When I play basketball — which is not often these days, for good reason — my friends often refer to me as “Teen Wolf” on the court. This is not because I’m as game-changing as Michael J. Fox’s character in the 1985 movie Teen Wolf, but rather because my skill set and hustle and unwieldy nature and all-around wildness are akin to those of his character. It’s kind of scary to watch me out there. I’m not very good at basketball.

I, however, have never thought of changing my name to Wolf, or anything of that nature. I may not be secure in many things in my life, but I’m pretty OK with the name Ryan. However, the movie Teen Wolf has inspired such an occasion. Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Greg White legally changed his name to “Stylez G” today.

Circuit Judge Steve Scott Stephens signed off on White’s petition and as White walked through the Bucs locker room Monday, he gleefully distributed copies of the final judgment.

White said he picked his new name from a character in the 1985 movie “Teen Wolf,’’ starring Michael J. Fox.

“That was his best friend’s name,’’ White said. “I always liked that name. It’s not that I don’t like Greg White.’’

In the movie, Fox’s friend is named Rupert “Stiles’’ Stilinski. White changed the spelling and adopted the name as his own.

I have a feeling Christmas might be a little awkward for the White family this year.

Thanks to Evan for the link.