As junior center DeShawn Painter creates an off-court image of his teammates for the Technician staff, Painter uses superlatives to place his comrades on canvas.
Best Dressed/Most “Swag” – DeShawn Painter
“Oh it’s me, without a doubt. That’s why the coaches call me ‘Big Smooth.’ I have that whole appeal. I’m very laid back. I might put a sweater on with some slacks and some boots, you just never know.”
Most Sentimental – Tyler Harris
“You know most everyone has their moments. Tyler has his moments more than anyone, so I would have to give that award to him. I still like messing with him anyway. That’s my guy.”
Ladies Man – Entire Team
“Oh man, we are all ladies’ men (he jokes). What can I say? The ladies just surround us.”
Most likely to become a Billionaire – DeShawn Painter
“Oh that has to be me, man. I have that entrepreneur renaissance typo, you know what I mean?”
Pretty Boy – Richard Howell
“Well we have a few of those, but I am going to have to go with Rich. He always has to make sure he is right before he steps out. He always keeps his socks on.”
Best Personality – Alex Johnson/Lorenzo Brown
“It depends which day you catch one of us on. Alex has a good personality; Lorenzo has a good personality; pretty much just our whole team.”
Most Unique – C.J . Leslie
“C.J . is a pretty unique guy. He definitely ranks on top of my list as most unique. He can be funny and charismatic, as well.”
Biggest Nerd – C.J . Williams
(He laughs) “Oh man, that one is me and C.J . Williams. He is no doubt the best Call of Duty player on the team. I am a huge game fan, but C.J . Williams, he is a true gamer, though.”
Best Rapper – Lorenzo Brown/Richard Howell/ NOT C.J . Leslie
“Lorenzo. He always raps. C.J . tries but, sometimes, it’s just awful. They all try a little bit but Lorenzo likes to pull a fast one, spit something fresh, all the time. Rich and Lorenzo always have their rap battles, though.”
Most likely to become President – Alex Johnson
“Alex Johnson, no doubt. He is very charismatic and such a people person. He’s just such a good guy.”
Best Dancer – Jaqawn Raymond and C.J . Leslie
“Man you have to give that to C.J . Leslie. It all just depends though. Actually, wait, no, give that one to Jaqawn Raymond. He is hands down the best dancer. Me, I can’t dance so in the huddle before every game, I sit back and crack jokes watching my teammates dance.”
The men’s basketball team returns to action on Wednesday when they take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at 9 p.m . at the RBC Center.