Talk:List of nicknames in basketball

FYI proposed deletion of a related list article
See this talk page section at the Afd of the List of football (soccer) players by nickname. MickMacNee (talk) 02:20, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

Please review this. Loads of repetitions and fake nicknames. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Afonsoramos (talk • contribs) 03:45, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Clean slate
So many of these are unsourced BLP headaches, I just had to do a clean slate. Nobody should be adding anything that doesn't have a source and besides that, we should be putting them by alphabetical order of player name, not nickname order but that's secondary. Stuff like "The Hoop Nazi" isn't appropriate unless there's a reliable source for that. I'm aware that a lot of these are obvious and in fact true but even then, they should be sourced and that teams aren't BLP issues (moves debateable) but the point is the point. -- Ricky81682 (talk) 08:05, 9 May 2010 (UTC)

Shannon Brown sourced to the Official NBA Encyclopedia
I'm not sure this addition. The Encyclopedia was published in 2000, while Brown hadn't even been named an high school McDonald's All-American until 2003. Why would an NBA guidebook include a high school sophomore? I've removed the listing here. -- Ricky81682 (talk) 22:03, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

List of basketball player nicknames
There's a related article List of basketball player nicknames that appears to have the same intended scope as this article. I'd recommend either merging the content of one into the other, or removing both. Retaining both makes little sense. &mdash; Myasuda (talk) 01:27, 27 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Yes, but nothing can really be merged. The entries are either redundant or are not reliably sourced. BR is definitely a poor source for nicknames. It should be a redirect to this list.— Chris! c / t 01:50, 27 March 2012 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 1 December 2017
Add Jamal Mashburn in the 'M' section, for his nickname Monster Mash. Jai Gibson (talk) 13:58, 1 December 2017 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 11 December 2017
Somethings not right about these used in USA Basketball, It needs some more editing so it can be right. Leo Glover (talk) 02:14, 11 December 2017 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 4 January 2018
Add: "Get Buckets" to Ricky Davis. Source: http://ballislife.com/ricky-davis-top-100-dunks/ Source: http://ballislife.com/the-best-worst-of-ricky-davis-aka-get-buckets/

Add: "Grits N Gravy" to Ricky Davis. Source: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/davisri01.html Luke482 (talk) 21:41, 4 January 2018 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 21 January 2018
Add "Tyler Jones" to list of nicknames for Tyus Jones - relevant link: http://www.startribune.com/tyus-tyler-jones-gets-last-laugh-with-big-dunk-on-lebron/468459823/


 * Tyus Jones – "Tyus Stones", "Tyler Jones" Atlas1215 (talk) 20:40, 21 January 2018 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: It' clear from the reference provided that "Tyler" was an error by Lebron James and not an actual nickname. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 20:56, 21 January 2018 (UTC)

Thoughts
Entries here should be confined to either referenced nicknames or all-time great players. There are a ton of insignificant players listed with unreferenced nicknames. Enigmamsg 22:07, 5 February 2018 (UTC)
 * I understand your point about "insignificant players", and it could be enforced if only a few people had editorial oversight. However, that's not the case with Wikipedia, where we edit by consensus, so we need to agree on objective WP:LISTCRITERIA. "All-time great" is subjective. Do we exclude Big Shot Rob because he was never an All-Star? Regarding unsourced entries, I usually WP:PRESERVE them if I can verify them, say at basketball-reference.com.  However, it's also disruptive if an editor repeatedly adds unsourced content despite multiple warnings to provide citations—Bagumba (talk) 23:25, 5 February 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 March 2018
Damian Lillard - "Dame" "Dame Dolla" 122.106.208.98 (talk) 12:06, 15 March 2018 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 9 April 2018
Add Jose Juan Barea and include nicknames J.J. and Streakin' Puerto Rican. See multiple internet articles including local article http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dear-jose-juan-barea-im-sorry-7097580 99.92.200.193 (talk) 16:50, 9 April 2018 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 22 April 2018
Kevin Durant "The Snake" Kevin Durant "Cupcake" 99.244.107.172 (talk) 23:42, 22 April 2018 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 27 June 2018
Add a space to the nickname for Yao Ming, from "TheGreat Wall of China" to "The Great Wall of China". Sstoic (talk) 04:35, 28 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done DRAGON BOOSTER   ★  05:16, 28 June 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 October 2018
Kevin Durant nickname Snake 24.102.115.245 (talk) 00:23, 10 October 2018 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 21 November 2018

 * Ben Simmons - "Big Ben", "The Prince" 2A02:A03F:406C:CB00:DDC2:2B4:E7CF:6F6B (talk) 11:42, 21 November 2018 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done, but next time, please provide a reliable source. Adrian J. Hunter(talk•contribs) 13:13, 21 November 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 February 2019
In Players, Robert Williams should be added with the nickname "Time Lord". (source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2018/12/14/robert-williams-time-lord-nickname) In Locations, TD Banknorth Garden is now known officially as TD Garden. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TD_Garden) Jessevalente (talk) 23:40, 27 February 2019 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done   Alucard 16  ❯❯❯ chat?    17:45, 5 March 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 March 2019
Sasha Vujačić - "The Machine" Dapainster (talk) 05:25, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 8 April 2019
We believe warriors. 71.114.69.46 (talk) 03:59, 8 April 2019 (UTC)
 * What exactly do you what to change/add? J ACKINTHE  B  OX   • TALK 04:04, 8 April 2019 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 16 April 2019
Add -

"Vujačić, Sasha - The Machine" Source (https://lasportshub.com/2008/09/05/fighting-myths-origin-of-the-machine/) Dapainster (talk) 03:04, 16 April 2019 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 21 January 2020
change {Derrick Rose – "D-Rose"} to {Derrick Rose – "D-Rose", "Windy City Assassin"}

add to J {Derrick Jones Jr. - "Airplane Mode"} Haroldngkh (talk) 20:03, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Could you point to reliable sources for this? – Thjarkur (talk) 20:07, 21 January 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 February 2020
Trae Young- Ice Trae Kevin Huerter- Red Velvet Hyunchris (talk) 19:15, 18 February 2020 (UTC)


 * Yes check.svg Done Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 21:16, 8 March 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 August 2020
Ignazza (talk) 05:22, 11 August 2020 (UTC) Lithuania's '92 national team 'The Other Dream Team' Jonas Valanciunas - The Lithuanian Lightning, JV Zydrunas Ilgauskas 'Big Z' 'Big Fella'
 * . Valanciunas' are added. Ilgauskas' "Big Z" nickname is already there; "Big Fella" seems to always be mentioned in passing and not capitalized, which makes it seem like it's not a nickname. "The Other Dream Team" doesn't seem to be a nickname, but just the name of a documentary. ◢ <i style="background-color:#d103ac; color:#fff"> Ganbaruby! </i>  (Say hi!) 06:28, 11 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 November 2021
Add Bradley Beal to this list with the nickname "Big Panda." Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/05/09/how-wizards-bradley-beal-got-his-big-panda-nickname/ Ryanthetemp (talk) 15:13, 23 November 2021 (UTC) Ryanthetemp (talk) 15:13, 23 November 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. Heartmusic678 (talk) 16:25, 24 November 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 December 2021
add Luka Doncic - "El Matador", "Luka Magic", "The Don" Jalenthejetplane (talk) 08:01, 4 December 2021 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 26 January 2022
Alex Caruso needs to be on this list. "The CaruShow" also "The Bald Mamba" and "GOAT" Reference : https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/5/9/21253076/alex-caruso-reveals-which-nickname-his-favorite-lakers-news-kevin-de-bruyne-youtube-manchester-city Thanks 141.193.5.26 (talk) 13:01, 26 January 2022 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 22 April 2022
Jayson tatum - the problem (from a tweet from lebron james) Gogeta274k (talk) 02:42, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 8 August 2022
Add Austin Reaves as AR-15 and/or Russell Westbrook as Brodie. Bernietek4 (talk) 01:31, 8 August 2022 (UTC)


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Semi-protected edit request on 27 October 2022
Sasha Vujacic - The Machine Dapainster (talk) 06:42, 27 October 2022 (UTC)

Please add. This is a great nickname Dapainster (talk) 06:43, 27 October 2022 (UTC)
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Can you add this player to the list?
The was an NBA player named Kenny Walker. His nickname was "Sky" Walker. Can you add his name to the list? This is my source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Walker_(basketball) 24.189.120.4 (talk) 01:09, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 June 2023
ADD "Candyman" (for Ray Allen) ADD "The Glitch" (for Jamal Murray) ADD "H2O" (for Allan Houston) ADD "Jumpman" (for Michael Jordan) ADD "AG" (for Aaron Gordon) ADD "Cool Hand" and "The Don" (for Luka Doncic) ADD "Zanos" (for Zion Williamson) ADD "The Problem" (for Jayson Tatum) ADD "The Finnisher" (for Lauri Markkanen) 2607:FEA8:BDE3:7000:E8B4:FCED:38E1:6B9E (talk) 02:05, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
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Edit request
Moses Malone - Chairman of the Boards

Rickey Green - The Fastest of them All

https://www.basketballnetwork.net/.amp/old-school/moses-malone-was-chairman-of-the-boards

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/malonmo01.html

2600:4040:B629:D200:F064:B763:9774:AD7F (talk) 16:28, 24 July 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅  Cherrell410  (t · c) 16:29, 25 July 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 August 2023
Add a nickname for Mikal Bridges. 'Brooklyn Bridges' Source - https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bridgmi01.html 2600:1700:AFF:610:F086:E8CA:9B64:FB8E (talk) 20:09, 30 August 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅ --Stewpot (TᴳRᴴAᴼIˢNᵀ) 17:21, 9 September 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 May 2024
Add high school nicknames (2020 Montverde "Cade and 'Em) Zdxtti (talk) 21:36, 19 May 2024 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the template. The current inclusion criteria (at the top of the article) are professional and a few notable college nicknames. Jamedeus (talk) 23:30, 19 May 2024 (UTC)