Big Baby wants a new nickname

[Roy Hobbs]

Declaring himself fit for a change, Glen Davis said before Monday's Boston Celtics game that he's dropping the "Big Baby" moniker and is searching for a new nickname. When a reporter suggested the Chad Ochocinco-like "Uno Uno" to match Davis' No. 11 jersey, he instantly fell in love with it.

"'Uno Uno,'" Davis erupted in delight. "I like that, I like that. I'll be 'Uno Uno,' that's my new name." . . .

"I've been called 'Big Baby' all through my life," said Davis. "But I'm going through changes. I'm in a cocoon and I'm coming out a different player, a different person. Basically, the new person is growth. I'm shedding that 'Big Baby' and you can see something else, not the past."

Reflecting on the fine from last week, Davis again apologized and was effusive in his praise of the Celtics organization for hanging with him through his troubles, on and off the court. But, while noting it's all about the future, he suggested fans send new nickname requests to his Twitter page.

But when Jeff Howe from the free daily newspaper the Metro suggested, "Uno Uno," the competition might have ended before it started.

When Celtics coach Doc Rivers was informed of the nickname swap a short time later, he rolled his eyes and initially said, "Oh Lord, no comment."

When told it was about Davis changing his reputation, Rivers added, "Actions change your image most of the time, but we'll see. That's good though. It's a start, right?"

Link.

[Fafnir]

Never going to happen, when you've got a great nickname like Davis has you never get rid of it.

I mean how many times does anyone talk about Glenn Rivers?

[More Banners]

"I've been called 'Big Baby' all through my life."

I'm sure there's a good reason for that, Chubbs.

[Roy Hobbs]

"I've been called 'Big Baby' all through my life."

I'm sure there's a good reason for that, Chubbs.

Yeah...  it's pretty easy to see where both the "big" and the "baby" come from.  The only way he drops this nickname is if he drops 75 pounds and acts stoic on the court.

[Chief]

I vote for Fat Boy. Oh wait, I think that is Scals nickname.

[Steve Weinman]

I think long-time posters will know where I stand on this.

There are still plenty of open seats on the Oscar-driven bandwagon that features "Terrifying Toddler," Infuriated Infant" and "Pugnacious Papoose."

And yes, I understand that he probably wants to get away from the whole "baby" theme, not just that particular word.  Still, I'm obsessed with alliterative newborn nicknames.

-sw

[Gomesfan]

UNOx2

[EJPLAYA]

How about Blubber? It can both be used to describe someone who is fat AND someone who is crying… Short and sweet and to the point.

[Gomesfan]

Cry Baby

[blackbird]

Thinking about him as Uno Uno made me think of El Nino Mas Bonito:

http://www.youtube.com/v/18gDUzL2mLQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&

[hardlyyardley]

How about "ex celtic"

[QuinielaBox]

Here's One:

L'Enfant Terrible!!!

nuff said.

Lets a Detriot Heckler Bother him - That is P A T H E T I C.

[Kiorrik]

I think long-time posters will know where I stand on this.

There are still plenty of open seats on the Oscar-driven bandwagon that features "Terrifying Toddler," Infuriated Infant" and "Pugnacious Papoose."

And yes, I understand that he probably wants to get away from the whole "baby" theme, not just that particular word.  Still, I'm obsessed with alliterative newborn nicknames.

-sw

I still grind my teeth whenever I read/type those names.

And I'm still not convinced about which one is worse; pug or infuri.

[Redz]

this one got some chuckles in the chat room

Big Gravy Davis

[thirstyboots18]

How about "ex celtic"

 Best nickname I have heard yet!