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Jannero Pargo Gives Tyson Chandler a Nickname

Posted by Alejandro de los Rios on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 4:41 PM

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by Alejandro de los Rios

Working with ESPNtheMag.com I had the opportunity to conduct this piece with Tyson Chandler, Jannero Pargo and Tyson's wife, Kimberly. I highly encourage you to check it out and, if you are so inclined, to comment on both ESPN's Web site and here.

FYI, the video was actually shot a month or two ago. In fact, it was originally meant to feature Tyson, Kimberly and Bobby Jackson. Jackson, as you all know, was traded at the deadline in a deal that brought over Mike James and Bonzi Wells from Houston. Luckily, Tyson thought of a replacement.

When Pargo and Chandler came to New Orleans, the two were already close and have grown closer as their lockers at Hornets Arena are side by side. It showed during the shooting of this piece. Jannero gave Tyson’s wife, Kimberly, a run for her money, knowing everything from how the couple met to Tyson’s favorite book.

But perhaps the most surprising thing about the two was their personalities. On the court Tyson is an intense and intimidating presence but is affable and engaging off of it. Jannero, the team’s high-energy spark plug off the bench, is calm and almost reserved — but not so much that it stopped him from poking fun at his super-sized teammate.

Not to be outdone, Kimberly did answer more questions right and wasn’t afraid to let us know that Tyson was upstaged by an elementary school student when he participated in a Read to Achieve program. It all made for a great interview.

Just for the record, I'm planning on trademarking a shirt with Tyson ripping down a ceiling fan. That line is too goof for it NOT become a nickname (Chandler-fan? Ceiling-Chand? Ceiling-Man? Help me out here, folks).

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AWESOME.

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Posted by ticktock6 on 04/22/2008 at 2:23 PM

That did indeed rock. Just go with "Ceiling Fan Repairman" as the nickname. No need to abbreviate it or anything.

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Posted by Ron Hitley on 04/23/2008 at 9:10 AM

Hahaah, yes! Ceiling fan Repair-Man!

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Posted by atthehive on 04/23/2008 at 1:05 PM

Tyson & his wife are so cute together & I am glad to see him close to Jannero, since I read how much it hurt him & his family when Bobby Jackson had to leave. He has been playing great in the playoffs & so has Jannero. Keep it up guys we will be with you in spirit at Dallas.

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Posted by Barbara Gorrondona on 04/24/2008 at 5:50 PM

CP3 meet CFR.

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Posted by Doug Ryan on 04/25/2008 at 9:52 AM

Awesome.

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Posted by mW on 04/26/2008 at 11:51 AM

Take a look at this website: Best Ceiling Fan Reviews This website helped me choosing the right ceiling fan for my needs.

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Posted by Mark on 08/14/2008 at 8:05 AM

very different personalities, good to know , this shows how cute tyson and his wife.
hampton bay ceiling fans

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Posted by Benbes on 07/18/2011 at 8:50 PM
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