Ever since Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans all over the world have gone crazy about the team. The ...

Earning the nickname "Big Papi," Ortiz was money ... The 6-foot-9 floor general was a three-time NBA MVP who led the league in assists four times, averaged double-digit assists per game in nine ...

There are many things we like about Basketball Reference, but one of our favorites is the work they put into compiling nicknames (some popular, some very obscure) for NBA players throughout history.

In the NBA, nicknames often become an integral part ... sparking widespread laughter and a viral reaction across the league. Wembanyama, already nicknamed "The Alien" for his unprecedented ...

Niang first received the nickname in college ... Now with the Cavaliers, Niang finds himself on one of the top teams in the NBA this season. They currently sit atop the Eastern Conference ...