Earlier today, Shannon Brown called out to his Twitter followers asking for help with a new nickname. But since our Twitter feeds are occupied by little kitties with gas, it’s better to brainstorm some new monikers over here. Not to mention, it’s a lot easier for you guys to help us out in the comments. Here are some suggestions, broken down by category:
Plays on Words
- Shan Brow!
- She-Shan-igans
- Brannon Shown
Personal References
- Not Dee
- Chris
- The Disappointer
Music References
- Mr. Thang
- Toni Braxton
- Bruised Orange
Literary References
- Smoke and Steel
- Rootabaga
- Potato Face
Nonsensical Food References
- Charleston Chew
- Waffle House
- Banana Hands
As you can see, all of these are pretty great nickname recommendations. Personally, I think “Potato Face” is the clear winner. It’s a reference to a book of children’s stories by Carl Sandburg — himself a former resident of Maywood, IL — so it makes a lot of sense. Nonetheless, I admit that there may be some room for improvement.
Let’s hear ‘em down below.
How about “The Medicore Dunker”…Wait that might piss Laker fans off.
Ok how about, “6.5″ since his dunks would get that score but b/c of crowd noise he gets a 2 pt boost.
Just call him ‘UPS’ already. Not only does he get up, but you also get use of all the “What can Brown do for you?” tie-ins.
I like “Brown Sugar”.
“BROWN SUGAR FROM DOWNTOWN!”
“WHAT A JAM BY BROWN SUGAR”
How about…
CANON BROWN!!
“UPS” is probably the most clever one out there. Great marketing opportunity.
Less marketable ones:
Shannandoah
The Cannon
Doc
Spinach
“Heckuvajob Brownie”
Shannon Stansbury Suga Shan Mosley Jack Rabbit
Shannon “the cannon” Brown Shannon do da Brown Dougie Brown
Slammin’ Shannon Brown’s Eye View Hollyhood
Chi-Town’s Finest the Golden Child
Shannon “Popeye” Brown Come Fly wit me
Dunkin’ Brown The Medicine Man
the Escalator Shannon-Aid/ Cannon-Aid
Delivery Boy the Dreamcatcher
Brown Sugar the Difference
LetShannonShoot.com
Bird’s Eye View
Rainmaker
Show Stoppa
Golden Angel
Beetlejuice
Freakazoid
do do Brown
Puddin’ Pants
Renegade
Dumptruck
June Bug
Scorpio
Stone Cold
The Count Chocula Kid
Stormin’ Norman Schwarzkoff
Tomahawk
Nag Champa
Dirty Ricky
Moonshine
Juan Uribe
Chris Brown
Just sayin’
Downtown Shannon Brown
Can we play this game with Sasha Vujacic… The Machine??? He seriously needs a new nickname.
The (Brown) Stain.
or Shannon “Stain” Brown
Cause he leaves marks on matches.
Is sometimes the shiznich,
But you rarely get to see him, unless someone needs to be sat down.
I like UPS the best.
Can we play this game with Ilgauskas –
- “Cyclops”. I’ll personally fly down to Florida to complete the eye unification surgery.
- “Older Marcin Gortat”
- Argh (I’m fairly certain he only speaks in low moans)
Shannon “Show-Bro” Brown
There is really only one good name:
Shan Wow (play on sham wow) – because his game is so exciting. RIP infomercial beardy man.
The Brown Mamba
Shannon Dunkin-down Brown
Shan-Oh-No!