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  1. 03-29-2007 #1
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    http://www.nba.com/features/chinese_...es_070329.html
    SECAUCUS, NJ, March 29, 2007 -- German Racecar is hot, and he's working hard to get his team to the playoffs. Meanwhile Little Emperor lords over the East and his team just clinched a postseason spot.

    Hold on, hold on, what are you talking about? Who is German Racecar? Little Emperor? Well, let us explain: those are NBA players' nicknames in China.

    "German Racecar" is Dirk Nowitzki, his ability to roll on court like a racecar, and he is, of course, from Germany. Meanwhile, China's Little Emperor is our "King James." For instance, do you want to know why Tim Duncan is called Stone Buddha? Scroll down. And while you're there check out the 10 Chinese nicknames we picked for you to vote on in our poll.



    Team Player Chinese Nickname Translation of Chinese Nickname Explanation
    Cavaliers LeBron James 小皇帝 (Xiao Huang Di) Little Emperor Direct translation of English nickname "King James"

    Dallas Dirk Nowitzki 德国战车 (De Guo Zhan Che) German Racecar Dirk's ability to roll on court like a racecar. And he is a player from Germany.
    Denver Carmelo Anthony 甜瓜 (Tian Gua) Sweet Melon The nickname "'Melo" resembles "Melon." "Sweet Melon" refers to Carmelo's sweet and cute appearance
    Detroit Richard Hamilton 面具人 (Mian Ju Ren) Man in the Mask Hamilton's habit of wearing a mask on court
    Miami Shaquille O'Neal 俠客(Xia Ke) Warrior "Xia Ke" means righteous and respectful warriors in ancient China
    Minnesota Kevin Garnett 狼王 (Lang Wang) King of the Wolves Meaning leader of the Timberwolves
    New Jersey Vince Carter 飞人 (Fei Ren) Flying Man Carter's ability to leap and make amazing dunks
    Phoenix Boris Diaw
    法国魔术师 (Fa Guo Mo Shu Shi) French Magician
    Diaw's ability to play basketball as if playing magic. And he is a player from France.
    San Antonio Tim Duncan 石 佛(Shi Fo ) Stone Buddha Duncan is very strong and calm just like the Buddha.
    San Antonio Emanuel Ginobili 阿根廷飞人 (A Gan Ting Fei Ren) Argentina ¡¯s Flying Man Ginobili's ability to jump. And he is a player from Argentina
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    Quote Originally Posted by lovespurs forever
    http://www.nba.com/features/chinese_...es_070329.html
    SECAUCUS, NJ, March 29, 2007 -- German Racecar is hot, and he's working hard to get his team to the playoffs. Meanwhile Little Emperor lords over the East and his team just clinched a postseason spot.

    Hold on, hold on, what are you talking about? Who is German Racecar? Little Emperor? Well, let us explain: those are NBA players' nicknames in China.

    "German Racecar" is Dirk Nowitzki, his ability to roll on court like a racecar, and he is, of course, from Germany. Meanwhile, China's Little Emperor is our "King James." For instance, do you want to know why Tim Duncan is called Stone Buddha? Scroll down. And while you're there check out the 10 Chinese nicknames we picked for you to vote on in our poll.



    Team Player Chinese Nickname Translation of Chinese Nickname Explanation
    Cavaliers LeBron James 小皇帝 (Xiao Huang Di) Little Emperor Direct translation of English nickname "King James"

    Dallas Dirk Nowitzki 德国战车 (De Guo Zhan Che) German Racecar Dirk's ability to roll on court like a racecar. And he is a player from Germany.
    Denver Carmelo Anthony 甜瓜 (Tian Gua) Sweet Melon The nickname "'Melo" resembles "Melon." "Sweet Melon" refers to Carmelo's sweet and cute appearance
    Detroit Richard Hamilton 面具人 (Mian Ju Ren) Man in the Mask Hamilton's habit of wearing a mask on court
    Miami Shaquille O'Neal 俠客(Xia Ke) Warrior "Xia Ke" means righteous and respectful warriors in ancient China
    Minnesota Kevin Garnett 狼王 (Lang Wang) King of the Wolves Meaning leader of the Timberwolves
    New Jersey Vince Carter 飞人 (Fei Ren) Flying Man Carter's ability to leap and make amazing dunks
    Phoenix Boris Diaw
    法国魔术师 (Fa Guo Mo Shu Shi) French Magician
    Diaw's ability to play basketball as if playing magic. And he is a player from France.
    San Antonio Tim Duncan 石 佛(Shi Fo ) Stone Buddha Duncan is very strong and calm just like the Buddha.
    San Antonio Emanuel Ginobili 阿根廷飞人 (A Gan Ting Fei Ren) Argentina ¡¯s Flying Man Ginobili's ability to jump. And he is a player from Argentina
    lol Lang Wang = KG
    Sweet Melon = Melo- he does have a melon head
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  5. 03-29-2007 #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by T-Pain
    lol Lang Wang = KG
    Sweet Melon = Melo- he does have a melon head
    He had a baby face.
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    Denver Carmelo Anthony 甜瓜 (Tian Gua) Sweet Melon The nickname "'Melo" resembles "Melon." "Sweet Melon" refers to Carmelo's sweet and cute appearance
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    San Antonio Tim Duncan 石 佛(Shi Fo ) Stone Buddha Duncan is very strong and calm just like the Buddha.
    Shi Fo 'Fo Sure.
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    Bruce Bowen: Tu Do Tou
    Kobe Bryant: Xiao Ji Ji
    Jason Terry: Ben Dan Lao Hei
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    tim duncan knows 1000 buddha palms!!!!!! one hit and ur dead
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    Tim Duncan 石 佛(Shi Fo )
    Ironically, when he misses a free throw, my nickname for him is Shi Fu.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lovespurs forever
    He had a baby face.
    Aunt Jemima
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    AND we call Bowen Uncle 3.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tigole Bitties
    Bruce Bowen: Tu Do Tou
    Kobe Bryant: Xiao Ji Ji
    Jason Terry: Ben Dan Lao Hei
    lol
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    When I was over there I heard Shaq referred to as 大鲨, or Big Shark. Partly due to a shark's feroicty or something but mainly because shark sounds a lot like Shaq to Chinese people. No, I'm not making this up.
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    Dirk Nowitzki : Dink No Wis Ki

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tigole Bitties
    Bruce Bowen: Tu Do Tou
    Kobe Bryant: Xiao Ji Ji
    Jason Terry: Ben Dan Lao Hei
    LMAO
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    I just how many of us are chinese?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gilmor
    I just how many of us are chinese?
    Count me in! Live from Shanghai right now!
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    Quote Originally Posted by angel_luv
    You don't think Melo's got a sweet little face?

    at Shaq being "righteous and respectful"...

    Those are cool.
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    Diaw does look like a magician in the court. But with too many mistakes.
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