The top ten most classic nicknames in NBA history, Black Mamba is only ranked fourth, and the first place deserves its reputation! (Part 2)

They are legends in the basketball world, their nicknames are well-known and have become common memories of generations of fans. In the history of the NBA, the nickname of the star is one of the most colorful cultural symbols. Compared with today's slightly "civilized" league, the NBA in the past was full of all kinds of strange costumes, trash talk and unforgettable star nicknames, which together constitute the unique charm of the NBA. These nicknames are not only friendly and warm, but also very interesting, but also the best interpretation of the player's characteristics and spirit. Today I will take a look at the top ten most classic nicknames in NBA history (5-1) and experience the basketball era full of personality and passion.

Fifth place: Little Emperor James

James participated in the draft as a high school student and became famous all over the world in high school. His high school teammates all called him the "little emperor", and later the media used this nickname when introducing him. The origins of this nickname can be traced back to James' high school days. The most popular version of the Bible in the Western world is the King James Version. Reminding of James' dominance on the high school court, the reporter who reported on the game in James' high school began to call him this. Of course, James' nickname has long changed now, and there is a familiar Daniel Daniel who can play in the comment section.

4th place: Black Mamba Kobe

Kobe's nickname was chosen by himself. In an interview, the reporter asked Kobe what he would choose if an animal was used to represent himself. Kobe said the name "Black Mamba" without hesitation. Black Mamba is a venomous snake with particularly strong offensiveness, and Kobe's offense is also sharp and fatal. At the beginning, Kobe's nickname was "Peter" because he had a brilliant performance as soon as he debuted, winning the slam dunk contest and determined to surpass Jordan. But the degree of spread of "Black Mamba" ultimately far surpassed that of "Peter".

Third place: Answer Iverson

Iverson's nickname is also my own. At the beginning, people thought he was a question boy, but Iverson used the "answer" to hit the question back. When he first entered the league, he tattooed the "answer" on his left arm. Iverson was born in a black neighborhood and was a problem teenager since childhood, so when he was a child, adults often used the word "problem" to describe him. So when I grew up, Iverson tattooed the "answer" on his arm in order to prove himself, meaning that he is not a question but an answer.

Second place: Magician Johnson

The nickname of Magician Johnson has almost become synonymous with his name. To date, the Magician is still the best point guard in history. The term "Magician" vividly reflects his pass magical, endless changes and elusive. What makes him great is that fans are much more familiar with his nickname than his real name. Because his passing skills were too superb, it was as unpredictable as magic, especially his "passing without watching people" skill, Johnson, who was still a high school student at the time, won the title of "Magician" on the court.

No. 1: Flying Jordan

As recognized as the GOAT in the basketball world, Michael Jordan not only won the dunk contest for two consecutive years, but also completed three consecutive championships twice. His nickname for "Flying Man" comes from his perverted stagnation and bounce ability. In a game where Jordan faced the Lakers, facing the defense of three Lakers players, including the Magic, Jordan took off from the free throw line with the ball in his right hand and leaped over the three Lakers players to complete a dunk. This incredible volley dunk gave Jordan the title of "Flying Man". The sneaker brand called Air Jordan founded by Nike for Jordan has spread all over the world with Jordan's rise, and the brand has also brought Nike tens of billions of revenue. So the Air Jordan is well deserved.

These classic nicknames not only represent the characteristics and achievements of the players, but also carry the inheritance of NBA culture. Behind each nickname is a wonderful story, a memory of basketball history. Nowadays, the nickname culture in the league seems to be gradually fading, but these classic nicknames will always remain in the hearts of old fans.