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List of nicknames used in Philippine basketball

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This is a list of nicknames in the sport of basketball in the Philippines. Most are related to professional basketball leagues such as the Philippine Basketball Association, Metropolitan Basketball Association and others, although a few notable nicknames from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) are included.

Contents

A

  • Bong Abad - "The Penguin"
  • Aaron Aban - "Triple A"
  • Johnny Abarrientos - "The Flying A"
  • Freddie Abuda - "The Scavenger", "The Garbage Man"
  • Calvin Abueva - "The Beast"
  • Rommel Adducul - "The General"
  • Bogs Adornado - "Mr. Nice Guy"
  • Japeth Aguilar - "Aguila", "Japeth-Like-it's-Hot"
  • Ato Agustin - "The Atom Bomb"
  • Rabeh Al-Hussaini - "Rabehlation"
  • Jimmy Alapag - "The Mighty Mouse"
  • Kevin Alas - "The Ace Player"
  • Raymond Almazan - "Rock and Roll"
  • Paul Alvarez - "Mr. Excitement"
  • Baser Amer - "The Hammer"
  • Dondon Ampalayo - "The Magic Man"
  • Mark Andaya - "Big Mac"
  • Don Allado - "King Archer"
  • Marlou Aquino - "The Skyscraper"
  • Wynne Arboleda - "The Snatcher"
  • John Arigo - "The Arsenal"
  • Francis Arnaiz - "Mr. Clutch"
  • Paul Artadi - "Kid Lightning"
  • Nelson Asaytono - "The Bull"

    • B

  • Gido Babilonia - "Prinsipe K, "The Babylon"
  • Nonoy Baclao - "Block-Lao", "Mr. Swat"
  • Cyrus Baguio - "Skyrus"
  • Bonel Balingit - "Mt. Balingit", "Yeye Bonel"
  • Chris Banchero - "Mr. Greek Body"
  • Mac Baracael - "Kalibre 45"
  • Mark Barroca - "StarBarrucks", "Coffee Prince", "Hotdog Prince", "Star Barroca"
  • Donbel Belano - "Felix The Cat"
  • Nic Belasco - "St. Nic"
  • Beau Belga - "Big Beau", "Extra Rice"
  • Mike Bilbao - "Mighty Mike"
  • Egay Billones - "Billion Dollar Man"
  • Cris Bolado - "Jumbo Bolado", "Lucky Bolado"
  • Ken Bono - "The Fertilizer"
  • Ricky Brown - "The Quick Brown Fox"
  • Ronjay Buenafe - "The Red Dragon"
  • Paolo Bugia - "The Boogey Man"

    • C

  • Alex Cabagnot - "Cool Whip", "Crunchtime", "Mr.Gelang"
  • Sonny Cabatu - "Mr. Quality Minutes"
  • Brandon Cablay - "Black Cat", "Sky High"
  • Mark Caguioa - "The Spark", "MC47", "The Furious", "The Kangkong King"
  • Allan Caidic - "The Triggerman"
  • Hector Calma - "The Director", "The Penetrator"
  • Jeffrey Cariaso "The Jet"
  • Mark Cardona - "Captain Hook"
  • Jayson Castro - "The Blur"
  • Jeff Chan - "The Negros Sniper"
  • Jerry Codiñera - "The Defense Minister"
  • Mike Cortez - "Cool Cat"

    • D

    Gary David - "El Granada"

    E

  • Simon Enciso - "The Filipino D-Rose"
  • Dennis Espino - "The Menace"
  • Gerry Esplana - "Mr. Cool"

    • F

  • June Mar Fajardo - The Kraken
  • Mon Fernandez - El Presidente
  • Larry Fonacier - "The Babyface Assassin"

    • H

    Vince Hizon - "The Prince"

    Dondon Hontiveros - "Cebuano Lhuillier"

    I

    Danny Ildefonso - "Danny I", "Lakay"

    J

  • Robert Jaworski - Big J, The Living Legend

    • K

  • Doug Kramer - "The Bicep Jumper"

    • L

    Samboy Lim - "The Sky Walker"

    Noli Locsin - "The Tank"

  • Paul Lee - "Leethal Weapon","Leethal Star"

    • M

  • Vic Manuel - "Muscle Man"
  • Ronnie Magsanoc - "The Point Laureate"
  • Vergel Meneses - "The Aerial Voyager"
  • Justin Melton - "QuickMelt", "Flying Minion"

    • N

  • Gabe Norwood - "Mr.President"

    • P

  • Victor Pablo - "Victor The Conqueror"
  • Dorian Peña - "The Junkyard Dawg"
  • Marc Pingris - "Pinoy Sakuragi"
  • Alvin Patrimonio - "The Captain", "Captain Lion Heart"
  • Benjie Paras - "The Tower of Power", "Dunkin' Donato"
  • Mick Pennisi - "The Slick", "Mr. Flop"
  • Ali Peek - "Man Mountain"
  • Jun Papa - "Deadshot Rifleman"
  • Dindo Pumaren - "The Bullet"

    • R

  • Terrence Romeo - "Golden Boy", "The Bro", "Swaggy T"
  • Bong Ravena - "The Raven"
  • Kiefer Ravena - "The Phenom"

    • S

  • Greg Slaughter - "GregZilla"
  • Danny Siegle - "Dynamite"
  • Roi Sumang - "Super Sumang"
  • Arwind Santos - "Spiderman. MVP dunker"
  • Stanley Pringle - "Stan The Man"

    • T

  • Moala Tautuaa - "Big Mo"
  • Asi Taulava - "The Rock", "Ageless Rock"
  • Jimwell Torion - "Tora-Tora"
  • Ronald Tubid - "The Saint", "The Fearless"
  • Lordy Tugade - "The Alaminos Assasin"

    • V

    Enrico Villanueva - "The Raging Bull"

    W

  • Freddie Webb - "Fastbreak Freddie"

    • Y

  • James Yap - "Big Game James", "Boy Thunder", "The Man With A Million Moves", "King James", "King Warrior"
  • Joseph Yeo- "The Ninja"

    • Coaches

  • Norman Black - "Mr.100%" (during his playing days)
  • Baby Dalupan - "Maestro"
  • Yeng Guiao - "Kalbo" (bald)
  • Chot Reyes - "Boy Sikip"

    • College

  • Letran-Mapua rivalry - "The Battle of Intramuros"

    • Professional

  • Alaska Aces - "The Team of the 90's", "#WeNotMe"
  • Barangay Ginebra San Miguel - "Brgy. Ginebra", "NSD (Never-Say-Die)", "Kangkong" (owing to their long championship drought)
  • 1998 Philippines men's Asian Games basketball team - "The Philippine Centennial Team"
  • Ginebra-Star Hotshots Rivalry - "Manila Clasico"
  • Beau Belga and JR Quiñahan - "Extra Rice, Inc."
  • Mark Caguioa and Jayjay Helterbrand - "Bandana Brothers", "The Fast and the Furious"
  • Ricky Rellosa and Yoyoy Villamin - "Bruise Brothers"
  • Purefoods-Rain or Shine Rivalry - "New-age Rivalry", "KontraPelo"
  • Philippines men's national basketball team - "Gilas Pilipinas", "Gilas 1.0, 2.0, 3.0", "Gilas Boys"
  • Marc Pingris and Calvin Abueva - "Team Kurimao"
  • Terrence Romeo and Stanley Pringle - "Slash Brothers"

    • Locations

  • Smart Araneta Coliseum - The Big Dome
  • PhilSports Arena - The ULTRA

    • Sportscasters and Other Personalities

  • Quinito Henson - "The Dean"
  • Joe Cantada - "Smokin' Joe"
  • Alfrancis Chua - "Chua-lai". "Mr. Ponytail"
  • Manny Pangilinan - "Mr. MVP"
  • Andy Jao - "Doctor J"
  • Ramon S. Ang - "RSA"

    • References

    List of nicknames used in Philippine basketball Wikipedia
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