The Hebrew Hammer..

[=LarryLegend=]

this should be Omri's nickname!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx0WauS9Sus

 

[vistacruza_kings]

That is already Ryan Braun's nickname. Left fielder for the milwakee brewers.

 

[DocHolliday]

Just to be fair I suggested the Hebrew Hammer a few games into the season. A few friends and I were calling him that, and I posted it up in a thread on the site.

It IS an awesome nickname for him though lol. That's what I call him, I don't care but Jerry, oir any other person calls him.

 

[DoDiGaG0]

don't like it...those long nick names never stick...like "Black Mamba" cuz its just shorter to say their name...

idk why but I like Omri " Rumble" Casspi -- just goes well with his playing style...

 

[rhythmless]

I think a lot of nicknames nowadays are way too forced; as if someone sits on their computer and wonders what witty way they can do some wordplay with a last name (check out that alliteration).

To me, the best nicknames are ones that come spontaneously as a byproduct of a play that represents the player.

 

[DocHolliday]

don't like it...those long nick names never stick...like "Black Mamba" cuz its just shorter to say their name...

idk why but I like Omri " Rumble" Casspi -- just goes well with his playing style...

I have several friends that are Lakers fans. Guess what they posted on twitter in both the wins against the Kings??

The Black Mamba strikes again down the stretch after the first game and...

The Black Mamba strikes again after the game winner. LA fans use that nickname on a regular basis as do sportscasters when referring to Kobe at times. Not sure where you got the idea that nicknames such as that don't stick.

 

[DocHolliday]

I think a lot of nicknames nowadays are way too forced; as if someone sits on their computer and wonders what witty way they can do some wordplay with a last name (check out that alliteration).

To me, the best nicknames are ones that come spontaneously as a byproduct of a play that represents the player.

I understand what you're saying, but I don't think The Hebrew Hammer is force, and it is descriptive. The Hebrew part is self explanatory and he is a tough player and will hammer people. It spontaneously shot out of my mouth the first time I saw go at someone hard.

Overall I don't care if other people use it. My friends and I will.

 

[Bricklayer]

I understand what you're saying, but I don't think The Hebrew Hammer is force, and it is descriptive. The Hebrew part is self explanatory and he is a tough player and will hammer people. It spontaneously shot out of my mouth the first time I saw go at someone hard.

Overall I don't care if other people use it. My friends and I will.

Very similar to the "The Elliptical Summer Squash" nickname that just shot out of my mouth the first time I saw Sean May play, and nearly as catchy.

 

[vistacruza_kings]

nba.com has omri's nickname listed as "O.C."

 

[sactownfan]

how about the "bear jew!" totally just kidding its from a movie...

 

[Widowmaker2k]

nba.com has omri's nickname listed as "O.C."

That's just wrong...

 

[folsomfella]

Jewmanji

 

[Kings Fan Gerard]

how about the "bear jew!" totally just kidding its from a movie...

That's from Inglorious Basterds right? Awesome movie.

I actually like that, "The Bear Jew".

 

[Asaf]

I think the NBA is just way too politically correct to let any nickname that has the word "Jew" in it to stick. Too much risk in it for them to have pseudo-racist counter-nicknames from fans of opposing teams...

But since we're onthe subject, how about Jewtopia?

 

[Reem]

jewstink timberlake.. just kidding

omri combat casspi

 

[MizzouKing]

Nickname-a-palooza

I like the idea of having Hammer & Havoc on the floor...

 

[Spike]

One Mean Hombri?

 

[basketfan]

Maybe Omthree?

Seriously though, how about "desert eagle"? (it's a very deadly Israeli gun)

 

[kgrichwine]

I like Desert Eagle!

 

[Ryan]

Jewmanji

hahaha!!

 

[Ryan]

Omri-oh-my

 

[BritishColumbia]

Hummus Warrior?

Ashkenazi Bomber?

Israeli Storm?

I am out of ideas for now