POLL: Do You Like Andre Millers Nickname??
by cavejunctionblazer on Aug 7, 2009 10:45 PM PDT
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I was reading some Blazers related blogging and the fans were wondering what Andre Millers nickname was. Its the Penguin I told them. They seemed taken aback. The Penguin? They seemed to think I was either joking or dissing our boy Miller. So anyways, I was wondering, do you like Andre Millers nickname or should we give him another one? Alot of players have more than one, so fire away, maybe your nickname will stick. Put any nickname ideas in the comments and let see who can come up with the coolest one for Miller. By the way here is a link to a huge list of NBA player nicknames. Maybe it will give you some ideas!
http://str8hoops.com/nba-player-nicknames/
PS- I cant find any info on why/how he got the nickname Penguin but if anyone knows please post it here. Thanks.
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Props to the first person
to get a pic of a penguin in a Blazer jersey!
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by cavejunctionblazer on Aug 7, 2009 10:46 PM PDT reply actions
I like it.
I don’t really know what the heck it means, but it’s unusual. Unusual seems to be pretty hard to come by today. When all the nicknames that stick are like BRoy and Trout, direct tie-ins to the player names, it is refreshing to hear something that is a little different. And if we ever get to a point where the Vanilla Gorilla sets a pick for the Penguin who slides to the hole and dishes to a driving BRex for the short arm rim rattler then I will just have to sit back and smile.
Oh, and based on the customized jersey that Ben got a picture of last season, Rudy needs to be nicknamed ‘Sexy Time.’
Everybody was a baby once, Arthur. Oh, sure, maybe not today, or even yesterday. But once. Babies, chum: tiny, dimpled, fleshy mirrors of our us-ness, that we parents hurl into the future, like leathery footballs of hope. And you've got to get a good spiral on that baby, or evil will make an interception.
driving=cutting
Everybody was a baby once, Arthur. Oh, sure, maybe not today, or even yesterday. But once. Babies, chum: tiny, dimpled, fleshy mirrors of our us-ness, that we parents hurl into the future, like leathery footballs of hope. And you've got to get a good spiral on that baby, or evil will make an interception.
Totally agree...
With all of this talk of Brandon Roy’s extension this week, it started to dawn on me how much I hate his nickname. So unoriginal and it ties him in with the likes of J-Lo and A-Rod. Not the best company. I like “the Natural” but it hasn’t seemed to stick as well as “blah-roy” has.
Maybe basketball just isn't your game. I know, let's have a spelling contest.
Agreed
“the Natural” is soooo much better than B Roy. I say both though. Using “B Roy” works well when referring to him in conversation, but for things like introductions at the games and on sportcenter, Brandon “The Natural” Roy has a good ring to it.
by BigMacAttackin on Aug 8, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
i despise the first initial of first name, first syllable of last name
Brandon is better than that
by GreatOden'sRaven on Aug 9, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
The Dre-Mil....
polishin’ up these youngstas’ games….;)
by odenation2009 on Aug 8, 2009 12:23 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
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I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
I like the Penguin.
It’s unique, and penguins are pretty cool. Yes, that’s a pun.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
because he's as awesome as danny devito
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
besides, who wouldn't want to hear
“A lob to Batman from the Penguin”
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Aug 8, 2009 1:50 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ha ha, good one!
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I say...
We call him Dr. Dre. The penguin is just flat out lame!! So you heard it here first… Dr. Dre
Kung fu panda?
I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
Darn you for linking to that website
I spent way too much time looking over that list. Some notes:
Funniest nickname: Darko Milicic – The Human Victory Cigar
Honorable Mention: Jason Kidd – Ason Kidd
Worst Nickname: Drew Gooden – The Big Drizzle
Honorable Mention: Hilton Armstrong – Hungry Hungry Hilton
Best Nickname: Allen Iverson – The Answer (always loved that one)
Honorable Mention: Samuel Dalembert – The Haitian Sensation
Honorable Mention: Gilbert Arenas – Agent Zero
Honorable Mention: Chris Anderson – The Birdman
Is that really one of his nicknames?: Manu Ginobili – Obi-Wan Ginobili
Honorable mention: Brandon Roy – The Blade
(never once heard B-Roy called “The Blade”
Two points scored by GO’ = "thunderdunk"
by T$ 225 on Aug 8, 2009 8:07 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I thought B-Roy's nickname is the Yellow Mamba?
Or at least he’d like it to be….
I could get behind The Blade. Appropriate because of the way he slices through defense. Perhaps Brandon “Ginsu” Roy or Brandon “Hattori Hanzo” Roy?
I can't find any info on how he got the nickname The Penguin either -- if that even is his nickname!
And I’ve been looking pretty hard, nudge nudge, wink wink.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Which Penguin is it?
The animal or the Batman villain? I like both, but I don’t know if either one is an image that strikes fear in the heart of opponents.
My personal favorite is Tough Juice for Caron Butler. My favorite Blazer has to be the Vanilla Gorilla. I wish Ricey would call him that during games, but Joel must not like it or he’d surely use such a jawsome nickname. The Straitjacket for Ron Artest is good, but he’s so uniquely crazy (I hope you’ve heard of his underwear escapades). Austin Croshere – Cro, the Crusher has to be sarcastic.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Aug 8, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Steve Blake has a nickname???
Steve Blake – Los
wat
You have my axe!
by you have my axe on Aug 8, 2009 10:55 AM PDT reply actions
Can I call him Daz?
“He’s whiter than white”
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
Well...
dad-gum it all anyways!
Guess it’s time to author up a clarifying signature so I am not accused of swag-hopping.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone in here makes me laugh so hard. You guys are great! There are some funny names on that list. And I also like the penguin nickname but I think he deserves more nicknames besides the Penguin. How about calling him A-MiLL or 3 MiLL… LOL just kidding! How about “Smooth Move”?? Andre “Smooth Move” Miller sounds good to me!
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by cavejunctionblazer on Aug 8, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions
I've heard him being called Android before.
Because of his first name and because his durability is super human in basketball.
The Penguin is awesome, if for no other reason than it’s uniqueness.
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
meh
I don’t mind the penguin, but I’m not sure how apt it is.
Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour--Ovid
If I were a moderator
I’d ban anyone that suggested AM. Honestly…AI, MJ, LBJ, LMA, TO, GO, …not to mention all the JKidd, JWill, BRoy, DMiles, ad nauseum…. have some originality, like the old nicknames! The Big Dipper, Magic, the Plastic Man, Never Nervous Pervis…etc—those had some thought behind them, or were at least somewhat original.
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Perfect Zach Randolph nickname
Zach Randolph’s nickname should be the Hot Potato. He’s being passed around and when the game ends (trade deadline) the team holding him loses…..50+ games.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
+1
Android drives, dishes to Batman in the corner, to The Natural, he pulls up… it’s in! Portland wins!
I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it
How about
“The Killer” I like it, besides, we need some grit to us now, and does it get any grimier than “The Killer”?? As for Roy, A friend of mine started calling him “Slow Magic” not referring to magic Johnson, but describing the slow and methodical way that he breaks down, humiliates and conquers his opponent. I love that name for Brandon Roy, I actually call him all 4 nicknames from time to time " B Roy" “The Natural” “The Provider” and of course “Slow Magic” Go Blazers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Blues Brothers
Jake and Elrod called the nun at their Catholic school “The Penguin”
and Miller went to that Catholic school neat Compton
Coincidence?
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