zpqmaowl Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 MIAMI -- So long, James, Allen, Pierce and Garnett.At least for one game, King James, Jesus Shuttlesworth, The Truth and KG may be headed to the backs of NBA jerseys.Some members of the Miami Heat have been told the NBA is considering having them and theBrooklyn Nets wear "nickname jerseys" in at least one of their four matchups this season. The NBA has not announced the plan, but teams apparently have been aware of the likelihood of it happening for at least several weeks."It shows growth in our league and it shows we do adapt to what's going on around us," said Ray Allen, the Heat guard who plans to wear Shuttlesworth on his jersey, a nod to his character from the "He Got Game" film. "And we're still kids, playing a kids' game. Even though we're now men playing a kids' game, we still remember where we come from. Everybody had a nickname and it's a way to let the fans in a little bit more."Players were asked to submit what names they would want on the jerseys.Four-time NBA MVP LeBron James is expected to wear "King James." Heat guard Dwyane Wadewould have any number of nicknames to choose from, with "Three" -- both his jersey number and championship-ring total -- being his current favorite.Brooklyn forward Paul Pierce has been called "The Truth" for many years, and fellow new Nets forward Kevin Garnett has long been known by his initials.The Heat and Nets are among the preseason favorites in the Eastern Conference, which Miami has won in each of the past three seasons.Miami forward Shane Battier -- who wasn't exactly thrilled about the nickname idea -- said he wanted to wear "Batman" on his jersey, though was told that Warner Brothers holds the rights to that name, and other players have also had to deal with copyright-related issues with their suggested monikers. Battier said he'll go with "Shaneo" instead."Fans will like it and so will a lot of the players," Allen said. "Guys will get a good kick out of it." the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK92 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Will the raptors just have "AWWW, C'MON GUYS!" plastered on the back of their jerseys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 No. No. No. No. This is so dumb. Stop this :censored: now. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I can see it now. Kenneth Faried with "Manimal" on his back. It's like those freaking fashion jerseys with the nicknames on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Damn you, XFL Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Damn you, XFLSomehwere... Vinnie Mac is smiling at this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 He shouldn't - the XFL stole the idea. The 1970s say hello. And so does Pete Maravich. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old School Fool Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 EDIT: Me and Gothamite posted the same exact thing at the same exact time. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I take that as a compliment. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 It's an awesome idea. The basic concept of professional sports is pretty stupid; if "Grizzlies" is okay on the front, "Z-Bo" is okay on the back. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 First thing I thought of was the '70s Braves. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Wouldn't "He Hate Me" work better for James? On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Bunky Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I can't wait to get my "Black Mamba" Lakers jersey!!!1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy_Gardner Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Brian Scalabrine NEEDS to unretire right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I can't wait for my "Birdman, Birdman" Heat jersey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmd9 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 NBA...We won't let Adidas put their logo on the jerseys, but we'll have advertising, city nicknames and player nicknames! and let's not forget the amazing sleeves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmeadowlanders Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 He shouldn't - the XFL stole the idea.The 1970s say hello. And so does Pete Maravich.Bonus points for being vs. the Bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangefaniniowa Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 If the NBA goes with the "nicknames on the back of the jerseys", then I know the world might be coming to an end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Uh, no, the world isn't coming to an end. I wouldn't be thrilled if this became a full-time thing, but for a one-game (or select few games) promotion, it's great.NickNOBs. Awesome.Scroll down for links to a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Wouldn't "He Hate Me" work better for James?"He Hate Me" would be so plausible to Cleveland fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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