Iceman Nickname Battle: Williams vs Gervin

0:00It's March 26th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is facing pushback in his bid to trademark the nickname, Iceman. The rising star filed applications last week for the term and a related logo after earning the moniker for his cool-headed comebacks during the 20, 25-26 NFL season. The basketball hall of Famer George Durvin, who has owned the Iceman label since the 1970s, quickly stepped in to file his own competing claims. Durvin picked up the nickname from a teammate during his debut in the ABA back in 1973 and turned it into a brand starting in. 1979 Williams, meanwhile, rubbed his shoulders like he was freezing after big plays, helping lead the Bears deep into the playoffs. Now both athletes won rights to use Iceman on things like apparel and trading cards. Durvin spoke out this week, praising Williams' talent and potential while making it clear the name belongs to him already.

1:02Williams has stayed quiet on the clash, but once described the Iceman vibe as calm on the surface with tons of energy underneath, perfect for high-pressure moments. Durvin's legendary career included 14 years across the ABA and NBA, 9 All-Star nods, four scoring titles, and over 26,000 points. The spurs even retired his number, 44. Williams' as filings also feature silhouettes from a key playoff pass. With the U.S. patent and trademarked office reviewing both sets of applications, a final call could take up to 18 months, leaving fans watching. The sports naming rights battle play out.