nickname for Roy Hibbert

by psvirsky on Mar 26, 2009 10:10 AM EDT

I'll start off by noting that I understand that a rookie who has been decent but nothing spectacular does not really deserve a nickname. I'm not starting this up because he really needs one or anything.

Here's the story. My younger brother is a big NBA fan but not a college hoops fan at all (that's what happens when you go to a school based on academics and not sports - I went to IU). A couple years ago we were watching the tournament and saw Hibbert play a bit. My brother thought it was hilarious because all he could think of was Dr. Hibbert from the Simpsons. Every time Roy made a play, my brother would do the Dr. Hibbert chuckle.

Now that the Pacers have him, when we talk about Roy, we refer to him as Dr. Hibbert. A week or two ago, my brother asked me if that was his nickname and I told him that unfortunately, we're the only ones that call him that. So the question is, does that nickname work? Do enough people care about the Simpsons to find that funny? If I start referring to Dr. Hibbert, will I be laughed at?

Just a thought

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The Senator

The Man majored in goverment @ Georgetown

by Man of Pace on Mar 26, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions

My friends and i since he was in college...

Have referred to him as “Old Man Hibbert.” Partially due to his old man mannerisms, Fully due to “old mother hubbard.” Thats what I think every time I see him.

by captain flitzy on Mar 26, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Not Bad

It would really catch on if the announcers would say “The Good Doctor!” after he hits his little hook shot. It would also be awesome if the PA guy would play the chuckle after every bucket or block.

However, we may want to see how his career starts to pan out. I fear we may be calling him “Malpractice” if he starts playing poorly.

by TheHawk5 on Mar 27, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions

If I was at a game and I heard that chuckle after his big plays, I would be on the floor laughing.

But you’re right about not assigning nicknames too early b/c that can easily backfire. Malpractice is not what we would want from our 17th pick

"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."

by psvirsky on Mar 27, 2009 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Don’t think much of Dr. Hibbert as a nickname, but I would love to hear that chuckle at a game. I’m fine with just calling him Big Roy until he becomes certified, though I don’t mind The Senator. Sounds ominous.

by Nathan S. on Mar 28, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Nicknames are earned, not given.

Usually when one earns a nickname, it’s because of an attribute usually inspired by some part of the players game skills or antics. Roy hasn’t really left any kind of mark on the fans with his game or his personality to really earn himself a nickname, except maybe the foul magnet (which is all part of the learning curve Roy. I’m not hatin’). Maybe not now, but later. He keeps up this learning curve, you never know. I tell you what you won’t see though is Dr. Hibberts laugh over the speakers. Pacers don’t have money to pay for Royalties right now.

by hoosier3060 on Mar 30, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions

haha

I hadn’t factored in royalties costs. Although considering how many times the Simpsons is on tv every day now in syndication, you would think it’s costs are lowered.

Of course I agree about earning a nickname. I was just throwing out an idea for if and when the time comes.

"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."

by psvirsky on Mar 30, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions