Case No. 1, Tim Duncan
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ESPN's Chris Berman has been giving nicknames to professional athletes for the past 22 years. But, as Berman's former broadcast partner Jerry "Rolls" Reuss once said, "Nicknames are a game everyone can play."
True Bermanisms Tim Duncan "Donuts" Just a logical choice and maybe he can reap some endorsements as well. Ken Anderson Charlotte, N.C. This has probably been suggested a million times, but in the tradition of Berman's other nicknames, let's keep it simple (and irrelevant to the player's personality or stature). Ben Maynor Durham, N.C. Tim "You can't stop me from" Duncan (and other variations) I know you're looking for something that will stick like "The Diesel" or "The Shaq Daddy," but if you're looking for something during the highlight reel it's all too obvious. Tim " I can't stop" Duncan, Tim " I won't stop" Duncan, Tim " you can't stop me from" Duncan. Andy Spanburgh Albany, N.Y. Tim "Slam" Duncan At the risk of oversimplification, Tim "Slam" Duncan. KC Martel Canoga Park, Calif. Tim "Demon" Duncan Teammates and teams will come and go, but his name sounds familiar to that of his alma mater's nickname. in a time when nobody is playing college ball for four years, Tim was a Demon Deacon until he graduated. Josh Brentwood, Tenn. Tim "Don't Call me Sandy" Duncan Because it's funny. John Brogan Indianapolis Tim Duncan "Hines" Because his game is as sweet as chocolate layer cake. Ross Mandel New York Tim Duncan "Yo-Yo" It's OK to have the nickname after the last name, right? This reminds me of a toy I had "in my younger days" and all the tricks one could do with it. Brad Theurer Gaithersburg, Md. Tiny Tim Duncan It's rare that you find someone both as big and timid as Duncan, and this would address his huge size along with his mild ego. Glen Russell Concord, Calif. Tim "The Toolman" Duncan For his use of all tools offensive and defensive. Whether he's getting the block to start a fast-break, taking it to the rack to finish a broken play, or just stepping back and hitting the low angle bank shot, Tim Duncan is the man with all the tools to get the job done! Justin Callahan Boyne City, Mich. Tim "When he ain't rebounding he's" Duncan Ashley Harmon Statesboro, Ga. Tim "Cookies Are For" Duncan Steven Koo Somers, N.Y. Tim Duncan "On You" Gilbert Rivera Los Angeles Tim "Over and" Duncan Because when he's on his game, it's over and done for you and your team. Mike Basart San Diego, Calif. Non-Berman nicknames Tim "Dunkin' " Duncan Because he's a dunking machine! Kevin Goddard Allston, Mass. Spurfection The man is spurfect and can score at the spur of the moment. Patrick Lovett Milton, Mass. T. Diddy It's just catchy. Remi Brown Tulsa, Okla. The Captain If David Robinson is The Admiral then Duncan should be "The Captain" because he keeps the Spurs boat afloat and sailing the correct course. Bill Gover Laurinburg, N.C. Texas Lexus Tim "the Texas Lexus" Duncan - because he plays his position smoothly and seemingly effortless. Kenny A. Brooks Tipton The Teacher Because he's got class! Lisa Glicksman Baldwin, N.Y. Texas National Bank "Texas National Bank" because his bank shot is money. Nick New York Tim "The Gas Man" Duncan Because he's going to take the diesel out of L.A. Matt Garbo Lyndhurst, N.J. Tower of Power Not only is Tim Duncan one-half of the twin towers, but he makes this team go with his powerful dunks and his old-school moves. If he doesn't play, the Spurs' engine does not rev strongly, but with Tim in the lineup, this is one powerful team. Laurel Rodriguez San Antonio, Texas Dunk Man It sounds like Duncan. Kyle Christensen Beaverton, Ore. The Silent Assassin That's the way he plays. You don't think he's doing much and then bam ... he's hit you with 20 points, 15 boards, and three or four blocked shots, not to mention the ones he alters just by being in the middle. Eugene Raleigh, N.C. Big Fundamentals Although this is what Shaq nicknamed him, it is very fitting. TD can do it all and is fundamentally sound at doing it. He even uses the glass. Carlton Laurel, Md. The Big Chill Quiet, calm, and cool composure but gets down and dirty when tampered with. This was also an ice storm that hit San Antonio two years ago when the Spurs took the NBA Title! Gabriel Moreno San Antonio, Texas The Anchor If David Robinson is The Admiral of the ship then Duncan must be the one to hold it down. Unspectatcular but solid, a good ship can't stay grounded without The Anchor. Terry Brooks Chattanooga, Tenn. The Gentle Giant He plays huge, but he doesn't say much or show much emotion. Cash Dallas Tim "Atlas" Duncan Atlas carrying the world on his strong shoulders comes to my mind. And remember the old Charles Atlas ads. Gaurav Gupte Charlotte, N.C. Rim-Tim-Tim Tim plays near the rim and is a good guy, heroic character like Rin-Tin-Tin. Mike Leahy Nashville, Tenn. The "Duncanator" I like this because he goes out on the court and just plays. He does it very efficiently. Plus, "I'll be back" is something that can be said for him because he is so young and determined. Peter Nieves Storrs, Conn. Chairman of the Backboard He averages more bank shots that the rest of the league combined. Thom Pullman, Wash. Dr. Duncan He goes to work with steady hands. He disects defenses like the actors from ER do patients. Ty Eriksen Vancouver, Wash. The Main Attraction Since you have the Big Ticket in Kevin Garnett, I figure Duncan's a better player overall in the division and deserves a one-up type nickname. Ryan Klopp Saint Joseph, Mich. The Big Quiet Because he quietly tears his oppponents apart Nick Stafford Rice Lake, Wis. The Joy of St. Croix Hareendra Yalamanchili Ashland, Ky. Captain Courteous I figure that since David Robinson is The Admiral and Captain is one rank below Admiral, why not Captain Courteous? David was there first and has been there longer, he deserves the Admiralship instead of Duncan. Ryan Isley Akron, Ohio The Sheriff Due to the fact that he's out west and keeping order in the paint. D.L.Pierson Cleveland The Cactus Why: He already plays for the Spurs, which is a sharp object and he plays in the state of Texas, where there is plenty of cactus and the real reason being that he is the thorn in everyone's side! Eric Burns Flint, Mich.  Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories |
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