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Hey, I'm Ben a passionate fan of Basketball and the NBA mainly the Lakers. I live in Australia and grew up playing and watching basketball everyday. I love all sports... besides Netball and Hockey :P . . .
And i enjoy conversing with people about sports related topics.

2009-10 NBA predictions:
Champs: Lakers
MVP: Kobe Bryant
6th man: Lamar Odom
DPOY: Artest
Slam dunk champ: Shannon Brown
Most improved: DJ Mbenga!

Ben's Recent Articles

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Eric Gordon #10 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the season opening game at Staples Center on October 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 99-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

1 Down 20 To Go, Can The Lakers Go 21-0?

Published 12 days ago
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EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Lakers media day at the Lakers training facility on September 29, 2009 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

From Point Guard To Center: The Team Of The Decade 2000-2010

Published about 1 month ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 03: DJ Mbenga #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers gestures against the Houston Rockets during the game at Staples Center on April 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Rockets 93-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

From Rags To Riches: The DJ Mbenga Story

Published about 1 month ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 04: Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call against the Orlando Magic in Game One of the 2009 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 4, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

2010 All-Star Game Starting Center.....Andrew Bynum???

Published 3 months ago
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Steven Resnick responded to a comment on Kelly Dwyer's Golden State Warriors Prediction is Just Laughable
Steven Resnick responded to a comment on Kelly Dwyer's Golden State Warriors Prediction is Just Laughable
Felix Traviza responded to a comment on Lakers: The Road To 73-9 Remains a Long One
Felix Traviza responded to a comment on Lakers: The Road To 73-9 Remains a Long One
Ben Ogada-Osir commented on 1 Down 20 To Go, Can The Lakers Go 21-0?
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Steven Resnick responded to a comment on Best Players In The NBA: Dwyane Wade and Lebron James, Sorry Kobe!

The Short List What Ben thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Kobe Bryant
Favorite Sports Teams

Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite Coaches

Phil Jackson
All Time Sports Moment

Derek Fisher's 0.4 second shot
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamberlain 100 points
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher

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by JW
1 day ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by Keith
2 days ago

As a Knicks Featured Columnist, I will be making periodical attempts to give fans an inside look at the different aspects of Knicks games. Take a look at what I came up with when Lebron James came to visit.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286083-keiths-knickerbockers-korner-reliving-the-hype-the-top-10-things-about-lebron-james-appearance-at-msg#page/11
by Jonathan
about 1 month ago

Hi Ben, check this out, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265571-chicago-stunned-as-obama-fails-props-to-rio
by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by try
about 1 month ago

Hey can you check this out for me!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264422-mark-sanchez-and-the-new-york-jets-are-coastinbut-just-for-now?just_published=1
by Aaron
about 1 month ago

Hey man

please read this article
top 20 games
comments are welcome

http://bleacherreport.com/users/128234-aaron-navarro
by Aaron
about 1 month ago

Hey man

please read this article
top 20 games
comments are welcome

http://bleacherreport.com/users/128234-aaron-navarro
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours
by JW
about 1 month ago

read this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259315-zorn-flops-on-while-redskins-nation-flounders-in-anger
by Shady
2 months ago

finally the Answer has find a home, however is it a good fit.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251255-the-answer-finally-finds-a-home-in-memphis?just_published=1
by Barney
2 months ago

Cheers for the fan add Ben! Much appreciated!
by Mohamed
2 months ago

Hi mate!
this is an interesting article hope u enjoy it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241529-sport-and-children-humor-and-education
Thanks for the read and comment in advance

Mo
by Shady
2 months ago

the NBA's 5 best young and upcoming teams, appreciate it if you check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240641-the-nbas-5-best-young-and-upcoming-teams
by manny
2 months ago

I JUST WROTE THIS- Please read it. Its about a new standard for hiring and firing Gm and Coaches in the NBA

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237691-the-new-standard-for-hiring-and-firing-nba-coaches-and-gm-tm
by Mohamed
2 months ago

pls take a look at my last article if you have time of course
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236518-the-hidden-agendas-of-a-sportsman-in-canada-humor
Thanks in advance!

Mohamed

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1 Down 20 To Go, Can The Lakers Go 21-0?

From Point Guard To Center: The Team Of The Decade 2000-2010

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2010 All-Star Game Starting Center.....Andrew Bynum???

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