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Facts check needed.
http://projectspurs.com/2009-article...es-part-1.htmlNormally with a team like the Spurs, whom other NBA fans call boring, you think you'd really have to dig for some good nicknames of current and former players and Spurs teams. But going through the Spurs history database, stored between my cerebrum and temporal lobe, I was able to find some really cool nicknames. Here are my top 5, in no particular order.
1. The A-Train
Often forgotten as one of the most dominating centers of the ABA and early NBA years is Artis Gilmore. Gilmore, who was nicknamed the A-Train for his dominating style of play, averaged 22.3 points and 17 rebounds a game during his ABA tenure. In his NBA career, he averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds a game, but somehow has yet to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
2. The Admiral
Speaking of dominating centers, the Spurs have not and possibly will not ever see a more dominating center in silver & black than David Robinson. Nicknamed the Admiral because of his Naval Academy background, Robinson is a three-time NBA Champion, three-time Olympic Gold medalist and has career averages of 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3 blocks and 1.4 steals per game.
3. The Little General
The Little General is more than an obscure movie released in 1912. It is best known as the nickna,e for the 5-11, 185 lb. point guard with the southern twang, Avery was cut from the Spurs several times, but kept coming back for more, until he made a career in San Antonio from 93-01. Perhaps best known for the shot that won the Spurs their first championship in 1999, Avery was a second coach to his teammates and one of the most vocal point guards the Spurs have ever had.
4. The Twin Towers
Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon were originally known as the twin towers in Houston from 1984-88, but David Robinson and Tim Duncan took over from 1997-2003. Having two seven-footers manning the paint provided the Spurs with likely the best frontcourt combo in the NBA, and it also made for a lot of blocked shots. The Spurs won two championships during the Twin Towers' reign in San Antonio.
5. Ice or The Iceman
Of all the Spurs nicknames, this is, in my opinion, the coolest one of all. George Gervin, nicknamed "the Iceman" for his cool demeanor on the court, makes Chuck Liddell look like a wannabe. The original Iceman was a sight in the old Hemisfair days. A lanky 6-7 shooting guard, Gervin had career NBA averages of 26.2 points and 4.6 rebounds and will always be remembered for his silky-smooth fingerroll.
Come back for part two of this series later this week.
Facts check needed.
how about antoine the "junkyard dog" car...dejaun "im not your teddy"blair..george "not the iceman"hill..or just bill curley
Robinson is a three-time NBA Champion? Just saying...
Drob has earned 2 rings.... not 3
and only two olympic gold medals.
LMAO the dude has already changed the # of NBA championships on his blog.
Antoine Carr was the "Big Dog" not the Junkyard Dog.how about antoine the "junkyard dog" car...dejaun "im not your teddy"blair..george "not the iceman"hill..or just bill curley
T-Rex, funny and descriptive.
Wow, you guys are quick. I changed it like ten minutes after I posted it and re-read it this morning. Bad typo on my part. A few of the nicknames mentioned I forgot about, so I'll be sure to mention them in the second list. Thanks again for reading.
The Rifleman better be in the next 5
the list is el stinko
A-Train!!!
how about antoine the "junkyard dog" car...dejaun "im not your teddy"blair..george "not the iceman"hill..or just bill curleyMario Ellie, however, was sometimes refered to as the Junkyard DogAntoine Carr was the "Big Dog" not the Junkyard Dog.
Alfredrick "The Great" Hughes
Don't Forget
James Silas "Captian Late" or "Snake" or as the late Pat Tillman would say "JIMMY SY!!!!!!"
Larry Keanon "Special K"
Captain late As I recall was popular. Moore Was called JUNIOR!!. MY top 5 are
1. Iceman........people now or 30 years ago strill know this name.
2. Admiral...... Still relatively recent and should be known for a long time to come
3. Mr Fundamental...... Easily a top 3 being so current. How well will it be known 30 yers from now?
4. A- Train...... Gilmore was well known in that time period and still somewhat known now.
5. Captain Late..... Not all know this one, but he was definitly one of the first big nicknames. Silas was the man.
6. Littel General. AJ's nickname was known, but one woners if people will know 20 ears form now.
7, Blues brothers.... Anyone recall this?? maybe not worthy of a top spot, but was huge during its time. I think it would be a great marketing idea to bring this back now.
Others worth mentioning
Sean Elliott..the Ninja the rifleman, Johmmy Moore..JUNIOR, Cadilac Anderson,
Im sure im missing some others, but these stood out at the moment I wrote this piece.
I heard DeJuan Blair's pro-nickname was going to be "Pit Bull" I like it! He seems like a beast on the boards.
It was Antoine "Big Dog" Carr, because he was the big guy off the bench in his years here.how about antoine the "junkyard dog" car...dejaun "im not your teddy"blair..george "not the iceman"hill..or just bill curley
Actually it was called the "Bruise Brothers" I believe because they were at or near the top in the rebounding stats.7, Blues brothers.... Anyone recall this?? maybe not worthy of a top spot, but was huge during its time. I think it would be a great marketing idea to bring this back now.
George Karl's nickname (at least among the womenfolk of my acquaintance who thought he with his golden locks and cute smile was absolutely gorgeous) was Tu Tu as in his number 22, get it?
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