Sir Iblocka, Chewblocka, The Sergeon… what say you?
Over the past day or two, you incredibly creative Thunder fans have been tossing out excellent nickname suggestions for everyone’s new favorite player, Serge Ibaka. As one reader wisely point out, Ibaka’s name itself is so entirely awesome that it almost serves alone as a cool nickname. But the possibilities… oh the possibilities.
So here’s what we’ve heard so far:
Sir Iblocka
Sir Blocka
Serge Iblocka
Chewbacca
Chewie
Chewblocka
Pantera Voladora (Leaping Panther in Spanish)
King Congo
The Sergeon
Ibaka Blocka
Sergesaurus Rex
I think my vote goes to “Sir Blocka.” Simple, sweet and makes sense. Especially after last night’s absolute shot destruction of Grant Hill’s layup. Your thoughts? Too many options for a poll, but we need a consensus. These are important things people. Very important.
The first from Congo, i might add. Read it is a different contry then the other Congo ( replubic of or something)ala Mutombo.
Totally off the subject, but it’s nice to see 50 comments of us talking about a nickname for a likely end-of-the-bench center. I didn’t read the Valley of the Suns recap until late last night, and the only comment posted was a trackback to Daily Thunder.
I know there are other Sun blogs – Bright Side of the Sun had 9 comments, most very favorable toward the Thunder – but it’s nice to see active and involved fellow DT readers.
King Congo sounds good to me.
I dont think he winds up on the end of the bench. I can see him taking Etan’s spot in the center rotation.
I like Chewie it has that broken logic feel.
I vote for Sergesaurus Rex. I think he’ll be more than just a shot blocker, plus the Rex incorporates the “King” from King Congo.
@MartzMimic
Agreed, Martz–this is cool.
Granted, Royce and the others have been doing a great job at providing regular and quality commentary, and that’s important for retaining regular readers. But I would like to see this blog’s stats (page views, comments, etc) in comparison to the other TrueHoop team-blogs. It looks like we’re growing quickly!
With that said: I’m partial to just calling Ibaka by his real (and incredible!) name. But if I had to choose, I would go with ‘King Congo.’
I’m weary of slapping him with a nickname that incorporates blocking shots when he’s yet to play a real NBA game and accumulate any blocked-shots. Plus I don’t want to limit him: I have a feeling that King Congo will also be known for his rebounding and dunking before long. =)
How about “The CONG”? or just “CONG”? It would be a nice slow chant that starts in loud city and builds slowly down to the Nicholson seats, then the Thunder drummers pick it up….
cong, cong, cong, cong, CONG, CONG, CONG!
Works for blocks and dunks I think?
But I vote for Ibaka Blocka too….
I’ve heard people call him Air Congo before I think. That’s decent.
FYI, Darnell Mayberry prefers The Sergeon and Mike Sherman likes Serge Iblockya.
@Danny
for some reason I keep coming back to this site, knowing almost everyone of you is sleeping, just to check if somehow somebody leaves ONE comment. I have to read it asap. Right NOW, not later. I check this site when I am at work, when i am about to sleep, whenever i get internet access.
guys beware, Daily Thunder is addictive.
@Bernard
I intentionally line each post with crack.
How about just “The Serge”