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It has been 10 years since the NBA let players put nicknames on their jerseys. Ja Morant is a fan of the idea. He tweeted two of basketball's most iconic nicknaming: King James and Jesus Shuttlesworth. Here are some ideas for the New Orleans Pelicans if the tradition comes back.

Zion Williamson is a fan of Thanos. He wears the Thanosaurs-inspired Jordans on the court but not in the locker room.

Brandon Ingram's team is called Kingram or Slender King.

CJ McCollum is giving Jennifer a shout-out. He is the Player's Union leader.

Herb Jones is a defensive player of the year candidate. He is not as regionally relevant as red beans and rice, but he has all the alliteration needed to catch on nationally.

Jonas Valanciunas is simple. Lithuania Lightning is a national pride.

Trey Murphy III needs to make a leap to be a full-time rotation player for Willie Green.

Jose Alvarado suggests that MR. GTA is the only appropriate option.

The Pelicans drafted Dyson Daniels with the 8th overall pick. He needs to improve his offensive game to keep it going.

Eastbay Hayes has been a professional basketball player since he was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans.

Naji Marshall is the Summer League Champion.

Willy Hernangomez will create a new character based on Cabra de Castille.

Devonte' Graham needs to improve his three-point shooting to keep his spot on the Pelicans' starting line-up.