Players with the most nicknames in NBA history: Michael Jordan and LeBron James don't win this battle!

Darryl Dawkins is by far the man with the most nicknames ever: we present a top 10 of them.

Juan López | 24 Sep 2024 | 13:01
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Darryl Dawkins, the man with the most nicknames in NBA history.
Darryl Dawkins, the man with the most nicknames in NBA history.

In this beautiful article, we take a look at the players with the most nicknames in NBA history. Topping the list is Darryl Dawkins, who played for Sixers and Nets, among others, and has nearly twenty nicknames. Men like Charles Barkley and Wilt Chamberlain are also high on the list, along with, of course, the two greatest of all time, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

1. Darryl Dawkins: 19

  • 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

2. Charles Barkley: 15

  • Sir Charles, The Round Mound of Rebound, The Chuckster, The Chuck Wagon, The Prince of Pizza, The Incredible Bulk, The Leaning Tower of Pizza, Bread Truck, Boy Gorge, Love Boat, Food World, The Crisco Kid, Wide Load from Leeds, Ton of Fun, Goodtime Blimp

3. Wilt Chamberlain: 12

  • Wilt the Stilt, The Big Dipper, Dippy, Dip, The Load, Big Musty, The Record Book, Hook and Ladder, Wiltie, Whip, Whipper, Norm

3. Michael Jordan: 12

  • Mike, Air Jordan, M.J., His Airness, Money, Black Cat, Mr. June, G.O.A.T., Superman, Captain Marvel, Black Jesus, Magic Mike

5. LeBron James: 9

  • King James, LBJ, Chosen One, Bron-Bron, The Little Emperor, The Akron Hammer, L-Train, Benjamin Buckets, Captain LeMerica

5. Manute Bol: 9

  • Raan Cheg, ‘Nute, Iron Bol, The Dinka Dunker, Minutiae, The Project, ‘Nute Blockne, Rudy, The Human Pencil in Sneakers

7. Ben Simmons: 8

  • Simmo the Savage, Young Socialite, Fresh Prince, Peacemaker, Benny, The Yank, Big Ben, The Wizard of Oz

7. Melvin Turpin: 8

  • Mel, Dinner Bell, Big Dipper, El Mel, El Mucho Grande, Mealman, Turp, The Great Pumpkin

7. Toni Kukoc: 8

  • Croatian Sensation, The Waiter, Euro-Magic, The Pink Panther, Spider of Split, Kuki, Alien, Special K

10. Shaquille O'Neal: 7

  • Shaq, Diesel, The Big Aristotle, Superman, Shaq Fu, Shaq Daddy, Warrior

10. Andrew Wiggins: 7

  • Maple Jordan, Junior Jordan, The Prospect, Mr. Fantastic, Wiggs, Two-Way Wiggs, Air Canada

10. Earl Monroe: 7

  • The Pearl, Black Jesus, Black Magic, Einstein, The Lord’s Prayer, Thomas Edison, The Magic Man

10. Eric Gordon: 7

  • The Hobbit, E-Money, EG, EJ, Splash Gordon, 3G, Air Gordon

10. Dennis Rodman: 7

  • The Worm, Dennis the Menace, Country, Psycho, Rodzilla, Demolition Man, El Loc

10. Kobe Bryant: 7

  • Black Mamba, KB24, Vino, Showboat, Little Flying Warrior, The Eighth Man, Lord of the Rings

10. Anthony Davis: 7

  • Unibrow, The Brow, AD, Ant, Phatman, Street Clothes, Wilt Davis

10. Vince Carter: 7

  • V.C., Vinsanity, Air Canada, Yoda, Half-Man/Half-Amazing, Flying Man, Sunshine

And the list goes on, with players like Tim Duncan, Ray Allen, Stephen Curry, and many more, who have also left an unforgettable mark on the basketball world, not only for their talent but also for the diversity of nicknames that define them.

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