Friday’s Hot Clicks: Kyle Shanahan Named His Son After Lil Wayne, So Weezy Sent Him a Gift

No, Kyle Shanahan didn’t name his son Weezy, but Carter is good enough.

Weezy F. Shanahan and the F is for football

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The name Carter is surging in popularity in the United States—it was the 24th-most popular male baby name in 2017, compared to 80th in 2007 and 152nd in 2000—but I don’t think many of those Carters have the same origin story as Kyle Shanahan’s son. 

Back in May, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms said on his Bleacher Report podcast that the 49ers coach’s admiration for Lil Wayne runs so deep that he even named his son after the rapper (born Dwayne Michael Carter).

Kyle Shanahan really named his son after Lil Wayne 😂 (via @SimmsAndLefkoe) pic.twitter.com/NlVPIPaLQV

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 17, 2018

Wayne caught wind of this and decided to send a little something special to the Shanahan family. He included signed copies of two of his albums, as well as a poster with a personalized message to both Kyle and Carter. 

Here’s what Lil Wayne sent Kyle Shanahan.
“Hell, I have 3 boys of my own and only one is named after me!! LOL!”
😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/zQExaT7Gyd

— The Lefkoe Show (@LefkoeShow) July 26, 2018

More Kevin Durant stuff

When I led yesterday’s Clicks with the KD-C.J. McCollum beef, I sort of figured that would be the end of that. But I had forgotten Durant was with Team USA and would be meeting with the media, which gave us this tremendous exchange between KD and a reporter. 

Warriors’ Kevin Durant on the back and forth w/ Blazers’ CJ McCollum: “How am I the upset one? ... Maybe he was upset.” pic.twitter.com/xzJQpV4If0

— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 26, 2018

You have to give Durant credit. He always keeps the NBA interesting. 

John Wall is taking it in stride

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John Wall showed up to photo day at Team USA training camp in Las Vegas on Wednesday looking like he slept inside of a tequila bottle. The picture went unnoticed until the Wizards tweeted it, at which point he got roasted mercilessly.

But Wall doesn’t seem to be too bothered by it. 

Because I'm a very serious jorunalist I asked John Wall about the trending picture. He said he hasn't been on twitter today but saw the photo earlier.

'I sent it to my mom and said it looks like I just got to jail.'

— Yaron Weitzman (@YaronWeitzman) July 26, 2018

Bits & Pieces

LeBron says he regrets naming his son after himself but his explanation for why he did it makes perfect sense. ... Papa John is suing Papa John’s. ... A zoo in Egypt got busted trying to pass off a painted donkey as a zebra. ... A trio of serial yoga pants theives made off with $17,000 worth of Lululemon in broad daylight. ... Seth Rogan will be the new voice of Vancouver’s public transit system after plans to have Morgan Freeman do it were quickly scuttled following sexual harrassment allegations.

Nooooooooooooooooooo

Tonight OF Aaron Judge sustained a chip fracture of the right wrist (ulnar styloid bone). No surgery has been recommended. The Yankees approximate a 3-week time period before Judge can swing a bat in a game situation.

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 27, 2018

When your fat fingers credit a U.S. senator for a scoop

First was @Feinsand not @SenFeinstein https://t.co/sghgYZrJhz

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 26, 2018

Jon, I am going to be offended if you don't address me as "Senator" from now on. 🤣 https://t.co/HXeqqvSkSR

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 26, 2018

Priceless photo

Three years ago, I married the love of my life and my sister fell over pic.twitter.com/9jaSazmiir

— Kevin Kennedy Ryan II 🌹 (@K_47) July 25, 2018

This is extremely metal

Found this today while weeding a vineyard. from r/pics

What a photo

📍 Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/dbNWXadbHB

— LAFC (@LAFC) July 27, 2018

Are you ready for National Wing Day?

National Wing Day is this Sunday, which means there are plenty of places for you to score free chicken wings. Wingstop actually came through the SI offices this week to give us some wings, including the new (and very delicious) Spicy Korean Q flavor. 

When @wingstop visits @SInow 🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/DScK0Dip53

— Jarrel (@_JarrelHarris) July 25, 2018

Among the more notable deals available this Sunday, Wingstop is offering free five wings with any other purchase. Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away a free snack-size order of wings with the purchase of any small, medium or large order. For a list of smaller regional wing deals click here.

He named his kids after Tom Brady and Julian Edelman

Tom Brady, meet Tom and Brady. pic.twitter.com/P53vxSFKNi

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) July 26, 2018

Appalachian State players relive their win over Michigan

Don’t get on Patrick Reed’s bad side

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Be smarter when you dump your trash illegally

A good song

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