(Video) NBA: Kobe, LeBron & More NBA Stars Explain How They Got Their Nicknames

In anticipation of the NBA’s first “nickname jersey game” on Friday between the Nets and the Heat, some NBA stars with classic nicknames tell us how they got them.


(PHOTOS) NBA: Fans Disappointed With Chris Bosh’s Nickname Jersey; Entire Roster Revealed!

The Heat will be rocking their nicknames on their jerseys Friday night.  We had already seen a couple of the jerseys including Ray Allen’s thanks to Spike Lee, but now we have the rest of the other players.  Fans just love to make fun of Chris Bosh — esp. with the dinosaur comparisons — so what will he be rocking?!  Not what fans want.  Check it out…


(PHOTOS) NBA Considering Heat & Nets Wearing Nicknames on Jerseys; Check Out What They Could Look Like!

I heard some fans saying they don’t like this idea, but I think it’s great.  I mean, why not?!  The NBA is considering having the Heat & Nets wear nicknames on their jerseys (not for all games). Check out the details & what some of the jerseys could look like after the jump…


Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Explains Why He Dropped The Nickname ‘Pretty Boy’

Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Floyd Mayweather Jr. used to be known as “Pretty Boy” Floyd, but somewhere along the line his nickname changed to “Money” Mayweather.


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