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Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:56 pm
by LittleOzzy
Chinese Nicknames for NBA Players
German Racecar is hot, and he's working
hard to get his team to the playoffs. Meanwhile Little Emperor lords over the
East and his team just clinched a postseason spot.
Hold on, hold on, what are you talking about? Who is German Racecar? Little Emperor? Well, let us explain: those are NBA players' nicknames in China.
"German Racecar" is Dirk Nowitzki, his ability to roll on court like a racecar, and he is, of course, from Germany. Meanwhile, China's Little Emperor is our "King James." For instance, do you want to know why Tim Duncan is called Stone Buddha? Scroll down.
NBA.com has posted a sampling of some of the best nicknames fans in China have given their favorite NBA players and the reasons behind it.
Chris Bosh (Long Wang) King of the Dragons: He’s seen as the leader of the Raptors.
Tim Duncan (Shi Fo ) Stone Buddha: Duncan is very strong and calm just like the Buddha.
Damon Stoudemire (Xiao Fei Shu) Little Flying Mouse: For his speed and the ability to pass through opposing players.
Dikembe Mutombo (Fei Zhou Da Shan) Africa’s Big Mountain: Mutombo’s ability to block shots. And he is a player from Africa.
Carmelo Anthony (Tian Gua) Sweet Melon: The nickname “Melo” resembles “Melon”. “Sweet Melon” refers to Carmelo ‘s sweet and cute appearance .
I just thought this was interesting and somewhat funny. Calling Carmelo Sweet Melon gave me a good laugh.
http://www.nba.com/features/chinese_pla ... 70329.htmlThe site has a ton of nicknames.
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:59 pm
by Mrhankey123
Hahaha
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:02 pm
by DG88
Carmelo Anthony a sweet melon, refers to his sweet and cute appearance LOOOL
Now Bosh King of the Dragon it the sh** baby yeeeaaah
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:03 pm
by bakafool
Sweet Melon, meet Long Wang.
bwahahaahha
But King of the Dragons is badass.
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:07 pm
by DIEHARD_005
lol, Long Wang. I'm sure his gf must like that one.
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:10 pm
by Muhammad_Ali
that nickname is straight up pimpin!
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:10 pm
by garbageman
weird, my girlfriend's nickname for me is "short wang"
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:10 pm
by I-AM-A-BEAST
Long Wang? LOL LOL LOL
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:10 pm
by Blazing_royale
LONG WANG LOL. but dam thast bad ass kings of the dragons
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:12 pm
by bakafool
garbageman wrote:weird, my girlfriend's nickname for me is "short wang"
Next time, you should convince her to call you "Superior Technique".
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:13 pm
by Hypz
Hahahaha Long Wang!
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:24 pm
by kiddy*jordan
this could make for a very interesting poster at a game...
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:26 pm
by Scott Carefoot
garbageman wrote:weird, my girlfriend's nickname for me is "short wang"
Lucky for both of you, her other nickname for you is "Long Tongue", right?
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:32 pm
by 5DOM
Not appropriate. -Shaazzam
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:45 pm
by DG88
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:56 pm
by bychai
lol KG is Lang Wang
Technically though, Long is pronounced Low-ng... like a long O... which means dragon. But Long Wang is too funny in English.
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:00 pm
by JJWong17
LOL Once again, I get a huge kick out of phonetic Chinese translation.
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:02 pm
by ICEMANRC
Dang...we won't get to hear Chuck say "Long Wang with a Facial!"
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:05 pm
by 5DOM
5DOM wrote:Not appropriate. -Shaazzam
sorry, but could you explain why?
it wasnt racist or anything. i found this at the off topic board a couple of months ago actually, and noone seemed to have any problem with it.
Re: Chris Bosh's Nickname is Long Wang
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:07 pm
by theonlyeastcoastrapsfan
Bosh wins gold for nicknames.