Is Chandler Bing (Vanderbilt) named after Chandler Bing from Friends?
Vanderbilt freshman guard Chandler Bing has gone viral, but was he named after the Friends character of the same name?
Chandler Bing the Vanderbilt freshman guard has gone viral, and if you're a Friends fan, you immediately understand why. That was the name of the iconic sitcom character played by the late Matthew Perry who had some many incredible moments on the sitcom , and it's led to all kinds of questions and answers about the basketball player... along with some Friends jokes made on social media.
So, if you're here, you might be wondering: Was Chandler Bing named after that Chandler Bing? The answer is: No. Bing's parents Calvin and Tara named him after a preacher.
This is just an incredible coincidence. Has Chandler Bing ever seen any episodes of Friends? As we wrote back in October, he's never watched the series.
Ever. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Is Chandler Bing named after Friends' Chandler Bing?