Los Angeles Lakers forward Robbie Avila used a July 14, 2026 exclusive with the New York Post to sort through the growing collection of sobriquets he has picked up since entering the NBA.
Avila highlighted fan-favorite handles such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Nerd,” acknowledging each one before putting them in the personal order he prefers. The light-hearted exercise underscored how quickly the rookie’s popularity—and his list of playful labels—has expanded.
The brief ranking session was part of a broader conversation about Avila’s transition to Los Angeles and the attention that has followed him on and off the court. While he did not reveal the entire hierarchy, Avila said he appreciates every nickname and the creativity behind them.
The interview marked the first time the first-year Laker publicly addressed the full slate of aliases that have circulated on social media and in the stands since draft night.
Source: New York Post
