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Ranking Every Basketball Reference Nickname for the Atlanta Hawks

By Dallin Duffy

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Vince Carter #15 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates his three pointer during a 123-118 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on January 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Vince Carter #15 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates his three pointer during a 123-118 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on January 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – JANUARY 17: Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks is dosed with water by Trae Young #11 after Huerter hit the game winning three pointer at AT&T Center on January 17, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. Atlanta Hawks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 121-120. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that ,by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

7th – Kevin Huerter: Red Mamba

I never liked anyone taking a ______ Mamba nickname before Kobe Bryant tragically died, and it just seems in bad taste now. Luckily, another red-hair-related nickname later on this list has caught on more for Huerter.

6th – Cam Reddish: Killer Cam

Like Kevin Huerter‘s Red Mamba, Cam Reddish‘s Killer Cam is suffering from originality. A good nickname should be able to be Google’d and have the play pop up first. A quick search of Killer Cam has rapper Cam’ron at the top, specifically his 2004 classic ‘Killa Cam.’ Further, ‘Cam’ is already technically a nickname on its own, with Cameron Reddish being his “real” name.

5th – John Collins: JC

The first moniker for John Collins on this list is simply his initials, which is incredibly overused across the sports landscape. I have called Collins JC on occasion, but it is a bit tame considering his other name on this list.

4th – Kevin Huerter: Red Velvet

Also stylized as “R3D V3Lv3T,” the nickname perfectly covers Huerter’s sparkling red hair and silky smooth deep shot. It’s a top tier nickname at it’s placement at #4 speaks to the strength of his teammates’.

3rd- Clint Capela: Swiss Bank

Clint Capela hasn’t played in a game yet for the Atlanta Hawks, but I can’t wait until he does for I can start working Swiss Bank references into pieces. The Switzerland born center is the highest-earning team athlete in his countries’ history, and makes them proud with this cheeky nickname.

2nd- John Collins: John the Baptist

Every rim-shattering dunk is a baptism. Perfection.

1st- Trae Young: Ice Trae

There were round table discussions among scholars debating the best Trae Young’s best nickname coming into the league, and while it was up in the air for a while, an endorsement by rapper Quavo locked in Ice Trae.

Less of a nickname and more of a superhero-esque alter ego, Trae ‘transforms’ into Ice Trae when his shot is at the coldest. It’s not often that being compared to something in your Grandma’s freezer is a cool thing, but somehow, this works perfectly.

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