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Benny is a TV writer living in Los Angeles... a city divided by many things, but united by one - The Lakers. I've bled purple and gold since birth. I stuck with them through the rough era of Cedric 'Garbage Man' Ceballos and Nick Van Smack and the glory of Showtime, Lake Show and of course, Black Mamba.

But it was the voice guiding me through most of those years that most inspires me today... Lakers longtime play-by-play announcer Chick Hearn and his 'words eye view.' My father may have taught me how to be a man, but Chick Hearn taught me about the game of basketball and what it means to love a team.

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Cooper, Kurt Rambis, Sedale Threatt, Derek Fisher
Favorite Sports Teams

Lakers, Dodgers
Favorite Coaches

Phil Jackson, Tommy Lasorda
All Time Sports Moment

TIE: Kirk Gibson Homerun in 1988 World Series and D-Fish with .4 seconds in San Antonio
Most Memorable Game Attended

Steve Finley hits the game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning against the hated San Francisco Giants in 2004
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

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Start Spreading the News: Kobe, Not Lebron, Could Be a Knick Next Year

11/13/2009

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Sasha Vujacic Gets Cut From Slovenian National Team

08/25/2009

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With Kurt Rambis Gone, Brian Shaw Next In Line to Take Over Lakers

08/10/2009

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In Buss We Trust: Lakers Owner Calls Odom's Bluff and Wins Big

07/31/2009

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Benny Blanco commented on Question: Should Allen Iverson be Signed to The Lakers? The Answer, YES!

When I read the headline, I was ready to tear into you. But after reading your article, I think you make a very convincing argument. The...

2 replies – here are the latest…
Justin diaz replied…

Iverson is not a point guard, he's a shooting guard. He can't run an offense like...
Matt Smith replied…

LOL @ "Lamar, Khloe and The Answer" sounds like a new reality show. Thanks for the...

Chase Sanford said...

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Hey man,

I just wrote an article discussing Pau Gasol's recent injury suffered while playing for his country of Spain, which leads me to ask the question where should his allegiance lie? Please take a moment to read it and provide your own opinion as a comment. Hope you Like it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235348-pau-gasol-injured-playing-for-spain-where-does-his-allegiance-lie

115 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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Breaking News: Powe to sign with Cavs!

See my brief report here and tell me what you think.

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234192-breaking-news-cleveland-cavaliers-to-sign-leon-powe?just_published=1

117 days ago

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2009-2010 NBA Schedule Seeps Out: Shaq…

Received 2,000 Reads • July 29, 2009
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Start Spreading the News: Kobe, Not Leb…

Received 25 comments • November 13, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Sasha Vujacic Gets Cut From Slovenian N…

Received 1,000 Reads • August 25, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

In Buss We Trust: Lakers Owner Calls Od…

Received 1,000 Reads • July 31, 2009

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In Buss We Trust: Lakers Owner Calls Odom's Bluff and Wins Big

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In Buss We Trust: Lakers Owner Calls Odom's Bluff and Wins Big

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