NBA: 5 active players with the funniest nicknames

#1 Andre Drummond – “Big Penguin”

Andre Drummond is known as "Big Penguin."

Do you have a favorite animal, or at least had one as a kid? This question is where the origins of Andre Drummond's nickname begin.

Drummond is one of the NBA's best centers. This season, he averages 18.9 points and leads the league in rebounds with 16.7 rebounds. The Pistons center is an exceptional talent that is capable of dominating in a league where the traditional center is underappreciated. He also happens to have a funny nickname.

Drummond is known as the "Big Penguin". He received the nickname after revealing that his favorite animal is a penguin. His (former) teammate Greg Monroe once asked Drummond what his favorite movie was, and he responded, "Happy Feet". His other favorites include "March of the Penguins" and "Happy Feet 2".

He embraced the nickname and his love for penguins by doing things such as doing a video with a penguin costume on. He even had signature socks with the company Stance that featured his favorite animal. So, it is safe to say that Drummond loves penguins.

The Pistons center is around 6'10" (208.28cm) and 270 pounds (123kg). He is an imposing force that can dominate when he is at his best. He also really likes penguins. Drummond is youthful and has a sense of humor. His love for penguins helps illustrate this. And because of this, he is the "Big Penguin".

Drummond's nickname is one of the funniest nicknames in the league. It fits his personality and expresses the love of his favorite animal. But he is one of many. The nicknames included on this list, as well as some of the ones not mentioned (Brandon "Tiny Dog" Ingram, Kristaps "The Unicorn" Porzingis, and Marc "The Big Burrito"/"Beer Papi"), are not only the funniest nicknames of the league but they are also memorable. They will potentially be remembered along with some of the best.