Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is regularly called “Dame,” which is an easy shorthand when referring to the guard. He even acknowledges “Dame Time” as a slogan for his clutch performances. Given the regular use and recognition of “Dame” around the league, John Gonzalez of The Ringer ranks it No. 13 among the NBA’s other one-word names:
Name ID: 17.5
Entertainment Value: 12.6
Talent: 9
Staying Power: 3
Total: 42.1In addition to being a gifted scorer, and a surprisingly good rapper, Dame has lately taken to breaking NBA reporter news.