What’s My Name?
Jermaine O’Neal is no longer JO
The Big Dipper. Mr. Clutch. Dr. J. Magic. Larry Legend. Basketball nicknames used to be dope. And while there are still some exceptions—The Answer, Diesel and The Glove come to mind—too many cats today lack memorable tags. We at SLAM find this unacceptable; now we’re doing something about it. Each month, we’ll bring you a player whose skills demand something more descriptive than their initials or a shortened version of their name—and that’s where you come in. First up is Jermaine O’Neal. What is a JO? Don’t say it means jump off. Give us your suggestions for a real nickname for Jermaine.
The winner will be blessed with a dope prize from our vault and their name in Trash Talk next issue.
674 Responses to “What’s My Name?”
Jan.29 at 6:07 pm
Seth says:
“The Five-Head”
Jan.29 at 6:38 pm
Olson says:
Names for Camelo Anthony:
1) The Father
2) T Squared (The Touch)
3) Mellowin’
4) Tre’ Man
Jan.29 at 7:24 pm
Balla 13 says:
Jermaine Jamz O’neal
Jan.29 at 7:38 pm
Gary says:
Jammin’ Jermaine
Jan.29 at 8:13 pm
nobrowarriors07 says:
THE ENFORCER
Jan.29 at 9:10 pm
mr_ball says:
The Big Hurt
Jan.29 at 9:25 pm
BaSkEtBaLl MaMi says:
Jizzle o’ Nizzle!!!
Jan.29 at 10:42 pm
LEBRONY says:
Jackin’ Jermaine Oneal
Jan.30 at 2:00 am
LEBRONY says:
jubilant jermaine
Jan.30 at 2:55 am
Miss Gossip says:
Jermainey Five-O’
Jan.30 at 3:13 am
Garreth says:
How about “The Forehead”?
Jan.30 at 10:48 am
Bill Biehl says:
Indy Inforcer
Jan.30 at 10:49 am
Bill Biehl says:
Also, how about Mo JO-jo-jo or just MOJO
Jan.30 at 12:53 pm
Logan Light says:
How about: ‘Maine Event
Jan.30 at 1:11 pm
Bill Biehl says:
MoJo-JoJo or just MoJo
Jan.30 at 3:10 pm
Ryan Jones says:
I have no official input on who wins this, but since it was my idea in the first place, I will weigh in: Other than Logan and Bill — MAYBE — I count 13 losers so far. You guys gotta come stronger than this. Please.
Jan.30 at 3:17 pm
zach davis says:
showtime
Jan.30 at 3:39 pm
Boing Dynasty says:
I would’nt incorperate Indy into the name, no one wants to start this over again next month.
Jan.30 at 3:40 pm
jbn74sb says:
How about “I never lived up to my potential, and now my team is stuck with my max contract?”
Jan.30 at 3:49 pm
William says:
“The Other”
He always be remembered as the other O’Neal, the other high school player (after Kobe), the other Pacer in the fight (after Artest), the other .
It’s not really a complimentary name, but it suits him just fine as he is always performing but always under the radar to another players like KG, TD and even Chris Bosh.
Jan.30 at 3:49 pm
Rohit says:
This is a bit of a stretch, but “The Intimidator” due to Indiana’s prolific history with motor sports.
Jan.30 at 3:59 pm
Seth says:
“carolina crusher”
Jan.30 at 4:01 pm
Kevin Wilson says:
How about The Other O’Neal? That’s what we all call him anyway.
Jan.30 at 4:11 pm
Steve says:
“Baby Face”
“The Chief” - Since Indiana means Land of the Indians and JO is clearly its chief. Although I know Perish was the Chief, but it’s time to pass the torch.
“The Greatest Spectacle” - Which is also the nickname by which the Indy 500 goes by.
Jan.30 at 4:20 pm
LES SMITH says:
Jermaine ‘Legs’ O’Neal
Jan.30 at 4:28 pm
next says:
if only WHOOO wasn’t given to that bum stephen jackson. the image of jermaine that sticks w/ me the most is against jersey in the 1st round in ‘01 or ‘02 when he was swatting shouts and screaming “WHOOOO!” while pushing down on the “roof.” can we just give the nickname to someone more deserving like jermaine?
Jan.30 at 4:47 pm
dez says:
Jermaine ‘The Body’ O’Neal. The guy is built like a freaking comic superhero
Jan.30 at 4:50 pm
Tommy Patron says:
Jermaine “Left-Hand Jam” O’Neal
Jan.30 at 4:55 pm
Donn says:
Jermaine “Oh my God, Mike Dunleavy is on my team now, please, trade me!!” O’Neal.
Jan.30 at 5:56 pm
George says:
BIG INDY
Jan.30 at 5:58 pm
Drolfe says:
‘Jermaniac’
Jan.30 at 6:00 pm
Drolfe says:
Umm.. im going over to the photo one.
Jan.30 at 6:08 pm
Jaime says:
1)Show Stoppa (”D”)
2)”D” Rejector (”D”
3)Jermainiac (Overall)
Jan.30 at 6:55 pm
Jaime says:
“The Guardian”
Jan.30 at 6:58 pm
Jaime says:
I like “D” rejector. Just ask the Diesel what I mean. I like Shaq, but that was pretty nice.
Jan.30 at 7:16 pm
Logan Light says:
Ryan: A cover story with ‘Maine Event would be nice if you labeled it: The Other. You can go on and interview ‘Maine about all those ‘others’ that William talked about.
Jan.30 at 7:17 pm
Deuce21 says:
“J-Lo-Blok”
Jan.30 at 8:00 pm
DP says:
J-Boogie. play wit it.
Jan.30 at 8:01 pm
Chris says:
Windmill… no but seriously does jermaine o neal even deserve a moniker
Jan.30 at 8:25 pm
David says:
Good point, Chris. Lately it seems like he’s reached a plateau as an above-average player. He’s good, but not great. Maybe “Average JO”? (sorry to go back to the initials…) Maybe “Little Ticket” or “Discount Ticket”?
Jan.30 at 9:11 pm
zach says:
the prodigy
Jan.30 at 10:35 pm
Kel says:
Massacre
Jan.30 at 11:45 pm
sung says:
J-Saur.
Jan.30 at 11:48 pm
The Winner says:
The Backup I think Jermaine Jackson and the Jackson 5. I think Backing up RonRon. I think the block shots. I think the player that should be the backup to a real star….
Jan.30 at 11:51 pm
Steven Mills says:
How about “Blockbuster” because he has a lot of block parties or “windshield wiper” because he is always cleaning the glass.
Jan.30 at 11:51 pm
Chief says:
I’m the Chief stupid!
I like the other O’Neal idea. Shaq is like no other and Jermaine is The Other.
Jan.31 at 1:13 am
dan says:
the REAL doctor J
Jan.31 at 1:27 am
Phila says:
Eau Neal
Jan.31 at 2:11 am
Jonathan says:
jermaine ‘Other’ O’neil
Jan.31 at 3:29 am
NAS says:
Jermaine O’neal :
1. Maine - O
2. “Real Deal” O’neal
3. “Big Meal” O’Neal
Jan.31 at 3:33 am
Eric says:
Jo you want some Mo?
Jan.31 at 4:20 am
T2C.WAH says:
Jermaine “the real Deal” O’neal because:
-he’s a helluva player & a stats sheet stuffer
-he’s got the perfect jab! Remember that Piston fan!?!
The capital “D” is for is impressive defense!
Jan.31 at 6:43 am
German Reignman says:
Tito Because he sure ain`t Mike and he is not even close to being Jermaine … but still better than LaToya ….
Jan.31 at 8:52 am
Matthew says:
Just Blaze
Jan.31 at 9:53 am
Connor says:
The Indy Enforcer
Jan.31 at 10:01 am
Adrian Lovell says:
Smooth Operator
Jan.31 at 10:12 am
Adrian Lovell says:
‘Maine Man
‘Maine Event
Jan.31 at 12:41 pm
mehmet akif gözübenli says:
evet jermaine oneal gerçekten mükemmel bir yıldız,
Jan.31 at 12:59 pm
DeAngelo Hodge says:
unlocked potential
Jan.31 at 1:41 pm
Krazy says:
His new name
“The real deal O’neal”
Jan.31 at 1:43 pm
Krazy says:
The real Steal O’neal
Jan.31 at 1:46 pm
Krazy says:
Da-man j-man o’neal
Jan.31 at 2:12 pm
jaap(a dutch name:P) says:
indy’s babyfaced gangsta….
Jan.31 at 2:14 pm
j-above says:
indy’s babyfaced gangsta…sirious how does he get that face..my girl would love it if i had a face like that
Jan.31 at 2:24 pm
Matthew says:
Jermaine “I don’t shoot it up that far, especially at strip clubs here in Indy” O’Neal
Jan.31 at 2:36 pm
Jame says:
Maine Event or the Baby Faced Assasin
Jan.31 at 2:39 pm
FLUD says:
Jermaine Babyskull O’Neal Jermaine Tinyhead O’Neal Jermaine Longneck O’Neal Jermaine Jerkiddin’ O’Neal Ah crap… He doesn’t have a nicknameable game, personality, style etc… You get my drift. It has nothin’ to do with talent and everything to do with style. The whole initials nickname thing is bent. I think a JO is a baby kangaroo.. Jermangaroo??
Jan.31 at 4:17 pm
Logan Light says:
Well since ‘Maine Event has been suggested twice since I first posted it, I think we can call it a day. It seems to be catching on already.
Jan.31 at 4:18 pm
Kevin Parada says:
Jermaine “the game” O’Neal.
Jan.31 at 4:23 pm
karan says:
ok… sorry if this is kinda off the jermaine o’neal topic, but i feel i should mention it anyways because the nick-name topic is on and came up with a great one for chris bosh. i should write it down somewhere before i forget to mention it!
bosh is big. he’s got a neck that makes him look like a dinasaur. he eats his opposition alive. and CB4 is a stupid nickname.
so i present to you… The Boshasauras!
Jan.31 at 4:35 pm
Mash says:
The Constitution (remember that thing with the age limit?)
Jan.31 at 5:01 pm
country says:
main event, a play off his name
Jan.31 at 5:03 pm
Duckets Ruckus says:
JerPAIN, but only if it’s said with the sort of voice a professional wrestler would use when saying well, anything. Those dudes are always adding inflection to the point of wiping out the inflection.
Jan.31 at 5:25 pm
Danny Ferry says:
Jermaine “Daryl” O’Neal (I just like the name Daryl)
Jermaine “The Easter Bunny” O’Neal
Jermaine “Nancy Kerrigan” O’Neal
Jermaine “Hey, I’m Better Than Most Of The Players In The East In Video Games” O’Neal
Jermaine “Built Like Your Little Sister” O’Neal
Jan.31 at 5:28 pm
Matthew says:
‘Maine Event is only good when you see it in print. If i just heard Main Event in regular conversation I’m thinkin And 1.
Jan.31 at 6:35 pm
thesubwayconnection says:
My vote goes to “The Other.”
Jan.31 at 7:01 pm
Keith says:
J-Buggy
Jan.31 at 8:02 pm
Western_dream says:
The False Hope No champioship is ever coming to indy while J’s there not his fault but he needs help. Steve Jack aint helping
Jan.31 at 8:41 pm
Tasha says:
I would call him the “agressor”
Jan.31 at 8:44 pm
Tasha says:
“The Agressor”
Jan.31 at 8:57 pm
chief sucks says:
How about chief sucks shit!
Jan.31 at 10:33 pm
Jake says:
J-BIRD
Jan.31 at 11:24 pm
Mike says:
Jermania or Hot Diggity
Feb.1 at 12:43 am
rob stewart says:
“Stick and move”- for the way he scores and moves exceptionally well for a big man and for the way he slid across the court as he hit that fan in Detroit.
Feb.1 at 3:45 am
Boing Dynasty says:
When is Bosh, i got that one on lock.
Feb.1 at 6:36 am
Mighty says:
“JAWS” he’s like a mean shark on the post.
Feb.1 at 9:34 am
Allan Houston fan says:
BaBy FaCe — i mean… look at him…(don´t kill me Jermaine)
Feb.1 at 10:26 am
Ryan says:
Ja Man O’Steel
Feb.1 at 10:58 am
Ryan Duchoeny says:
he is the melo shoes off
Feb.1 at 11:27 am
Chris says:
Officer of the Court
Feb.1 at 3:14 pm
Josh Leone says:
How about for Jermaine O’Neal we can call em Da Big Easy because even though he is a solid big PF in the league he still is smooth and can hit the J from the field!!!
Feb.1 at 4:22 pm
Clint says:
How about The Constant, because no matter what has gone down in Indy since they went to the Finals Jermaine, has been the one thing not traded, and has been the glue to this team. You can also expect about a dozen rebounds from him a night too.
Feb.1 at 5:06 pm
Mike says:
Main Events a good name but unfortunately that name is already taken by an AND 1 player
Feb.1 at 5:33 pm
dez says:
Jermaine ‘Running Haymaker’ O’Neal. Who threw that?!
Feb.1 at 6:00 pm
Zee says:
Indiana J.O.nes
Feb.1 at 6:01 pm
Zee says:
Lucky number Slevin
Feb.1 at 6:07 pm
Nate says:
“Da Force” -self explanitory
Feb.1 at 7:07 pm
Josh Leone says:
Jermaine “The Seventh Sin” O’Neal
Feb.1 at 7:28 pm
Airdrenaline says:
The “Maine Germ”
Feb.1 at 7:36 pm
Airdrenaline says:
The “maine Jerm”
Feb.1 at 8:34 pm
Jarrod says:
Jermaine “The Differance” O’Neal
Feb.1 at 9:33 pm
DaBalla says:
JAMAINE “DA BALLA” ONIEL
Feb.1 at 9:35 pm
DaBalla says:
Jamaine DAPIMP Oneil
Feb.1 at 10:15 pm
Kevin says:
slick
Feb.1 at 10:19 pm
Rileyishomo? says:
kevin slick is horrible….how about “brian”
Feb.1 at 10:23 pm
Kevin says:
jarrod thats horrible…..how bout “slick”
Feb.2 at 3:17 am
Matty says:
The Dominator
Feb.2 at 3:27 am
s n says:
jack-O**
Feb.2 at 10:10 am
Bitchasshippo says:
“‘Maine Event.”
Feb.2 at 11:59 am
Winter$ says:
Jo Baby
Feb.2 at 1:14 pm
James says:
The Eraser
Feb.2 at 3:07 pm
Jarrod says:
I would have to agree with Kevin…however…”Brian” and “Slick” both suck as nicknames. They should just stick with his Rucker Park name of Lethal Injection…
Feb.2 at 3:22 pm
Ken says:
How about: “the undeserving 2007 Eastern Conference All Star”?
Feb.2 at 5:21 pm
jaz says:
jermain o’ neal new name : O.J. (the balla)
Feb.2 at 6:56 pm
goat says:
The Other O’Neal
Feb.2 at 6:59 pm
crowfosho says:
on court nickname: J-Rock (cause he’s built like a rock, can shoot the rock, block the rock, pass the rock, etc.) off-court nickname: mr. steal on (cause of a certain incident in detroit) haha
Feb.2 at 7:07 pm
Buzzer Beater says:
a little corny but i’m gunna go with “Big Bad Wolf”
Feb.2 at 7:57 pm
Josh says:
The Real O’Neal
Feb.2 at 8:16 pm
austin says:
J-Boogy or Jermaine “I’m throwin your stuff back to tha locker room” O’Neal
Feb.2 at 8:41 pm
Logan says:
“Remerber This” It is sometimes forgoten how good he is. So it’s like hes telling the defender to “remember this” P.S. if you wanted something to go with JO then i came up with Jam On……. i prefer the first though
Feb.2 at 8:53 pm
Cherese says:
He’s from the Metro. We can call him “The Matrix” or J-Man.
Feb.2 at 8:53 pm
William says:
When is this contest going to end ?
Feb.2 at 9:33 pm
Cameron HYde says:
J”7″O
Feb.2 at 9:35 pm
Cameron HYde says:
Dunk you very much
Feb.2 at 11:06 pm
Bill Biehl says:
Banger
Feb.2 at 11:07 pm
Bill Biehl says:
Board Banger
Feb.2 at 11:09 pm
Bill Biehl says:
Or how about, Tread? I heard goodyear offered him to model his hair after a tire tread. so maybe goodyear or just tread.
Feb.3 at 12:18 pm
Sean Gaudet says:
Gorilla Because he’s beast down low, both on offence and defence
Feb.3 at 3:38 pm
J.Young says:
THE Savage beacuse he doesn’t care who is in the lane he is sending the shot back
THE MAIN MAN the Pacers are Jermaine
Feb.3 at 5:00 pm
WeS says:
“One Punch”
Feb.3 at 5:27 pm
Kurtis J says:
“Done Deal” O’Neal… cuz Portland is cursed for at least seven more years for making that deal and, well, when he gets it on the block its a done deal.
Feb.3 at 6:10 pm
Ryan says:
JO Somebody
Feb.3 at 7:44 pm
tevin says:
jello jermaine
Feb.3 at 8:50 pm
Canuck says:
HOw about “Useless”
Feb.3 at 9:00 pm
Bisi Latunde-Addey says:
Da Flair from Eau Claire
Feb.3 at 10:00 pm
B-DOG says:
“hit and run”
Feb.3 at 10:00 pm
B-DOG says:
outstanding Oneal
Feb.3 at 10:08 pm
Kevin Hough says:
What about: 1.) Run-N-Gun
2.) Jermaine O’neal, the post up deal ( it rhymes)
3.) Indy’s Kid 4.) Next Gen
Feb.3 at 10:59 pm
jordan alonzo says:
jermaine “ohhhhhh” neil
Feb.3 at 11:02 pm
jordan alonzo says:
jer-maine event
Feb.3 at 11:10 pm
jordan alonzo says:
JO = JORDAN’S OFFSPRING michael jordan’s offspring
Feb.3 at 11:18 pm
jordan alonzo says:
just offense
Feb.3 at 11:26 pm
jordan alonzo says:
jeramain Osome oneil O = offense
Feb.3 at 11:29 pm
Garrett Young-Wright says:
7up
Feb.3 at 11:31 pm
Eric says:
I call Jermaine O’Neal the lobster Claw, because he blocks shots and dunks with that nasty left.
Feb.4 at 1:37 am
Stunt101 says:
Hey how about for jermaine…. “NEAL OVER”
Feb.4 at 2:25 am
Tom Jackson says:
Jake Steed
Feb.4 at 3:13 pm
James says:
Overpaid
Feb.4 at 6:18 pm
John McHenry says:
Jermaine ” all day J” O’Neill
Feb.4 at 6:38 pm
Donnie Paciolla says:
j dog
Feb.4 at 6:49 pm
Johnny says:
Squishy Face
Feb.4 at 6:52 pm
Donnie Paciolla says:
j dog Because he takes the ball to the hole hard.
Feb.4 at 7:23 pm
Enzo Galindo says:
i would say:
1. sir main event O’Neal
2. Just Outstanding
3.ja outstanding
4
Feb.4 at 8:52 pm
Baker says:
“Pick and Slam”
Feb.5 at 5:42 am
DudeMeister says:
Big Laila Ali… looks like a girl, but throws quite a punch
Feb.5 at 6:26 am
Can says:
UPSIDE!
Feb.5 at 9:32 am
matt says:
Micheal Jordan kids
Feb.5 at 1:22 pm
Killa Cam says:
J Maine
Feb.5 at 2:31 pm
Chalupa says:
premium
unleaded premium
j nasty
Feb.5 at 3:21 pm
Harold Smothers says:
Baby Stilt or NBL(Natural Born Leader)
Feb.5 at 3:57 pm
hangkwong says:
G.I. JO
Feb.5 at 4:34 pm
j mau says:
Mr. Jermaine O’Neal
Just Over
Feb.5 at 6:00 pm
kel hood says:
UNTOUCHABLE. when he drives to the basket he seems untouchable.
Feb.5 at 6:49 pm
chasebeast says:
“jumpin jammin jermaine”
Feb.5 at 7:03 pm
Robyn says:
J-Money
Feb.5 at 7:18 pm
Travis W says:
Jo,da man
Feb.5 at 9:51 pm
tay from chi says:
j man5
Feb.5 at 9:55 pm
tay from chi says:
j post
leathal j neal
post killa
mr indy
Feb.5 at 10:32 pm
B says:
Babyface killah
Feb.6 at 12:38 am
$P-Money$ says:
Lanky-J
Feb.6 at 7:11 am
Ben says:
“Hefty Lefty”
Feb.6 at 12:19 pm
ryan says:
maine attraction
Feb.6 at 2:52 pm
mitch says:
babyface
Feb.6 at 3:09 pm
steven says:
the rejecter
Feb.6 at 4:11 pm
Gerrard says:
The Feetus Dude looks like a 7 foot new born baby.
Feb.6 at 4:22 pm
Russell says:
Jermaine O’neal is/was “Main Event” or “Maine Event” if you like the play on the way his name is spelled. However since Main Event has already been established as the alter ego of a Waliyy Dixon who rightfully deserved his name by bustin’ ass on the And1 Tour summer after summer…. since both player are similar though go with “The Maine Attraction”. and if not I like “The Other” but he may have a tough time accepting that one
Feb.6 at 4:34 pm
Russell says:
Low Profile
Just Ice
Maine from the Block
J. Flex These are just a few more I that just popped in my head
Feb.6 at 5:15 pm
jmau says:
Jermaines Opengivehimdaball
Feb.6 at 6:28 pm
Hay-Z says:
How about (Seriously), Mr. Fantastic?
Or (Not Seriously), Spandexman, The Frog Eater,
and The Human Log Jam?
Feb.6 at 7:26 pm
J.T.D says:
how about THE BEAST
Feb.6 at 7:31 pm
J.T.D says:
alright i got 1 more, swats
Feb.6 at 7:59 pm
Ste-Mac says:
The ‘Wine Man’ (i.e he got better with time coz he sucked his first few years)
Feb.6 at 8:23 pm
butter says:
7 DAYS
Feb.6 at 8:39 pm
Steve says:
Jermaine “Duece” O’Neal because he is the other O’Neal and he’s gonna give you two points in the paint ALL the time.
Feb.6 at 8:44 pm
DragZ says:
Jemaine “THE JUMP” O’neal…Jermaine “PREP TO PRO” O’neal…For his hard work & patience to become a star in the NBA. These 2 terms are given to ballers who directly enter the “L” after graduation of high school. It’s the subject of much controversy, but “THE JUMP” was easy for Jermaine.
Feb.6 at 10:03 pm
Ethan Stover says:
J7
Feb.6 at 10:48 pm
DrDoom says:
sir-wines-a-lot
Feb.6 at 11:17 pm
St.Lewis13 says:
BabyFace
Feb.6 at 11:34 pm
lil'dil says:
how bout ‘the fith element’ or just ‘fith element’
Feb.6 at 11:35 pm
lil'dil says:
“The Fith Element” or just ‘Fith Element’
Feb.7 at 1:21 am
Bram Glazer says:
Petroleum. think about it
Feb.7 at 5:18 am
Larsylad says:
Chucky. (think babyface, think doll, think bad-ass.)
Feb.7 at 7:52 am
bhard63 says:
im thinkin the “Jermainee Event”
Feb.7 at 12:08 pm
Hay-Z says:
Magnificient 7?
7 Ways To Bash Your Face In With A Basketball?
Jer- “Main Ingredient” O’Neal?
Feb.7 at 1:01 pm
Sidique says:
SE7EN
Feb.7 at 3:21 pm
JSANTANA04 says:
Jermaine O’neal is “The Pacer”
Feb.7 at 3:35 pm
ballin boy says:
hows bout Jermaine “smooth criminal” O’Neal
Feb.7 at 3:58 pm
Shaun says:
Enter the “Jermaine-Domain”
Feb.7 at 4:02 pm
ballin boy says:
“Indiana’s 7th deadly sin”
“reggie reincarnated”
“black rick smits”
“JOst too nice”
Feb.7 at 4:43 pm
J Agui says:
“The Steal” I believe Jermaine was one of the biggest steals in the franchise’s history. For Portland to have sent Jermaine to Indy for whom? Dale Davis. You tell me where are the Blazers now and for how long has Jermaine been Indy’s top player.
Feb.7 at 4:48 pm
jersey says:
insane jermaine!!!!
Feb.7 at 5:41 pm
Jpolk says:
“Jailpacers Officer”
Feb.7 at 5:48 pm
Niki says:
“Maine O’ne” taken from his name JerMAINE O’NEal
Feb.7 at 5:52 pm
Hay-Z says:
Jer-onimo!
Feb.7 at 5:55 pm
Jailpacer fan says:
“The Warden” because (a) he patrols the block or (b) some of his past and present teammates are headed to the slamma.
Feb.7 at 7:27 pm
Justin says:
JO = Jumper obliteration.
Referring to his shot-blocking skills.
Feb.7 at 7:53 pm
Dirty Nappy says:
Dope new section, im sick of CP3, CB4, KB24 nick names…get real. How bout Maine Man
Maineiac
Feb.7 at 8:49 pm
Jason Sampson says:
Since the rest of these guys are not taking it seriously, you guys can go with mine. JO hails from Columbia, SC and the ones who hail from that city have a nickname for the city. Since he owned the city growing up I now bestow the name “THE METRO” to jermaine o’neal.
Feb.7 at 8:53 pm
Kevin says:
Mr. H, Mean Right Hook, check the palace tape
Feb.7 at 9:06 pm
Matt says:
I too thought maine man. how bout the Pace-maker, he is the heart of that team
Feb.7 at 9:08 pm
cementslammer63 says:
how aboutt jermaine”BIGsteel”Oneal or jermaine”bringer of pain”Oneal
Feb.7 at 9:55 pm
nisim says:
sir JO7
Feb.7 at 10:00 pm
Brian says:
Jermaine”BIG steel”Oneal or Jermaine the giver of blockin pain
Feb.8 at 5:00 am
jacballer24 says:
The best thing broken
Feb.8 at 9:38 am
ed quiles says:
jermaine (the anti-oj) o’neal
Feb.8 at 9:59 am
James says:
these made me laugh my ass off this morning…
The Little Ticket, The False Hope, and Black Rik Smits. That last one had me off the chair laughing, I think that’s the winner. And I’m not feeling the Maine event at all.
Feb.8 at 10:11 am
Russell says:
Slim Thugga
Feb.8 at 11:37 am
Tyler Hunt says:
The Germ
Feb.8 at 11:50 am
CMG13 says:
Name for O’Neal:
The Bulldog
Feb.8 at 12:22 pm
1hush D says:
How about bringing in his number? I got some ideas from a numerology site (www.blavatsky.net) discussing the history and mythology around the number…
“7 days a week”
“Sacred 7″
“Seven Heaven”
or for Islamic flair…”Seventh Sultan”
…or…to the German roots of Germain (Jermaine) “seventh son”
OR…definitions…GERMANE as “suitably related to something” and JERMAINE as brotherly…”brother seven”
or…”Germain man”… “Germane brother”
“Germane Dominance - G.E.D. - get er done” I like “Brother 7″. His name means brotherly. or “Sacred 7″ as the number is considered to be sacred.
Feb.8 at 12:51 pm
Larry Anderson says:
I think his nickname should be “J-Prince”. He’s not the king of the Pacers (Reggie Miller) well at least not yet, but he’s definitely and aire to the throne.
Feb.8 at 2:59 pm
Russell says:
I think that after taking everything into consideration with what he has done over the course of his carrer and the style of play he brings Jermaine O’neal’s moniker should be either “The Maine Attraction” or “Left Justice”
Feb.8 at 3:58 pm
tmadnessisballin says:
J-Bombs or the J-bomber because he can deliver game changeing shot blocks and also throw his body around in the post.If those arent enough reason then his ability to step outside and hit the clutch 18 footer should just about justify it.
Feb.8 at 4:52 pm
Hay-Z says:
James has, by far, the best post so far! The Black Rik Smits is the one! 1hush spent ENTIRELY too much time learning about the number 7 and the history of “Jermaine”…I was waiting for you to tell us that you discovered that the Latin for Jermaine is “Didn’t go to college and consistently puts up 21/11 per night”. Do you not have a job or did you just feel like wasting six hours of your life looking up that stuff? Oh wait…you already knew all that about Jermaine right??? Since your married to him. Good luck with that. Finally, I think “Played Better With Braids” would probably be best…PLEASE Jermaine!!!! We miss JO circa 2003!
Feb.8 at 5:22 pm
Troy G says:
Tha Golden Child
Feb.8 at 5:44 pm
kwame oliver says:
I think Jermaine’s nickname should “Stalin” which means “Man of steel” in German(No i’m black), like “Joseph Stalin”(search him up: Other nicknames: J-da-way(like fade-away)
J-u-ice
Drizzle
Juggernaut
Young J
Jockster
Maine O That’s all for now.
Feb.8 at 5:50 pm
iverson3215 says:
yea for real 1hush spent way too much time researching this stuff, but i do kinda agree with the 7 thing, u know indy7 somethin like that after his nightclubs. i mean obviously he likes the name, likes the number, everyone would know who ur talking about, so hook me up with that prize na’mean haha and if not, maine event is my second vote because it fits him pretty well too
Feb.8 at 6:27 pm
tom metz says:
jermain oneal shud b da hairy shaq or j- meal, hairy shaq coz shaq is bald n he luks stupid, jer meal coz i like wtchin his games wid a nice mcdonald nxt to me hell yehhh
Feb.8 at 8:37 pm
Jeffrey "Fly III" Britt says:
“Real Deal O’neal”. You gotta keep the hip-hop element of naming present. Even though it was in use already, what better name to go with? But, if you wanna be more Conventional, there is always “Double-up”
Feb.8 at 8:39 pm
Nick says:
He should the “Baby-Faced Killer”, cause he is killin cats and he definitely got that babyface.
Feb.8 at 8:43 pm
SMOKE says:
Mr. Cheeks!
Feb.8 at 9:18 pm
MICHAEL SMITH says:
the Skyscraper
Feb.8 at 9:39 pm
Dylan Rice-Leary says:
JOr-El
Feb.8 at 9:57 pm
Nick says:
im not tryin to hate, but i thought we were only supposed to put in 1 name?
Feb.8 at 10:27 pm
Eis says:
Consec-O’Neil House
Big Easy
Big Smooth
Be- Easy
Feb.8 at 11:24 pm
ballin boy says:
Jermaine “Jazzy J” O’Neal”
“Indianapolis 700″
Damn i just saw that Fathead ohco cinco (chad johnson) commercial and all i could think of was jermaine’s forehead
Feb.9 at 12:14 am
Scooter32MadTown says:
The Deactivator.
Feb.9 at 12:44 am
Danny Mejeur says:
Maine deal o’neal
Feb.9 at 1:41 am
Vinsanity says:
Jermaine “insane in the membrane quicker than a hurricane sucker punched a pistons fan at the palace maaan” oneal
Feb.9 at 1:44 am
Vinsanity says:
“the big smooth” - hes like 6′10 hence big and has got tht baby faced innocent kinda look which is decpetive and “smooth”
Feb.9 at 1:44 am
NorthYork Kid says:
Jer-Gonna have to pick this ball up in-Maine O’neal
Feb.9 at 3:18 am
D~(-_-)~K says:
Baby Faced Assassin
Feb.9 at 3:43 am
Alex says:
Slick ‘Maine
Feb.9 at 10:58 am
Rockets Finals says:
J to tha izzO
Feb.9 at 12:11 pm
kbfan24 says:
heartbreaker
Feb.9 at 3:36 pm
sjeezy says:
j-smooth
Feb.9 at 6:37 pm
Zee says:
J.O.N.-J.O.N
Feb.9 at 7:14 pm
mike says:
-The other o’neal
-j roc
- J-main
-J bloc
-j jumps
-j jumpers
Feb.9 at 7:17 pm
sam says:
jermaine “j-nice” o’neal or just “J-NICE”
Feb.9 at 8:36 pm
Kyanna Richardson says:
Jermaine “Just Blaze” O’neal
Feb.9 at 9:05 pm
Kandygirl says:
Jermaine “the professor” O’neal
Feb.9 at 9:39 pm
Gilbert0 says:
Lord ‘Maine
Feb.9 at 10:00 pm
NugsFan15 says:
Jermaine “The Other Sick” O’Neal
Feb.9 at 10:46 pm
marcus says:
1.J-ROCK
2.J-WHO
Feb.9 at 11:23 pm
sai says:
Lucky
Feb.10 at 1:28 am
kg says:
j-bizzle
Feb.10 at 1:45 am
sai says:
the man with the plan
Feb.10 at 1:46 am
sai says:
da man
Feb.10 at 3:59 am
Derek says:
I’M THINKIN HIS NAME SHOULD BE “PACEMAKER”
Feb.10 at 4:07 am
KID CAESAR OF ROME says:
HOW ABOUT JER-MAINE-MAN
Feb.10 at 3:04 pm
Lazy Lu aka Classic says:
I ain’t read all the answers, so hopefully I’m not biting no-1, but how about these:
Big Brother,cause he’s on point when it comes to helping out, wheather it’s help Defense or helping RonRon knock out a drunk pistons fan, which leads me to
2. One Hitter Quitter
Feb.10 at 3:27 pm
Ricardo Odum says:
Since Jermaine dominates the paint. I’ll call him “The Painter”
Feb.10 at 4:32 pm
Stefan says:
The Post Monster
Feb.10 at 4:43 pm
Stefan says:
That was The Post Monster, not sure if that got through. Umm, that was about J.O. He’s got pretty monster-like post moves, doen’t he? PLus, it’s a play-on-words of post-master, which is of course a nod to the Mailman. Whadya think? Winner? I read the rest and, so far, not so creative. The Chief? Original much? J-Smooth? Isn’t that taken by someone CURRENTLY in the L?
PS-If he’s hurt again how ’bout J.Ouch? Too mean?
Feb.10 at 5:18 pm
ricardocorazondepunk says:
Babyface. I know Im not the only one pickin’ this nick, but there’s no choice, just look at him!
Feb.10 at 8:12 pm
Matt says:
The Pacer Defacer.
Feb.10 at 8:17 pm
Ben Payne says:
The Jermaine Train
Feb.10 at 8:41 pm
Michell says:
THE PACEMAKER
Feb.10 at 8:51 pm
Bruce says:
1. “The Maine Ticket”
2. “The Big Indy”
3. “The Maine Indy”
Feb.10 at 9:10 pm
Stefan says:
Hey, um, I tried this before and somehow it didn’t get posted. So here goes, again…J.Oneal ’s new nickname should be The Post Monster. He’s got pretty sick post moves. Also, it’s a play-on-words on post master, which is a nod to the Mailman. Anyway, thought i’d try posting again and see if it sticks this time.
Feb.10 at 9:12 pm
Josh says:
J-Silk or Silky-J
Feb.10 at 9:12 pm
Josh says:
J-Silk or Silky-J
I like J-Smooth but Sam Perkins was the Big Smooth
Feb.10 at 9:17 pm
Future says:
Jermaine ‘STOP’ O’Neal basically cuzz he’s been blockin anyone commin his way
Feb.10 at 9:17 pm
Wayne Gallagher says:
They should call JO- “The Big All-star Injury”
Feb.10 at 9:50 pm
Brad M says:
“the player who just happened to be on the two most notoriously crime-ridden teams in the last decade”
Feb.10 at 9:51 pm
Brad M says:
Jermaine Event
Feb.10 at 9:53 pm
Brad M says:
or the jail blazer, a reference to portland, and his teams stints with the law
Feb.10 at 10:32 pm
J-Neal says:
slam it very good . and j-Neal should go to the all star game.
Feb.10 at 10:34 pm
J-Neal says:
j-Neal is good
Feb.10 at 11:59 pm
Chris Ensing says:
Juice
The Pacemaker
24/7
Action
J-Train
Feb.10 at 11:59 pm
James says:
the beast
Feb.11 at 2:08 am
Jpolk says:
“Jay no days Off”
Feb.11 at 3:49 am
niyen says:
the Jermainator
Feb.11 at 4:26 am
MiKE says:
1. Contender because his team always makes the playoffs
2. Prime Time because he always puts up impressive numbers
3. Jermaine D’NEAL because of his Defense
Feb.11 at 4:28 am
MiKE says:
Jer Main Game Oneal
Feb.11 at 4:38 am
yakir says:
jermain insaine!
Feb.11 at 8:42 am
JD says:
I like Silky-J or J-Silk
Feb.11 at 10:28 am
celticjedi says:
keep it JO, but it stands for Just Overrated
Feb.11 at 10:45 am
Mark G says:
Jermaholic
Feb.11 at 2:05 pm
Bassy31t says:
“Babyface Showstopper” You all know where the babyface part comes from, the dude looks like he could be sitting next to me in my Freshman English class, and Showstopper, becuase the dude is a beast. He’s good for 25 and 10 and night. He’s KG with a actual chance at winning a title. He’s the only reason that people watch Pacer’s game, except maybe to see another fight.
Feb.11 at 8:18 pm
bigbadjon_e says:
the baby face assasin
Feb.11 at 9:06 pm
Alex Cohen says:
Jawin’ Jermaine O’Neal.
Feb.11 at 9:06 pm
Alex Cohen says:
Jawin’ Jermaine O’Neal.
Feb.11 at 10:33 pm
Frank R says:
Jermz - you can’t get rid of him and he is always there…
Feb.11 at 11:26 pm
riverking27 says:
High Riser
Feb.12 at 1:22 am
JOHN HOLTZ says:
Kobe’s high-flying solo act has been grounded by the Zen Master.
Feb.12 at 1:24 am
JOHN HOLTZ says:
This Just In: Kobe lands at Staples with a new number and a new game–passing not optional and
all exits look secure.
Feb.12 at 1:43 am
JOHN HOLTZ says:
Dutch Boy (he lives in the paint)
Feb.12 at 1:45 am
JOHN HOLTZ says:
The other O’Neal
Feb.12 at 1:46 am
JOHN HOLTZ says:
Scarecrow (skinny)
Feb.12 at 1:49 am
JOHN HOLTZ says:
Stretch (like a fantastic four guy with a long reach)
Feb.12 at 1:50 am
JOHN HOLTZ says:
Bulldog (he’s tough)
Feb.12 at 1:51 am
Robert C. Robinson says:
How about Babyface
Feb.12 at 4:34 am
GB says:
basically we need to just stick wit J.O. because nothing else would work for him.
Feb.12 at 5:03 am
BORN2BALL says:
how about Jermaine “da bully” O’Neal
Feb.12 at 11:13 am
Joscilyn says:
Black Stallion or Ballin` J.O
Feb.12 at 11:40 am
Chill says:
how about J-Mill or JO-Mill or J-Block or Pace-Maker
Feb.12 at 12:47 pm
Mark Heath says:
‘The Haymaker’ - dude stuck a beautiful punch on that idiot fan during the malice at the palace. The ‘Ambidextrous Assassin’ - remember reading in punks back in the day how he injured his right hand, forcing him to play lefty and generally increasing his skill set. Or vice versa. It was a looong time ago. Or ‘The Cobra’ - when #7 swats a shot real good, he uncoils like a striking cobra…..
Feb.12 at 1:30 pm
nik the slick says:
What`s wrong with “baby O`neal”? Jermaine`s got the babyface anyway and will always be mistaken by his name - which is known by everyone as shaq`s name.
Feb.12 at 2:18 pm
pito says:
Keep his rucker name
“Lethal injection” that’s fire
Feb.12 at 4:18 pm
Stifffmyster!!!! says:
Darkn3ss!!!!! brotha darkness
Feb.12 at 4:32 pm
Adrienne says:
How bout “The Glimmerman”?
Feb.12 at 6:18 pm
Chris LePore says:
Jermai-zing. Hes Jermaine and he’s amazing.
Feb.12 at 6:27 pm
Ravioli from KCMO says:
“J-Neal”
Feb.12 at 7:03 pm
domo says:
lil bitch
Feb.12 at 7:05 pm
Joshua says:
“two punch”
Feb.12 at 7:06 pm
Joshua says:
Jermaine “two punch” O’Neal
Feb.12 at 8:08 pm
victor ferrer says:
jermaine “the savior aka the king of b-ball” o”neal
Feb.12 at 8:48 pm
Mr basketball says:
The baby Shaq
Feb.13 at 12:06 am
tyrusc says:
Jermaine “Block Party” O’Neal
Feb.13 at 12:44 am
Christian Rodriguez says:
J-Ohhhh!!!!
Feb.13 at 1:00 am
Joshua says:
The Swatter, Golden Arms, The Package, The Chief, J-Dawg, The Rejection, The Skyscraper.
Feb.13 at 1:06 am
ALEXANDER says:
The golden Rejector
Feb.13 at 1:07 am
alex says:
Big Daddy J
Feb.13 at 1:28 am
Toby says:
jermaine should be called “Hoosier Daddy” note the indiana connection which would mean the name is void if he bounces
Feb.13 at 4:25 am
Patrick says:
High Volume
Feb.13 at 12:13 pm
ziad bastami says:
………….. ‘MAINE “O”
Feb.13 at 12:15 pm
ziad bastami says:
Just Overated
Feb.13 at 12:29 pm
ziad bastami says:
MAIN MACHINE!
HU-MAINE!
O-MAINE!
O’NEALIHO!(AS FOR THE SMALL O;NEAL IN BRAZILIAN RONALDINHIO)
LORD OF THE PACERS!
THE LORD KIDD!
O KIDDO!
WASTED!
OSIZZEL!
****NEAL*****
REAL NEAL!
NEAL -TRUE TO THAT, I LIKED IT, NEAL AS KNEELING , THIS IS WHAT THE QUARTERBACKS DOES WHEN THE GAME IS OVER!HIS GAME IS OVER!
SO
***********NEAL***************
Feb.13 at 12:37 pm
ziad bastami says:
SOME MORE NICK NAMES:
LEBRON JAMES: LORD OF THE RIMS!
STEVE NASH: CRUISE, UNICEF(HELPING THE OTHERS!!:))DISHES AS WISHES!
VINCE CARTER: REAL SHOW! VIN VIN!
KEVIN GARNETT: WOLVERINE!
SHAQ: BIGG,….HUGE,
KOBE: FLAIR
DERON WILLIAMS: LASER
CARLOS BOOZER: NONE!
GILBERT ARENAS: HURD!
Feb.13 at 1:48 pm
Allan Houston fan says:
Jer”mean” o’neal
Feb.13 at 1:54 pm
Eric says:
Double J.O.7
Feb.13 at 1:55 pm
Eric says:
Agent JO7
Feb.13 at 4:06 pm
DVang says:
this is a play off the lethal injection name but ’slow-pain’…or ‘major pain’….
Feb.13 at 4:12 pm
Big Cams 32 says:
Mr. Postman
Jurassic 7
The Sultan of Swat
Jermaine “Jabs” O’Neal
Jermaine “JamrOck” O’Neal
Papa J.O.N
Feb.13 at 5:16 pm
Sherlan says:
jermaine oneal was all part of that “experiment” of the high schoolers jumping to the next level without college - kg, kobe, tmac - there are alot of players that have made the jump but a handful have made their mark as nba superstars and/or real contributoirs to their teams and the leaugue- this jump was agood move for jermaine and he has worked very very hard to turn his body and skills into a freakish mix of skill, game, and drive!!!! He is easily one of the top cemters/ forwards in the game today !!!! BECAUSE OF THIS AND THE experiment , he should be called
“RESIDENT EVIL” OR “RESIDENT J.O” because he was part of an nba experiment which they tried to stop but became out of hand!
you can send my prize to : 2126 east 42nd ave., vancouver ,B.C
v5p 1l8
thanks
Feb.13 at 6:50 pm
sparkles_nz says:
just straight “five0″, oh sh*t five0
Feb.13 at 7:38 pm
M.Bloxton says:
“Jerms”/Germs
Feb.13 at 7:47 pm
M.Bloxton says:
“Jerms”
Feb.13 at 7:56 pm
Jordan Freedman says:
THE PACER MACHINE
Feb.13 at 10:35 pm
shoez_crazy@hotmail.com says:
Yo that Papa J.O.N. is a really good one… What about… Big JO Stud
The country gangsta
Indy 7
Feb.14 at 1:21 am
tony says:
how about the jermainey,jermain duppree,onealeo,DJ7,007,00j,JM7,P.M.7,sieteJ,ballinJ.7.,and PACIN7 thanks guys piece
Feb.14 at 2:25 am
Jon says:
1. jermaniac
2. jermonstah
Feb.14 at 3:20 am
Kevlar says:
Jermaine “da pain” o’neal
Feb.14 at 12:16 pm
timmy D says:
the real deal extra value meal
Feb.14 at 12:21 pm
timmy D says:
laeno eniamrej, think about it boys
Feb.14 at 12:27 pm
Darb says:
Joneal one word
Feb.14 at 12:27 pm
Darb says:
Joneal one word
Feb.14 at 12:30 pm
Darb says:
it’s prolly been said… The Jer”Main” Event or The Jer”Main” Man
Feb.14 at 12:35 pm
Darb says:
Young Oneazy
Feb.14 at 12:36 pm
Darb says:
Oneazy, Lil Oneazy, Big Oneazy
Feb.14 at 12:37 pm
timmy D says:
Fadeaway J
Feb.14 at 12:41 pm
timmy D says:
peanutbutter
Feb.14 at 12:43 pm
timmy D says:
PB&J?
Feb.14 at 12:45 pm
Darb says:
J-Neal
Feb.14 at 12:45 pm
BUM says:
how ’bout Jermaine “I fucking suck” O’neal or
Jermaine “my forehead is f*cking huge” O’neal
Feb.14 at 12:49 pm
Darb says:
take it easy BUM
Feb.14 at 12:51 pm
BUM says:
I think J.O could be called “little bitch” because he is a little bitch. Reggie for president
Feb.14 at 12:53 pm
BUM says:
Darb, don’t mess wit me motherf*cker
Feb.14 at 1:02 pm
Raps4playoffs says:
JO is good but aint shit compard 2 cb4, give him a nickname. Like that girl said “boshaaurus” dats tight. nd give VC one. Anyway how bout”Indy O”
Feb.14 at 3:48 pm
taylor says:
names for jermaine o’neal: jerms original, the block, JO7, blockman germs
Feb.14 at 6:27 pm
Big Cams 32 says:
Here’s my problems with some of the names Just offense” He has better defense than offense I think anything with Maine instead of main (Maine Event, Maine Man ) is kinda corny. But thats just my opinion The Country Gangsta: Indianapolis is not the country. We have a downtown and we have some real ghetto neighborhoods. Indy has one of the highest murder rates in the country. There are some parts in the state, but the city of Indianapolis is much more than a field of corn. Just sayin’ what I feel. Peace
Feb.14 at 7:15 pm
mike says:
J.O.K.O.
jermaine o’neal knock out
derived from his running/sliding right handed throw down on the dude that walked on the court during the brawl
Feb.14 at 8:54 pm
Mark G says:
just to clarify- Jermaholic cause he’s sick with it
Feb.14 at 9:01 pm
Clint says:
G.I. JO
Feb.14 at 9:41 pm
Gary Miles says:
“The DeFier” ………. becuase he defied everyone that doubted him on his way to becoming the phenom he is today. “The DeFier” can be used to refer to his defensive prowess, through the “De” in “The DeFier”.
Feb.14 at 9:51 pm
hangkwong says:
Indiana JO
Feb.14 at 11:10 pm
David C says:
Jermaine O’Neal is no longer “JO”, he is the “Ventilator” because he brings life to the Pacers.
Feb.15 at 1:53 am
Mitchell Gee says:
How bout petrol
Feb.15 at 2:06 am
kevlar says:
Jo Bananas
Feb.15 at 5:06 am
kooobe says:
Jermaine “2nd base no further” O’neal
Feb.15 at 9:22 am
Matt W says:
The “Sultan of Swat&