NBA Considering Nickname Jerseys For Heat, Nets

[jonathanlambert33]

Some members of the Miami Heat organization have been told the NBA is considering allowing them and the Brooklyn Nets to wear jerseys with nicknames in at least one of the teams' four matchups next season.

The NBA has not announced the plan, but teams apparently have been aware of the likelihood of it happening for at least several weeks. Players were asked to submit which names they would like on these potential jerseys.

"It shows growth in our league and it shows we do adapt to what's going on around us," said Allen, the Heat guard who plans to wear Shuttlesworth on his jersey, a nod to his character from the "He Got Game" film. "And we're still kids, playing a kids' game. Even though we're now men playing a kids' game, we still remember where we come from. Everybody had a nickname and it's a way to let the fans in a little bit more."

Four-time NBA MVP LeBron James is expected to wear "King James." Heat guard Dwyane Wade would have any number of nicknames to choose from, with "Three" both his jersey number and championship-ring total being his current favorite. Shane Battier said he'll go with "Shaneo."

Brooklyn forward Paul Pierce has been called "The Truth" for many years, and fellow new Nets forward Kevin Garnett has long been known by his initials.

"Fans will like it and so will a lot of the players," Allen said. "Guys will get a good kick out of it."

Via Tim Reynolds/Associated Press

 

[Hurricane Season]

I'd buy a Shuttlesworth jersey.

 

[youngguru]

AK47 DOE

 

[Teagz]

Wonder what Dexter Pittman's nickname is gonna be

 

[bosoxlover12]

Wonder what Dexter Pittman's nickname is gonna be

pizza corn dog burrito

 

[elcheato]

This is fuckin stupid

 

[buzzy]

They know that a King James jersey would sell like hot cakes. Pretty stupid though

 

[elcheato]

I'm basing my opinion off the fact that Batteir is going to put Shaneo on his. That alone should kill this.
 
If Norris Cole puts The Fresh Prince on the back of his jersey though, that would make up for it.
 
I'd lul at a Super Cool Beas jersey.
 
Asshole on the back of KGs jersey too

 

[Hurricane Season]

The big dicket

 

[buzzy]

Three Leg Greg

 

[Pugz]

middle school shit

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Wonder what Dexter Pittman's nickname is gonna be

 
Gottafindateamsoon since he isn't on the Heat

 

[Pugz]

 
Gottafindateamsoon since he isn't on the Heat

lmao

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Andre Drummond
Existing nickname: Big Penguin
Alternates: AD Zero, Private Zero, Showtime, Pimp Juice (ugh)
Nothing can beat Big Penguin. Nothing.

Greg Monroe
Existing nickname: Moose
Alternates: None.
True to form, the quiet, under-the-radar Monroe doesn't even have an old nickname from high schoolor college I could dig up. Though I still have a soft spot in my heart for the DBB-created Monrobocop. It's the Detroit connection, I think.

Josh Smith
Existing nickname: J Smoove, Smoove
Alternates: None
Hate this nickname. Will never use it. But it's ubiquitous and probably isn't going away. My suggestion: Make Rasheed Wallace come up with a new one because whatever he thinks up would be a million times better.

Brandon Jennings
Existing nickname: The Pterodactyl
Alternates: Doobie Doo, Young Buck, Young Money
Suggestions?: OVO
I'm not quite sure how Jennings go the nickname pterodactyl but I don't like it. And his existing alternates don't work either as Jennings, while still young, is no longer a Buck. After reading all 6,000 words (I need a life) of this article chronicling Jenning's love of Drake perhaps his nickname should be OVO?

Chauncey Billups
Existing nickname: Mr. Big Shot
Alternates: Smooth, C-Bill, B-B-B-Billups
Suggestions?: Renaichaunce
Never loved Mr. Big Shot and I'm not sure he ever loved it either, but it is synonymous with his time in Detroit. He grew up as Smooth but we can't have a Smooth and a Smoove. Too confusing! I'd love to see B-B-Billups on the back of a jersey, or perhaps Renaichaunce.

Rodney Stuckey
Existing nickname: Hot Rod
Alternates: Stuck
Suggetions?: Mr. (In)consistent
Stuckey is probably stuck (no pun intended) with Hot Rod at this point. Not horrible. Not great. A meh name for a decidedly meh player.

Will Byum
Existing nickname: Bynumite!
Alternates: Will the Thrill
Suggestions?: WAWB?
Bynum has the perfect nickname for his style of play -- quick, exciting and incredibly destructive, often to his own team.

Charlie Villanueva
Existing nickname: Charlie V.
Alternates: CV, CV31
Suggestions?: Chunky Charlie, DNP-CV
No alopecia or hair-related jokes will be entertained so you can get that weak stuff out of here right now. I'm not sure right now whether he would prefer Charlie V. or CV. Regardless, those that do not dress for the game will probably not have their nickname stitched onto their immaculate suits.

Jonas Jerebko
Existing nickname: Swedish Eagle
Alternates: JJ 
Suggestions: Jerbco, Need for Swede
I'm having trouble placing where Swedish Eagle came from, but I think some Swedish fans gave him that name his rookie year at the Palace.

Josh Harrellson
Existing nickname: Jorts
Alternates: None
I knew about Jorts even before I knew about Josh Harrellson, and that is always the sign of a quality nickname. It comes from his love of jean shorts, by the way, and lets hope now that he's cashed a few NBA paychecks he's packed those away in his closet or given them to Goodwill.

Kyle Singler
Existing nickname: Bucket Man
Alternates: K-Smooth, Buckets!
Suggestions?: The Ugly Singler Brother
Greg Monroe gave Singler the name Bucket Man, while Corey Maggette gave him the much inferior K-Smooth name (another Smooth! I can't take it!). Buckets comes from his coda after sinking trick shots and has been embraced by the DBB community (or at least by me). Though, after seeing his brother, E.J. Singler, suit up for the Pistons in the most recent summer league, I'd be fine with the Ugly Singler Brother or some less offensive version of it.

Luigi Datome
Existing nickname: Gigi
Alternates: None
Suggestions?: Super Mario Bro., Italian Jesus,  the Top Knot
Datome prefers to go by Gigi, but I guarantee we're going to see plenty of Luigi costumes and fake mustaches in the Palace. Thanks a lot, stereotypical Americans. Italian Jesus is probably a little too blasphemous to make the cut, though if the beard and hair fit ... Top Knot, meanwhile, is what I call every guy that utilizes the top knot, and it has a nice little ring to it.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Existing nickname: KCP
Alternates: KC, Ken
Going the initials route or the initial and number route is always the lazy man's fallback option. Trouble is, I can't think of anything more appropriate for the rookie, and his name is so damn long the initials are always enticing. With his style of play and his history as a player at Georgia, I could see him eventually earning some sort of bulldog-related moniker, but we'll just have to wait for that to play out.

Peyton Siva
Existing nickname: Peypey
Alternates: none
Suggestions?: Lil Dre, Not Trey Burke, Point Guard Things
Siva himself has said he is "too old for nicknames," and that I can definitely respect. The closest he has is his Twitter handle @PeyPeySiva3. I'm having trouble thinking of something appropriate, but I can definitely see a nickname blossoming out of his fast and close friendship with Andre Drummond.

Tony Mitchell
Existing nickname: none
Alternates: none
Suggestions?: SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
If you've made it this far this one is self explanatory.
This is obviously just a start. We need to cultivate these nicknames carefully and organically so that when the Pistons are asked to take part in this little experiment we go 15 for 15 with solid, respectable nicknames. As previously mentioned, I'm pretty sure Rasheed Wallace wouldn't let any weak ass nicknames appear on the back of any jerseys, and he should have final say on all suggestions.
 

 
Lol The ugly Singler brother

 

[bosoxlover12]

I thought Jennings nickname was Black Ice...

 

[RipCity32]

For one game? This would be kinda cool.