There’s been renewed conversation regarding Isaiah Thomas’ nickname and the need for an upgrade. One attempt at a new alias is The I.T. Guy. Personally, I feel like we can do better.
For those of us not living-in-the-limelight, nicknames are often relative to our looks. I’ve had my share: Wilma, Carrot Top, Ginger. Yup, life as a redhead can earn you many terms of endearment and yes, I believe they all came from a place of love. Don’t go bursting my bubble. In the world of professional sports – however -- nicknames are frequently meant to highlight the talents of the athlete in question.