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The 34 players with the most nicknames in NBA history

Air Jordan, Chef Curry, Black Mamba, King James, Slim Reaper or Diesel are some of the most legendary nicknames in the basketball world.

Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Shaquille O'Neal

In the United States, they really like to give athletes nicknames. This is especially true in a game like basketball and a league like the NBA. Many players have been given different nicknames throughout their careers, but here we are going to review the 34 players who have the most.

From Wilt Chamberlain to Stephen Curry passing through all eras and legends like Michael Jordan or LeBron James, no player who has passed through the league is spared.

The 34 players with the most nicknames in NBA history

  1. Darryl Dawkins: 19

    Nicknames: Chocolate Thunder, Double D, Dawk, Dr. Dunk, Sir Slam, Zandokan the Mad Dunker, Dunk You Very Much, Candy Slam, Sweet D, Big Dawk, Master of Disaster, Squawkin’ Dawkin, Double D Dunk, Sir Dunk, Dunk It, Pure Pleasure, Cool Breeze, Dr. Jam, Demon of Destin

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