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The great player nicknames
A real nickname is earned. These twenty were.
| Player | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Hakeem Olajuwon | The Dream |
| George Gervin | The Iceman |
| Karl Malone | The Mailman |
| Gary Payton | The Glove |
| Pete Maravich | Pistol |
| Tim Duncan | The Big Fundamental |
| Earvin Johnson | Magic |
| Julius Erving | Dr. J |
| Wilt Chamberlain | The Stilt |
| David Robinson | The Admiral |
| Charles Barkley | The Round Mound of Rebound |
| Allen Iverson | The Answer |
| Kevin Garnett | The Big Ticket |
| Shawn Kemp | The Reign Man |
| Dominique Wilkins | The Human Highlight Film |
| Vince Carter | Vinsanity |
| Kobe Bryant | The Black Mamba |
| Larry Bird | The Hick from French Lick |
| Nate Archibald | Tiny |
| Anthony Davis | The Brow |
All-time career leaders
| Category | Leader |
|---|---|
| career assists | John Stockton |
| career blocked shots | Hakeem Olajuwon |
| career steals | John Stockton |
| career three-pointers made | Stephen Curry |
| career rebounds | Wilt Chamberlain |
| career games played | Robert Parish |
| most championships won as a player | Bill Russell |
| most championships won as a head coach | Phil Jackson |