sure. LeBron James admitted he was hurt by recent comments from Kyrie Irving. On @RoadTrippinPod — LeBron said he was “hurt a little bit” by Kyrie Irving’s recent comments. Rik Smits was a giant guy from the Netherlands who was an underrated player. It’s evocative and unusual. ', Rays provide a ‘wow’ moment for everyone but clueless fisherman, A heated Brooks Koepka was so annoyed by Bryson DeChambeau in this previously un-aired video, Joe Ingles surprised Jazz teammate Jordan Clarkson with Sixth Man of the Year award during interview, Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch the NHL Playoffs, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. That’s what he’s been known as since he basically became famous. “One thing I’ve always been comfortable with, I felt like I was the best option on every team I played for down the stretch,” Irving said. Naturally, Embiid, one of the players drafted during that time, decided to give himself the nickname “The Process.” We don’t usually like self-given nicknames, but this one is fun enough to get a pass. Please check your email for a confirmation. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Irving scored 28 points in 31 minutes off the bench in his … James reflected on his time with Irving in Cleveland, laughing when he recalled that his son Bryce was "super juiced" for his dad to play for the Cavs because Irving was so dominant in the video games Bryce had played. James also marveled at Irving, who was just 22 years old when they teamed up on the Cavs. Hence, Wilt the Stilt. He had those basketball shoes that were way cheaper than Jordan’s. I want this game-winning shot, but also you want to trust your teammates. "I was a little like, 'Damn.' We just known that Hakeem Olajuwon is “The Dream.” It’s a rhyming nickname and a perfect one. You may very well be a star and even one who surpasses the world of sports fandom. How many people call him Earvin Johnson? (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) LeBron James admitted that comments from his … 2020 NBA Finals - Game One. People are speculating that Kyrie Irving took a jab at LeBron James after recent comments he made on The Etc with Kevin Durant podcast. And yet it just stuck with everybody. I only cared about his success … and it just didn’t align.”. Jordan was a dunk champion. LeBron James, left, and Kyrie Irving played together for three seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. LeBron also said he wanted Kyrie to be league MVP but they never “aligned.” It’s too bad the Lakers don’t play the Nets until Feb. 18 pic.twitter.com/JlY7B4sjV9 — Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) December 8, 2020 “The Round Mound of Rebound” just works perfectly, and it’s maybe the most amusing NBA nickname ever. It’s a pitch-perfect nickname. Some guys are known by only one name. Here are our 25 favorite NBA nicknames. That’s also the nickname of Oklahoma State’s mascot. Works for us. “Air Jordan” isn’t super creative for a guy named Michael Jordan. A few players in NBA history have been called “Big Dog.” We get it, since it’s a really good nickname. A subsequent interview on Durant's podcast revealed something that stunned basketball fans. He’s not the only Pistol Pete. This is maybe the best nickname story of the bunch. That makes it a perfect nickname for Ben Wallace, who was arguably the best defensive player in the NBA during his time with the Pistons. It’s just fun to call somebody “The Big O.”. However, one day the closed captioning on a game turned “Nik Stauskas” into “Sauce Castillo.” In the modern era that was able to go viral, and a guy who never made much of an impact on the court got a great nickname anyway. Smith has a nickname of his own though. Sign up now ▸, Related slideshow: The 25 best NBA nicknames of all time (Provided by Yardbarker), Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Calls for social justice, police reform continue 1 year after George Floyd's death, Suspicious package sent to Rand Paul's home. The 7-foot center, who had spent his entire career by the basket, was suddenly splashing treys. Kobe. It kind of feels like Giannis Antetokounmpo got a nickname right out of the gate because of the difficulty in spelling, and pronouncing, his actual name. It doesn’t matter. Brooklyn Nets stars James Harden and Kyrie Irving praised Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III for his strong defensive performance Saturday in Game 1 … There are a couple of those on this list. LeBron James hurt by Kyrie Irving's comments on Kevin Durant's podcast. Who doesn’t like a good nickname? Renowned Fox Sports analyst Nick Wright also hit out at Kyrie Irving for his comments on LeBron James. On @RoadTrippinPod — LeBron said he was “hurt a little bit” by Kyrie Irving’s recent comments. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics in a … He fit to the guys he was guarding like a glove. On Wednesday LeBron James and Stephen Curry added another chapter in their storied rivalry. And yet it was perfect. Then there are the famous nicknames and the maybe not-as-famous nicknames that are still fun. Man, when Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler were on the same team, it was a dynamic nickname duo. Irving appeared on Kevin Durant’s podcast for episodes that were released in late September and early October. Robert Horry won seven NBA titles even though he was never THAT good of a player. *visit For The Win: https://www.ftw.usatoday.com You could say he’s called Kenny “The Jet” Smith because of his speed. That wasn’t really what was important. Call him Akeem. Kyrie Irving Throws Shade at LeBron James With Kevin Durant Comments Getty Kyrie Irving guarding LeBron James. LeBron. However, it’s alliterative and cool, so we still did it for Maravich. Well, there are conflicting stories. So the nickname was tweaked a bit to “Reign Man” to call to mind royalty, and a nickname was born. Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. James always wanted to hand the keys in Cleveland over to Irving after he left for Los Angeles, but things didn’t work out that way because Irving demanded out first. This is not necessarily a shot at LeBron, but it shows how Irving felt: he thinks he was better than James when they were teammates on the Cavaliers. James appeared on former teammate Richard Jefferson’s “Road Trippin'” podcast for an interview. Kyrie Irving takes a shot at LeBron James Kyrie is barely a shy dude. *follow @ForTheWin: https://www.twitter.com/forthewin The U.S Postal Service doesn’t actually have that “Neither rain nor snow…” motto, but we still think of mail carriers as being largely reliable. The interview was a two-part episode, and the second part was released on Monday. LeBron James admitted he was hurt by recent comments from Kyrie Irving. He had a long time to earn a nickname. All that talk a few years ago about a rift between the players seems real, albeit more one-sided. How could he not be? His son, Glenn Robinson III, is now in the NBA. His “Jumpman” logo is still iconic. Not bad for an undersized, undrafted player. In that part, the Los Angeles Lakers star said he asked to read the full transcript of Irving’s comments. On @RoadTrippinPod — LeBron said he was “hurt a little bit” by Kyrie Irving’s recent comments. LeBron James’ response came after Kyrie’s recent comments on Kevin Durant. Everybody knows Michael Jordan, right? When you are over 7-foot tall it’s pretty easy to dunk. In truth, we know it’s because of the Elton John song “Benny and the Jets” as much as anything else. Most guys get nicknames for their physical traits or their offensive acumen. “The whole time while I was there, I only wanted to see him be an MVP. For more great sports stories ... We think of Big Ben as being tall and foreboding. The ‘flat earth’ comments immediately spring to mind. He’s known to speak his mind, and it’s often landed him in hot water. Now, if only Embiid and the Sixers could complete that process. He compared their … However, Parish wasn’t the most dynamic of personalities. However, Giannis is Greek, and he’s a physical freak, and those words rhyme. Amazing Device Lights Up Countertops And Fixes Dark Kitchens, Knee Surgeons Are Losing It Over These Knee Sleeves (Here's Why). 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His name is Julius Erving, and he was a “doctor” of basketball, so he became known as Dr. J. Call him Hakeem. Once he read the whole thing, he says he was bothered. This is the newest one on the list, and we owe it all to Brook Lopez beginning to shoot threes. He had his Dream Shake. Now he’s a two-time MVP, and The Greek Freak has entered the lexicon. Nik Stauskas was never a remarkable NBA player. In 2020, Irving left the Celtics to join star player Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets. This current NBA season has been very competitive but … “It’s not so much deferring, because in past situations where I didn’t take the last shot, I felt guilty. Kyrie Irving had said that Kevin Durant is the first teammate he has had that makes him feel comfortable with the last shot of the game. RELATED: Kyrie Irving Is Finally Showing His Head Coach Some Respect LeBron James played on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first seven seasons of his NBA career. LeBron James: Kyrie Irving’s comments about clutch shooting ‘hurt me a little bit’ LeBron James, left, and Kyrie Irving played together for three seasons … https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/12/lebron-james-kyrie-irving-clutch-kevin-durant, LeBron James said he was 'hurt' by Kyrie Irving's comments on finally having a closer, I found this on FTW and wanted to share: You can even just call him “Dream,” and people will know whom you’re talking about. Lakers star LeBron James said he felt slightly hurt after hearing former teammate Kyrie Irving's comments that appeared to question James's clutch abilities. He was even an All-Star once. Dr. J just rolls off the tongue, and Erving’s amazing dunks and stellar play certainly helped embed the nickname in our minds. The odd relationship between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving would follow into the next year. Shawn Kemp was one of those players who wasn’t overrated necessarily, but he is oversized in our memory because of his big, splashy highlights. The Brooklyn Nets guard's comments, which were released on the debut episode of Durant's podcast, "The Etcs," just days before James and the Lakers played the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in October, omitted James' capabilities in clutch time as Irving reflected on his basketball career. LeBron James says Kyrie Irving's comments implying lack of faith in late-game abilities 'hurt me a little bit' play Why LeBron is looking forward to when his contract expires (1:12) Maybe we could call him “Little Dog?” Or maybe “The Puppy?” Or would that maybe not go over well? Not that I didn’t trust my teammates, but I felt like I was the best option.”. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James traded a few subtle jabs at each other through the media this week, in a turn of events familiar to anyone who has ever attempted to "win" a breakup. “The Big” whatever is usually a decent nickname concept, but none of them tops “The Big O” as a nickname. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. (not as good of a nickname) was the Answer. Rodman was an outsized personality, and he earned an outsized nickname. All that mattered was A.I. “False Narratives”: Nets Star Kyrie Irving Rubbishes His Alleged Comment on LeBron James Published 10/01/2020, 11:45 PM EDT Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter in game five of … Until Russell Westbrook came around, Oscar Robertson was the last player to average a triple-double over a whole NBA season. By: FTW Staff, The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights will meet for Game 5 of the best-of-seven series from T-Mobile Arena on Monday night. The Wild (…). That’s what he’s known as now. In fall 2020, Kyrie Irving seemingly shaded LeBron James during a conversation with his Brooklyn Nets teammate Kevin Durant on the The ETCs with Kevin Durant … It’s not an intimidating nickname, but it’s fresh enough to be fun. LeBron also said he wanted Kyrie to be league MVP but they never “aligned.” It’s too bad the Lakers don’t play the Nets until Feb. 18 pic.twitter.com/JlY7B4sjV9, — Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) December 8, 2020, Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. Plus, “Rain Man” is a movie that existed. If you are an NBA player, there is a good chance you are a known name. This was perceived as an attack on LeBron. Some people call Charles Barkley “Sir Charles,” which is kind of blah. He averaged 7.0 points per game in his career; however, Horry made several iconic big shots. Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving doesn’t like LA Lakers superstar LeBron James.No one knows exactly why, but it’s evident that Irving didn’t enjoy the three years he played with James on the Cleveland Cavaliers despite the duo winning the 2016 championship together.. On Thursday, Irving and the Nets blew out James and the Lakers at Staples Center. Maybe “Clyde the Glide” doesn’t make a ton of sense, but we don’t care. Irving and James played together from 2014 to 2017, making it to three straight Finals and winning it all in 2016. They became the first pair of teammates to each score 40 points in a Finals game as they led the Cavs back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors. Even though Irving asked out of Cleveland, he later realized how hard it was to be a leader and apologized to James. It’s also super fun to call a guy “The Dunkin’ Dutchman.”. However, to us, the quintessential “Big Dog” is Glenn Robinson. “This is the first time in my career I’ve looked down and be like, ‘That motherf—er can make that shot, too.’ And he’ll probably do it a lot easier,” Irvin told Durant. Nobody, right? Flying through the air is MJ’s thing. After Kyrie Irving’s comments on teammate Kevin Durant’s podcast were perceived by some to be a shot at LeBron James, the Nets star posted … NBA analyst Jalen Rose weighed in on Kyrie Irving's controversial statement appearing to slight LeBron James, and labeled it as "competitive jealousy." In his interview with Durant, Irving said he felt like he was always the best option for a team, until now that he is teamed with Durant. Kyrie Irving and James Harden will give defences nightmare sin the playoffs Source: AFP. He’s Magic Johnson. Because of Durant’s injury and Irving’s iffy health this past year, they could not play together in 2019-20. “It kind of hurt me a little,” James says. Calculate your rate now. %link% We certainly do, and so do NBA fans. Refinance rates at 2.06% APR. Not Gary Payton. LeBron James says Kyrie Irving’s comments about Kevin Durant ‘hurt me a little bit’ New, 28 comments By Net Income Dec 8, 2020, 9:20am EST NBA fans first raised their eyebrows when Irving implied that he couldn't trust James in clutch situations while they were teammates in Cleveland together. It was a formidable nickname and fitting for a guy who changed the NBA. Before he even retired he was being called “Big Shot Bob,” which is, frankly, a great nickname. Kyrie Irving stirred the pot recently when he decided to suggest that Kevin Durant is the first teammate he’s … 1 overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. Kyrie Irving said his phone call to LeBron James earlier this year to apologize was necessary in part because he "didn't address the situation" … Emailed daily. Speaking on Kevin Durant’s podcast “ The ETCs ” during the NBA Finals, Irving said he was excited to play with Durant on the Brooklyn Nets because for the first time in his career he was partnered with a player who can make big shots too. “I felt like I was the best option for every team I played for down the stretch,” he said. Dennis Rodman’s nickname “The Worm” is an indelible one. Always free! It rains a lot in Seattle, and if you get buckets you could be said to be making it rain. Kyrie Irving was upset with “clickbait society” in October after he felt some of … https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/12/lebron-james-kyrie-irving-clutch-kevin-durant Johnson will always be Magic, which is also a great nickname for a crazy talented point guard. What is Allen Iverson the answer to? LeBron James Fans Pissed At Kyrie Irving Over Latest Comment Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant teaming up on the Brooklyn Nets is one of the more intriguing storylines heading into next season. How did he get it though? Kenny Smith is on TNT’s NBA programming with two other nicknamed gentleman in Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal. Let’s not get pedantic. There was a time when Pete Maravich was wearing a jersey that just said “Pistol” on it. Robert Parish played for 21 seasons, and for an NBA-record 1,611 regular-season games. Doing a bit of LeBron James timeline and a Kyrie Irving timeline, we’re going to look at the relationship between the two and how things, from an outsider’s perspective, went south. Getty Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James at Quicken Loans Arena in 2016. Rhyming is a good choice for nicknames. This is a nickname that has superseded his actual name. Sure, technically Big Ben is just the bell — not the clock or the giant tower. An NBA-record 1,611 regular-season games a nickname ) was the best kyrie irving comments on lebron james for every I... Maybe the best nickname story of the year Wright also hit out at Kyrie Irving Throws Shade LeBron... 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