NBA planning nickname jerseys; nickname game

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MIAMI -- So long, James, Allen, Pierce and Garnett.

At least for one game, King James, Jesus Shuttlesworth, The Truth and KG may be headed to the backs of NBA jerseys.

Some members of the Miami Heat have been told the NBA is considering having them and the Brooklyn Nets wear "nickname jerseys" in at least one of their four matchups this 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.

"It shows growth in our league and it shows we do adapt to what's going on around us," said Ray 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."

Players were asked to submit what names they would want on the jerseys.

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.

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.

The Heat and Nets are among the preseason favorites in the Eastern Conference, which Miami has won in each of the past three seasons.

Miami forward Shane Battier -- who wasn't exactly thrilled about the nickname idea -- said he wanted to wear "Batman" on his jersey, though was told that Warner Brothers holds the rights to that name, and other players have also had to deal with copyright-related issues with their suggested monikers. Battier said he'll go with "Shaneo" instead.

"Fans will like it and so will a lot of the players," Allen said. "Guys will get a good kick out of it."
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I think there were only five players that have ever had their nicknames on their jersey, and that was during the 70's.


It should stay that way.
 
#HeHateMe

Let's see who is baller enough to get that one!
 
Yep, it is legally just "Nenê."
 
BTW, I don't like the idea. Just for fun, what would our players wear?

Aldridge - L-Train
Lillard - Dame
Matthews -Wessy
Nic - Half amazing, Half the time
Robinson - TRob
Barton - The Thrill
Lopez - Sideshow Bob
McCollum - Erkle
Freeland - Suckanator
 
The NBA Is Considering Nickname Jerseys for players..

OK only on the Heat and Nets for this season....Would you be a fan of this if it were to be for every teams player? Or would you care?



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."
 
Re: The NBA Is Considering Nickname Jerseys for players..

Super friends ruining the NBA even further.

What is this - the And1 mix tour?!
 
Re: The NBA Is Considering Nickname Jerseys for players..

I hate it on the surface, but it's got my approval if Ray goes ahead with "Shuttlesworth". Spike and Denzel will be courtside for that game, guaranteed.
 
SheedSoNasty said:
BTW, I don't like the idea. Just for fun, what would our players wear?

Aldridge - L-Train
Lillard - Dame
Matthews -Wessy
Nic - Half amazing, Half the time
Robinson - TRob
Barton - The Thrill
Lopez - Sideshow Bob
McCollum - Erkle
Freeland - Suckanator
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repped (because it's funny)
 
Re: The NBA Is Considering Nickname Jerseys for players..

Merge please
 
This just degrades the league. Even most Rec leagues are above this. It's farcical. Cartoonish. Juvenile. What a joke. And it cements the reality that the NBA is not serious sport, but entertainment, and it's manipulated as such.
 
I actually think this is a fun idea

Shuttlesworth jerseys are gonna be hot
 
I want a Mediocre Pizza-Man jersey!
 
Ahhhhh ya!

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Kobe's would be "She Hate Me."
 
Re: The NBA Is Considering Nickname Jerseys for players..

Sounds like the fans may have some homework to do over this next NBA season....I mean not all players have nicknames.
 
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