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NBA Nicknames Trivia

From Black Mamba to The Mailman, prove your NBA moniker smarts are as legendary as a Showtime comeback.

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Which NBA star gave himself the nickname Black Mamba?

Kobe Bryant

Which Utah Jazz power forward was nicknamed “The Mailman” for his consistent delivery of points?

Karl Malone

What nickname was given to the Los Angeles Lakers1980s fast-break style, led by Magic Johnson?

Showtime

Which NBA superstar earned the nickname “Air” for his gravity-defying dunks and legendary hang time?

Michael Jordan

What regal nickname did LeBron James earn during his high school career before ever stepping on an NBA court?

King James