Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 5:48 am Post subject: If Curry and Klay are the 'Splash Bros' what are Clarkson and Dlo?
If indeed Dlo and Jordan turn into a formidable duo in the backcourt for the Laker's, they'll be needing a nickname... Based on their personalities and game styles, Curry and Klay Thompson are the Splash Bros due to the way they pour in long shots in high volumes...
Clarkson and Dlo would present a different style of play... I've tried to figure out what type of nickname would work out for the but I haven't come up with anything.
"Slash Brothers"
"Slash and Stretch"
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This is going to sound bad and probably a bit disrespectful. I am not trying to come off as trying to put a damper on the thread. I understand you are trying to kill time and have a different viewpoint then mine. But this is kind of a pet peeve of mine in sports.
IMO nicknames are earned by performance. Not just given to be cool. Perhaps I am just getting too old to find the fun in silly video game or WWE nicknames. Not a big fan of the "Splash Bros" type marketing either.
Clarkson and Russell have potential to be very good. And I am excited about the prospects of watching them develop and become impact players in the League. Instead of a "cool" nickname how about they earn the reputation as the best backcourt in the League. Maybe then a nickname will be warranted.
But giving them some ridiculous manufactured name before they have accomplished anything is just not my style. And IMO just the kind of immature marketing that I would prefer the Lakers do not engage in.
Giving the duo a nickname reeks of the same lack of professionalism and foolishness that gives us the Swaggy P's of the world. It is the same mindset that has billboards begging a player to stay or social media blasts trying to recruit weak minded players.
Re-reading this, I see I am getting old and judgmental and probably out of touch with current attitudes. But creating flashy nicknames for unproven players ranks right up there with a celebrating every play like you just won a Championship. The old coaching adage of "act like you been there before" does not seem to apply anymore.
This is going to sound bad and probably a bit disrespectful. I am not trying to come off as trying to put a damper on the thread. I understand you are trying to kill time and have a different viewpoint then mine. But this is kind of a pet peeve of mine in sports.
IMO nicknames are earned by performance. Not just given to be cool. Perhaps I am just getting too old to find the fun in silly video game or WWE nicknames. Not a big fan of the "Splash Bros" type marketing either.
Clarkson and Russell have potential to be very good. And I am excited about the prospects of watching them develop and become impact players in the League. Instead of a "cool" nickname how about they earn the reputation as the best backcourt in the League. Maybe then a nickname will be warranted.
But giving them some ridiculous manufactured name before they have accomplished anything is just not my style. And IMO just the kind of immature marketing that I would prefer the Lakers do not engage in.
Giving the duo a nickname reeks of the same lack of professionalism and foolishness that gives us the Swaggy P's of the world. It is the same mindset that has billboards begging a player to stay or social media blasts trying to recruit weak minded players.
Re-reading this, I see I am getting old and judgmental and probably out of touch with current attitudes. But creating flashy nicknames for unproven players ranks right up there with a celebrating every play like you just won a Championship. The old coaching adage of "act like you been there before" does not seem to apply anymore.
In other words, you are suggesting the nickname "Lets actually wait and see what they can do on the court before we try to give them a nickname that describes thier play" Brothers.
Considering how the Summer League went, I think that that is completely appropriate. _________________ “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.”
This is going to sound bad and probably a bit disrespectful. I am not trying to come off as trying to put a damper on the thread. I understand you are trying to kill time and have a different viewpoint then mine. But this is kind of a pet peeve of mine in sports.
IMO nicknames are earned by performance. Not just given to be cool. Perhaps I am just getting too old to find the fun in silly video game or WWE nicknames. Not a big fan of the "Splash Bros" type marketing either.
Clarkson and Russell have potential to be very good. And I am excited about the prospects of watching them develop and become impact players in the League. Instead of a "cool" nickname how about they earn the reputation as the best backcourt in the League. Maybe then a nickname will be warranted.
But giving them some ridiculous manufactured name before they have accomplished anything is just not my style. And IMO just the kind of immature marketing that I would prefer the Lakers do not engage in.
Giving the duo a nickname reeks of the same lack of professionalism and foolishness that gives us the Swaggy P's of the world. It is the same mindset that has billboards begging a player to stay or social media blasts trying to recruit weak minded players.
Re-reading this, I see I am getting old and judgmental and probably out of touch with current attitudes. But creating flashy nicknames for unproven players ranks right up there with a celebrating every play like you just won a Championship. The old coaching adage of "act like you been there before" does not seem to apply anymore.
In other words, you are suggesting the nickname "Lets actually wait and see what they can do on the court before we try to give them a nickname that describes their play" Brothers.
Considering how the Summer League went, I think that that is completely appropriate.
_________________ “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.”
This is going to sound bad and probably a bit disrespectful. I am not trying to come off as trying to put a damper on the thread. I understand you are trying to kill time and have a different viewpoint then mine. But this is kind of a pet peeve of mine in sports.
IMO nicknames are earned by performance. Not just given to be cool. Perhaps I am just getting too old to find the fun in silly video game or WWE nicknames. Not a big fan of the "Splash Bros" type marketing either.
Clarkson and Russell have potential to be very good. And I am excited about the prospects of watching them develop and become impact players in the League. Instead of a "cool" nickname how about they earn the reputation as the best backcourt in the League. Maybe then a nickname will be warranted.
But giving them some ridiculous manufactured name before they have accomplished anything is just not my style. And IMO just the kind of immature marketing that I would prefer the Lakers do not engage in.
Giving the duo a nickname reeks of the same lack of professionalism and foolishness that gives us the Swaggy P's of the world. It is the same mindset that has billboards begging a player to stay or social media blasts trying to recruit weak minded players.
Re-reading this, I see I am getting old and judgmental and probably out of touch with current attitudes. But creating flashy nicknames for unproven players ranks right up there with a celebrating every play like you just won a Championship. The old coaching adage of "act like you been there before" does not seem to apply anymore.
In other words, you are suggesting the nickname "Lets actually wait and see what they can do on the court before we try to give them a nickname that describes thier play" Brothers.
Considering how the Summer League went, I think that that is completely appropriate.
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 7:28 am Post subject:
Is Bang Bros already taken? _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:05 am Post subject:
Terry_Teagle wrote:
Damn you could have warned me, I'm at work!!!
_________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:06 am Post subject: Re: If Curry and Klay are the 'Splash Bros' what are Clarkson and Dlo?
Shaqman55 wrote:
If indeed Dlo and Jordan turn into a formidable duo in the backcourt for the Laker's, they'll be needing a nickname... Based on their personalities and game styles, Curry and Klay Thompson are the Splash Bros due to the way they pour in long shots in high volumes...
Clarkson and Dlo would present a different style of play... I've tried to figure out what type of nickname would work out for the but I haven't come up with anything.
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