Cav-A-Shaq: 20 Cleveland-Inspired Shaq Nicknames
An inevitable nickname for Cleveland's new dynamic duo.
At this hour, we know two things for sure: A.) Shaquille O’Neal has been traded to the Cavs; B.) Shaq loves giving himself nicknames. That’s why we wanted to welcome the Big Fella with open arms and 20 Cleveland-inspired nickname suggestions. Anything to make Cleveland feel like home for the three-time NBA Finals MVP.
The Remake on the Lake – There’s little doubt that Shaq will pledge to bring a championship back to the Mistake on the Lake, just like he pledged to when he arrived in Miami.
Cav-a-Shaq – This one might turn a phrase with negative memories (“Hack-a-Shaq”) into something more pleasant.
LeBrawn – LeBron James is big, but No. 23’s only medium sized compared to the giant-sized No. 34.
The Twibe - A fusion of the hometown Tribe and The_Real_Shaq’s Twitter obsession.
Brad Daughterneze &
Scary Larry Nance – Cleveland saw some good big men back in the day, but they’ve never seen anything like the Big Fella.
Zone Thugs-N-Harmony – The only way you are going to stop a revitalized Shaq in Cleveland is with a lot of zone and a full assortment of fouls.
Shaquillbasa- Kielbasa is one of the most popular foods around town, and it wouldn’t surprise us to see this moniker pop up on a few menus.
Chief Shaq Fu – Chief Wahoo gets a modern-day update, and named after one of the worst rap acts in history (sorry, big guy).
Basketball Jim Brown – Ain’t nobody bullied Cleveland opponents like Jim Brown did during his prime until, well, now.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Wall of Fame – Try to take it to the hole on the Diesel. Just try it. Especially with LeBron as his Swat Team partner.
Bartles (and James) -The best duo from the 80s not named Hall and Oates, Magic and Kareem, Montana and Rice or Crockett and Tubbs reborn.
The Kardiac Big – Paying homage to the Browns team that came the closest to beating the ‘72 Dolphins, aka the Kardiac Kids.
Zydrunas Ilswatskus – The Big Aristotle isn’t the defensive force he used to be, but he still loves to sit back in the cut and send balls flying into the stands.
Shaqer Heights – That place ain’t called Shaker Heights any more. Get out the spray paint and change the signs, Clevelanders.
Hot Bod – If skinny-ass, underachieving John “Hot Rod” Williams gets to be Hot Rod, then Mr. O’Neal gets to be Hot Bod. Only fair.
The Dawg Mound – Hey, in Cleveland both the size of the dog in the fight and the size of the fight in the dog matter.
Cavalanche – Is exactly what’s going to hit the Eastern Conference later this year. Can’t you see him running down the court making that shivering face he makes?
The Big O’Hio – Might as well start taking bets on how long it will take Shaq to give himself this nickname. Gonna happen.
Dark Price – He will have to really, really, REALLY work on his free-throw shooting, but we can see him going here, too.
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June 25th, 2009 at 7:50 amHow about “The Big Steamer”? Because that’s all he is gonna be layin in clevo.
June 25th, 2009 at 10:53 amShaqleveland O’Neal
June 25th, 2009 at 11:06 amThose are all terrible nicknames. Dark Price is just flat out racist.
However, the Big Steamer, as JM02141 suggested, is hilarious!
June 25th, 2009 at 11:15 amThe Shaqalier?
June 25th, 2009 at 11:15 amWhile I like the Big Steamer, I think we should go with the more commonly known “Cleveland Steamer”.
June 25th, 2009 at 11:39 amthe big Dagger
June 25th, 2009 at 12:41 pmThe Big Snowplow
June 25th, 2009 at 12:53 pmWitness Protection, Sir Shaqtus, The Shaqominable Snowman
June 25th, 2009 at 12:58 pmYeesh. Where’s the comically oversized Vaudevillian hook when you need it?
June 25th, 2009 at 1:23 pmI personally like Witness Protection. Think that one is pretty good.
June 25th, 2009 at 1:25 pmbig snowplow, big bus, big witness, I like shaquille o’hio too (with the i pronouced e)
June 25th, 2009 at 2:08 pmIf your from Cleveland you will get this ” The Big Lake Effect.”
June 25th, 2009 at 3:10 pmthe big walleye
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June 25th, 2009 at 4:08 pmShaqleveland O’hio – Neal
June 25th, 2009 at 4:42 pmThis post just got mentioned on Around the Horn, check it out here (more to come later)
http://sports.espn.go.com/stations/player?id=4287484
June 25th, 2009 at 5:15 pmNice mention on Around the Horn, Zach!
Now let’s see if the dynamic duo can get the Cavs to the finals…
June 25th, 2009 at 5:48 pm“Shaq-a-kron”
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June 25th, 2009 at 6:05 pmApparently a lot of us think alike.
http://lakeshowlife.com/2009/06/26/shaqs-new-nickname-chosen-the-cleveland-steamer/
June 25th, 2009 at 6:53 pmThe Big Cuyahoga or THE TERMINAL TOWER
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June 25th, 2009 at 8:52 pmOf all the nicknames I’ve seen, Witness Protection seems like the only one that could catch on with both the fans and his teammates
June 25th, 2009 at 9:03 pm[...] how about Shaq? And Bernie Kosar? And trying to get RNC Womens Summit conference goers to use Twitter hashtags [...]
June 25th, 2009 at 10:06 pmThe “BIG WALLEYE” Witness protection shirts are already floating hard on Ebay, I think we have a winner.
June 25th, 2009 at 10:41 pmShaqatron! given the hot air around transformers
June 26th, 2009 at 2:59 am[...] say “you live by the Tweet you die by the Tweet!” And then goes on with a post about new nicnames that Shaq/LBJ will be given. I like “Cavalanche” the [...]
June 26th, 2009 at 5:57 am[...] The nickname machines are already rolling in Cleveland for the arrival of Shaq. Chris Burman is furiously taking notes. But what are they gonna do in 2011 when they don’t have LeBron or O’Neal? My bet is on suicide… <kingjamesgospel> [...]
June 26th, 2009 at 6:45 am“Big Pierogie!”
June 26th, 2009 at 8:40 amHow about Jester.
June 26th, 2009 at 8:44 amI think that the “Big Smoke Stack” is the most appropriate nickname.
June 26th, 2009 at 8:46 amHow about “The BIG ERIESTOTLE”?
June 26th, 2009 at 9:05 amdeez r duh worse niknames evuh thoughtuh. hoo b thinkin uv deez wack names? me lixe me sum big lake effect an big snow plow an big smoke stack. them uthuz is wack!
June 26th, 2009 at 9:42 amHow about “Oh, Lebron, I’m just here to remind you every day that Kobe is flat out better than you.”
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June 26th, 2009 at 5:34 pmHow about “Witess Protection”
June 27th, 2009 at 8:14 amNo doubt… the perfect nickname for shaq here in cleveland is ….. witness protection
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:42 pmThe Big Buck
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:18 pmHe Man Jovwarse!! i know that u been lookin for a new nickname since uve changed cities. me and my boys play nba live 04 religiously. Shaq daddy is too nasty, i cannot jam it on that beast. my boy tom plays as the la lakers and i play as the sac kings. there is rarely an instance where vlade divac can drive the lane and dunk on shaq. he seriously swats it every time. He Man Jovwarse should be his new nickname so he can shit like he does in live. tha nigga is nasty washasss
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm“The Big Witness Protection” is my favorite, but here are a few more:
“The Big Buckeye” (state tree)
“The Big Cardinal” (state bird)
“The Big Flint” (state rock)
The Big “O” (as in “O”hio & “O”neil)
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:41 pmTHE #DIRTY3
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:50 am….or BIG DIRTY-THREE =)
July 3rd, 2009 at 9:16 amLOVE SHAQ would be a good nic name for Shaq
July 5th, 2009 at 10:15 pmI’Ve got it…..Shaqron!…you know like akron.If u think its good tell me at mike15110@aim.com
July 7th, 2009 at 8:36 pmShaqy Clause and Sir Shaqsalot
July 10th, 2009 at 2:13 pmI know that Gasol is better than Shaq, but I want that the nickname of Shaquille were Dragt
July 11th, 2009 at 12:55 pmI think “The Dark Night” would be a good name to go along with “The King.”
July 12th, 2009 at 4:18 pmidk the dark night could be viewed as being a bit racist. IMO.
July 14th, 2009 at 2:12 am