nba.fanhouse.com - 8/20/2008
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Andre Iguodala feels like a new man with his new contract and new teammates who should take the Sixers to new heights. As such, he wants a new nickname. From the Philadelphia Daily News (via Skeets via Sixersoul ): "I don't like 'Iggy,' I don't mind 'The Other A.I.,' " he said. "It just shows the fans are watching basketball and know what I do. I want to be 'Dre, that's it. "The A.I. ...
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ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... No, players can not choose their own nicknames. They can try. But in the end, nicknames belong to those who use them, not those whom they describe. ...
Iguodala Isn't Down With 'Iggy Hop' Nickname
The Sporting Blog —
... Put it this way: Iguodala's first choice, "Dre," is at best just his first name shortened, at worst, a really unimaginative way to evoke the good Doctor. Now really, if you're Iguodala's people, what's a better gimmick: Sort of ripping off an aging rap mogul (paging Bobby "Russell" Simmons ... ), or striking off into uncharted NBA territory? Matt Watson asked if players can choose their own nicknames; not sure they can do it by themselves, but their representation should be able to. ...
Arron Afflalo has too many nicknames
Detroit Bad Boys —
... I’m on the record saying players shouldn’t be allowed to choose their own nickname, but for the sake of clarify,perhaps we should make an exception. ...
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