An NBA nickname is more important to a player’s career than some people might realize. Iconic nicknames from “Iceman,” “Dr. J,” and “Magic” to “Timelord,” “The Beard” and the “Slim Reaper,” what a player is called is tied into how broadcasters talk about them, how fans perceive them and even their endorsement deals.
Nicknames are an integral part of basketball culture, like titles of honor, and can even evolve into brands, contributing to a player’s marketability. On a recent episode of The Player’s Tribune “Knuckleheads” podcast, hosts Q and D talked to Gary Payton, James Worthy, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, Gilbert Arenas, Jason Terry, Kemba Walker and more about their famous monikers.
Check out the clip embedded below to hear the conversation in full.
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