10 Worst NBA Nicknames Of All Time

10. Steve Francis - "Stevie Franchise"

Steve Francis was the No. 2 overall pick in 1999, but he was never a franchise player. "Stevie Franchise" retired in 2010 at the age of 30 after 9 seasons in the league.

10. Steve Francis - "Stevie Franchise"

Steve Francis was the No. 2 overall pick in 1999, but he was never a franchise player. "Stevie Franchise" retired in 2010 at the age of 30 after 9 seasons in the league.

9. Phil Jackson - "The Zen Master"

Phil Jackson's nickname has become a punchline after the last two seasons running the New York Knicks. The Knicks are 49-115 under the Zen Master's rule.

9. Phil Jackson - "The Zen Master"

Phil Jackson's nickname has become a punchline after the last two seasons running the New York Knicks. The Knicks are 49-115 under the Zen Master's rule.

8. Stephon Marbury - "Starbury"

Stephon Marbury has made a great life for himself in China, but playing ball in the states his Starbury nickname was a joke. Marbury always had the attitude of a star, but not the play to back it up.

8. Stephon Marbury - "Starbury"

Stephon Marbury has made a great life for himself in China, but playing ball in the states his Starbury nickname was a joke. Marbury always had the attitude of a star, but not the play to back it up.

7. Andrea Bargnani - "Il Mago"

When Andrea Bargnani came into the league he had the nickname Il Mago, which is Italian for the magician. He was supposed to be really good back then. There's a reason you've probably never heard of the nickname Il Mago until now.

7. Andrea Bargnani - "Il Mago"

When Andrea Bargnani came into the league he had the nickname Il Mago, which is Italian for the magician. He was supposed to be really good back then. There's a reason you've probably never heard of the nickname Il Mago until now.

6. Corey Maggette - "Bad Porn"

Golden State Warriors fans dubbed Corey Maggette with the nickname "Bad Porn" as an homage to his playing style. A lot of penetration and scoring, but are you really happy with what you're seeing?

6. Corey Maggette - "Bad Porn"

Golden State Warriors fans dubbed Corey Maggette with the nickname "Bad Porn" as an homage to his playing style. A lot of penetration and scoring, but are you really happy with what you're seeing?

5. Nick Young - "Swaggy P"

I still don't completely understand this one. Is Nick Young claiming to be the prophet of swag, or is he referencing the prophet of swag? Either way he's not good enough to give himself a nickname.

5. Nick Young - "Swaggy P"

I still don't completely understand this one. Is Nick Young claiming to be the prophet of swag, or is he referencing the prophet of swag? Either way he's not good enough to give himself a nickname.

4. Daniel Gibson - "Boobie"

When you're the best player on the team like Boobie Miles it doesn't matter how weird your nickname is. But when you're a fringe rotation player like Daniel Gibson this nickname is weird.

4. Daniel Gibson - "Boobie"

When you're the best player on the team like Boobie Miles it doesn't matter how weird your nickname is. But when you're a fringe rotation player like Daniel Gibson this nickname is weird.

3. Glen Davis - "Big Baby"

The nickname "Big Baby" is so bad that even Glen Davis hates it. According to Davis, the name's origin comes from him being 14 lbs. when he was born. Davis was literally a big baby.

3. Glen Davis - "Big Baby"

The nickname "Big Baby" is so bad that even Glen Davis hates it. According to Davis, the name's origin comes from him being 14 lbs. when he was born. Davis was literally a big baby.

2. Amar'e Stoudemire - "STAT"

Amar'e Stoudemire (STAT) ordained himself standing tall and talented. Again, not good enough to give himself a nickname like that.

2. Amar'e Stoudemire - "STAT"

Amar'e Stoudemire (STAT) ordained himself standing tall and talented. Again, not good enough to give himself a nickname like that.

1. Harold Miner - "Baby Jordan"

Miner gained his unfortunate nickname in high school because of his dunking ability. Unfortunately being linked to Michael Jordan provided incredible expectations and Miner didn't live up to them. He was out of the league after just four seasons.

1. Harold Miner - "Baby Jordan"

Miner gained his unfortunate nickname in high school because of his dunking ability. Unfortunately being linked to Michael Jordan provided incredible expectations and Miner didn't live up to them. He was out of the league after just four seasons.