Lakers guard Shannon Brown: Give me a nickname
The suggestions are coming in as fast as Shannon Brown on a fast break. And I want to make sure you're a part of it.
Coming off an impressive fourth-quarter performance in the Lakers' 118-107 victory Tuesday over the Milwaukee Bucks, Shannon Brown is asking his Twitter followers to come up with a nickname for him. With enthusiasm growing for Brown as the league's most improved player, surely some of you have some ideas. Share your nicknames for Brown in the comment threads below with some explanation. I'll be sure to send the results to Brown's Twitter feed and also show him some of the ideas once the Lakers return from their three-game trip.
-- Mark Medina
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And now that he has practiced he is: Who We Thought He Was. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYKIcnj1MJY
Posted by: mamba24 | November 17, 2010 at 02:12 PM
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LOL!!
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Then again, when multiple players collapse on Kobe and/or Gasol every time they touch the ball, there are bound to be some wide open looks.
Posted by: KobeMVP888
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That's why Shannon will help spread the floor even more once defenses begin to defend against him; at that time, we'll see what he can do because if he improves his ball handling - and I believe he will - he'll be able to create opportunities to drive to the hole And 1. He moves pretty darn well without the ball and when he's underneath, it's usually an easy deuce. All eyes will be on Shannon; he's proving to be pretty consistent off of that bench.
Posted by: frmkt | November 17, 2010 at 02:45 PM
@wes
I totally agree. He just just shutup, rehab, comeback and prove all of his doubters wrong. Instead, he has been gicing them more firepower.
He also should not feel to bad about getting dissed by Rhianna because she's allowed to have extremely high standards.
@all
Has to be UPS!!!!!!
Posted by: mclyne | November 17, 2010 at 02:47 PM
"Jammin' Brown"
cause it rhymes with Shannon Brown!
Posted by: Christian | November 17, 2010 at 02:48 PM
That's why Shannon will help spread the floor even more once defenses begin to defend against him; at that time, we'll see what he can do because if he improves his ball handling - and I believe he will - he'll be able to create opportunities to drive to the hole And 1. He moves pretty darn well without the ball and when he's underneath, it's usually an easy deuce. All eyes will be on Shannon; he's proving to be pretty consistent off of that bench.
Posted by: frmkt | November 17, 2010 at 02:45 PM
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No doubt that Shannon has taken that next step. His shooting won't keep up like this, but he's making great decisions, he's playing under control, he's not tentative, his ball handling and defense have improved and his confidence is through the roof! He's not trying to dunk everything either. No one talks about the fact that the Cavs selected him 1 spot ahead of Jordan Farmar in the 2006 draft and that Farmar got a longer deal with the Nets for twice what he's making. I think that motivated the kid. My "gripe" is that Mitch Kupchak might have blown a golden opportunity by signing him for too short a contract for too little money. This kid will earn a starting job somewhere next season for some real dough.
Posted by: KobeMVP888 | November 17, 2010 at 02:49 PM
Or Jammin' Shannon.......... cause it rolls off the tongue better.
Posted by: Christian | November 17, 2010 at 02:52 PM
The man of the muscular wharves must be named as follows:
"Shannon "Astronaut" Brown"
or
"Shannon "Flying" Brown"
Posted by: karmaniac | November 17, 2010 at 02:52 PM
If Karl Malone is the "Mailman" Let's call Shannon Brown "Deliveryman"
Posted by: rafanico | November 17, 2010 at 02:53 PM
Mr. Bench
Posted by: daniel sandoval | November 17, 2010 at 02:54 PM
OOOh! We should call Shannon "SPACE JAM" cause his skills are out of this world!!
Posted by: Christian | November 17, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Gotta be UPS
Posted by: Evil Cathedral | November 17, 2010 at 02:56 PM
slammin shannon,
Posted by: dandeeman | November 17, 2010 at 02:56 PM
how about big air brown
Posted by: daniel sandoval | November 17, 2010 at 02:58 PM
I like Mickey Mouse Hands. Am I right? Am I right?
[dbdh]
Posted by: Don't Blame Del Harris! | November 17, 2010 at 02:58 PM
Shan-WOW
Posted by: billy in slo | November 17, 2010 at 03:00 PM
how about "the Awesome Dunker"
or
"Shannon the Dannon yogurt eatin gettin calcium and protein in his bones and muscles for serious dunks Brown"
no?
ok
Posted by: brian | November 17, 2010 at 03:01 PM
airmail brown
Posted by: dandeeman | November 17, 2010 at 03:06 PM
slammin shannon
Posted by: dandeeman | November 17, 2010 at 03:07 PM
slammin shannon,airmail brown
Posted by: dandeeman | November 17, 2010 at 03:09 PM
"Spartycus"
Posted by: hopalong | November 17, 2010 at 03:19 PM
Wow. This is amazing. You guys really stepped up to the plate and came up with a cool list of names. I'm going to feature some of the suggestions in a post tomorrow and then show it to Shannon when the team gets back from its trip. I'm curious to see which ones he'll like
Posted by: Mark Medina | November 17, 2010 at 03:20 PM
The Microwave 2, sounds good to me.
GO HEAT
Posted by: JUSTA HATER | November 17, 2010 at 03:21 PM
KobeMVP888-My "gripe" is that Mitch Kupchak might have blown a golden opportunity by signing him for too short a contract for too little money. This kid will earn a starting job somewhere next season for some real dough.
Posted by: KobeMVP888 | November 17, 2010 at 02:49 PM
This should win you RCOTD, this is spot on POINT.
Posted by: JUSTA HATER | November 17, 2010 at 03:25 PM
Shannon WOW
Posted by: London Laker | November 17, 2010 at 03:47 PM
I got it, but if someone can tighten it up a bit, cool:
N-JAD (sounds like "en-jad")
Stands for: "Not Just A Dunker"
Maybe MT. JAD is better? (more than just a dunker)
Posted by: Dwntwn Atty | November 17, 2010 at 03:53 PM
SLY
Posted by: seth | November 17, 2010 at 03:55 PM
UPS is good but I propose "Brown Bomber" (in honor of Joe Louis) and the way he can drop those 3 point "bombs"!
Posted by: Martin | November 17, 2010 at 03:55 PM
Cannon
Posted by: Hogsman | November 17, 2010 at 03:59 PM
"Downtown Shannon Brown". is by far the best nickname for Shannon Brown
Posted by: Page1 | November 17, 2010 at 04:05 PM
"Shantastic"
Posted by: frosty | November 17, 2010 at 04:10 PM
If he's handling the ball this well through December: Shanta-Claws
Posted by: Allnet | November 17, 2010 at 04:36 PM
Downtown Shannon Brown (when he hits a 3) and Uptown Shannon Brown when he dunks.
Posted by: PurplenGold Blood | November 17, 2010 at 04:39 PM
And range from down town like a Cannon
Cannon Brown
For ex: Cannon Brown for another 3!!
Cannon Brown to the rim for another explosion!
Mark it
Print it
Posted by: Gold | November 17, 2010 at 04:40 PM
The "Dagger" - double edged, will kill either way(dunk or shoot three's). Used for close combat as a second weapon(perfect for a sixth man).
Shannon "Dagger" Brown
I love it! Go Lakers!!!
Posted by: Laker Phil | November 17, 2010 at 04:43 PM
sixthest。
Posted by: panda | November 17, 2010 at 05:33 PM
Shabreezy
Posted by: Cmc | November 17, 2010 at 05:45 PM
shanaynay... LOL!!
Posted by: stiffler | November 17, 2010 at 06:08 PM
“shanWOW” and "UPS"are cool
and how about "slam bomber"
In Chinese we call him"奶茶"(milk tea)
Posted by: jin | November 17, 2010 at 08:20 PM
"Cannon Brown" does have a ring to it.
Posted by: Page1 | November 17, 2010 at 08:34 PM
UPS or Downtown
Shannon UPS Brown
Because he delivered........and like guaranteed service.....
Posted by: ranaq | November 17, 2010 at 08:53 PM
UPS - because Shannon does deliveries time after time
Posted by: ranaq | November 17, 2010 at 08:57 PM
"The Human Trampoline" should be his new nickname
This guy can jump out the building! Shannon got trampoline legs!!!
Posted by: JVR | November 17, 2010 at 08:59 PM
I like Shantastic to! Thats cool...."Mr Shantastic" or "The Human Trampoline" is a go getter!!!! Choose it Shannon, choose it!
Can u imagine hearing the PA announcer shouting "that was Shannnnntastic!" when Shannon drain a big 3! or Oh my goodness! Shannon Brown "The Human Trampoline" just posterized & embarrassed The Big 3! of the Miami Heat/Boston Celtics...when he does one of his trampoline dunks....oh well just wishful thinking....
Posted by: JVR | November 17, 2010 at 09:32 PM
im not sure why he still isn't being called Shannon "The Cannon" Brown.
Posted by: gerard | November 17, 2010 at 10:13 PM
dablueberry's suggestion of SHART would be perfect. It sounds funny at first but if you think about it, its quite apt. How many times had he literally made you shart out of sheer excitement. For me at least 4 times so far this season. Shannon brown is composed of equal parts of NASTY AIR and THE SH!T. i believe that would be called a SHART.
Posted by: lakerfan1 | November 17, 2010 at 10:46 PM
I like "Showtime".
Posted by: Christopher | November 17, 2010 at 11:34 PM
"Down Town " Shannon Brown..
Coz' he can throw it down like nobody's business plus he can hit it from down town..
It's got a nice ring to it, "Down Town" Shannon Brown..
Posted by: Rey Charles | November 18, 2010 at 12:18 AM
I have two nicknames:
Shannon "The Cannon" Brown (he shoots and dunks like one) Or,
"The Garbage Man" (cause he comes in to clean up after the starters leave the floor). Ther's my two cents. Go Lakers! 3-peat!
Posted by: Ian Kessner | November 18, 2010 at 01:02 AM
Here's my suggestion for SHANNON BROWN's new nickname: MIP
That's right - call him the Mip! Like in . . . . "OMG! Coach Jackson just sent in the Mip!"
It stands for: Most Improved Player.
Posted by: Larry Brooks | November 18, 2010 at 04:21 AM
CANNON BROWN.
Posted by: GP Reyes | November 18, 2010 at 04:53 AM
Downtown Brown
Posted by: InDaFridge | November 18, 2010 at 06:13 AM
Cannon Brown
Posted by: sliverlaker | November 18, 2010 at 07:05 AM
Shannon "THE CANNON" Brown
Posted by: lakers_24 | November 18, 2010 at 07:17 AM
Work hard absorb all you can from Kobe!, I think just plain old SB would be very fitting, are THE FUTURE. Work hard, Play hard
Posted by: R. Crier Sr. | November 18, 2010 at 07:28 AM
Shannon the Cannon
Slam it down Brown
Knock it down Brown
Shut 'em down Brown
Posted by: Rick | November 18, 2010 at 07:50 AM
Mighty Mouse
Posted by: Gene Eckardt | November 18, 2010 at 08:46 AM
i like:
-downtown shannon brown
-UPS...what can brown do for you?
-moneytrain...all aboard!
Posted by: jroq24 | November 18, 2010 at 08:52 AM
The only nickname I can come up with is Shannon "Sha-Boom" Brown.
I'll never forget that first impression he made on all of us! There he was just passed mid-court and turned the ball over. I could see he face turning red full of mixed emotions (mad, embarrassed, etc). As he trailed the play "Sha-Boom" he leaps into the air and blocks the shot with his elbow/forearm, his ELBOW for crying out loud!
Sha-boom!
The bench explodes! The crowd erupts! And families across southern California leap out of thier couches! (including me)
Posted by: Lak8rs4Life | November 18, 2010 at 09:11 AM
LAX would work including LA X-factor but the problem is on a bad day he'd be EX-LAX and the word lax is no good anyway.
UPS "What can Brown do for you?" it is.
Posted by: Greywolf | November 18, 2010 at 09:16 AM
Has to be "UPS"
For highlights:
What can Brown do for you?
UPS, he delivers!
See what Brown did for you?
For lowlights:
He mishandle that package (for turnovers)
Not enough postage (for missed shots)
UPS, you listening!?!
Posted by: PTNYC | November 18, 2010 at 10:26 AM
The B-12 Bomber
"Slingshot" Brown
The Catapult Kid
The Weather Maker...(sometimes thunder, sometimes rain, never nice, and always pain).
Posted by: Luke Is Overpaid | November 18, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Shannon-Ball!!!
Posted by: nutothis | November 18, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Spartacus
A warrior from Michigan State
Posted by: Mychal Limric | November 18, 2010 at 12:06 PM
"cash"
"cash" for a 3 .... it's good ....
Posted by: David Ginsberg | November 18, 2010 at 02:26 PM
I like that
Cash Brown
Posted by: Bobby Richard | November 18, 2010 at 02:30 PM
Human Trampoline
Posted by: Brian | November 20, 2010 at 01:46 PM