Question by razzle red: Why are NBA superstars always known by their first name? Examples: “LeBron” (James) “Kobe” (Bryant) “Shaq” (Shaquille O’ Neal) “Melo” (Carmelo Anthony) Enough said….. but why? Best answer: Answer by Cary CJason Kidd is a star, they call him Kidd, no ? Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! [...]