Why Is LeBron James Called the Akron Hammer?

LeBron James is being boasted with two Olympic gold medals and several other titles. He is one of the players who has literally bagged every recognition possible in the professional basketball career.

James has been mentioned as one of the most influential athletes in the world during the course of his career. And it is no surprise that he has a string of nicknames, which are widely known among the NBA family.

However, a basketball star like James in particular gain more attention with his nicknames and equally with his play. As a fan of his, how much do you know about it?

Who Is the Akron Hammer?

Akron Hammer is referred to as LeBron James, it was first introduced by SportNation’s co-host Michelle Beadle. Even though the nicknames had plenty of discussions off-court, James maintained his performing stints on the court.

The nickname ‘Akron Hammer’ posterize the Lakers’ Defense, and the capability of James could achieve with his dunks.

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As reported, the first name serves the purpose of him being born in Akron, Ohio. And growing up in the local streets. And the second name is an added word of fantasy by the sports reporter Michelle Beadle.

What Is the Nickname for LeBron James?

LeBron James paved his NBA career and put a stamp on the athletic world; eventually, it was not the only name he is known with. In fact, it is well-balanced on both sides with impressive names that ‘wow’ the world, and some embarrassing and not so exciting names.

With one of the notable nicknames, King James, the three-time NBA champion is one of the famous basketball players with many other names. The names for LeBron James are the pure conversion form of his performance.

His former teammate Austin Carr named him ‘L-Train’; James was also entitled as ‘the Chosen One’ by Sports Illustrated. On top of that, he is also called the little Emperor, Bron Bron, LBJ and The Akron Hammer.

There are haters for his glorified mentions. Meanwhile, they tend to make fame with few of the obstructing names like LeFlop, LeBron West, and more.

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How Did LeBron James Really Get His Famous Nickname?

LeBron James earned his first-ever moniker as ‘King James’ with his confident plays on the court. There are several other inclusions by the media people that authenticate his name to be catchy. Above all, it is not the only nickname he has but it has now become a famous one among all.

Besides the famous names, there are a few inappropriate usages of names from the haters. Surprisingly, he is also considered with too many flaws in the game to address him as LeFlop; similarly, LeBron West as he drifted to Western Conference.

According to SB Nation, just to mention, LeBaby James, LeBonehead James, and LeChick James are a few more terrible names. It hardly seems impossible to change what he has got now. Those are not so subtle and clever names hence he favors King James.

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