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I give my passionate opinions on the great sport of basketball and my home team Los Angeles Lakers. I love the Lakers, up or down, Shaq or no Shaq, off Kobe or unstoppable MVP Kobe, I am Lakers4Life fan.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MARCH 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with team mates fatre defeating the New Jersey Nets during their game on March 27, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 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 Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers Clinch Western Conference Top Seed

Published 7 months ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs drives the ball against Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at the Staples Center on January 25, 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

Andrew Bynum Injury Update: Will Not Return Until Playoffs

Published 7 months ago
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Lamar Odom Gets One Game Suspension for Leaving the Bench Against Blazers

Published 8 months ago
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Los Angeles Lakers Hand Cavs First Loss in Cleveland This Season

Published 9 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan-All-Time favorite athlete, I would never miss a game, Magic Johnson-best team player I have ever seen, Kobe Bryant-not quite MJ, but he is the closest thing to it, David Beckham- the Magic Johnson of soccer, Jerry Rice-childhood hero, Daryl Strawberry- another childhood hero, Ken Griffey Jr.-sweeetest swing I have ever seen, Bo Jackson-only player I have ever seen to be just as freakishly good in two different sports, Steven Gerrard-Liverpool!, Brett Favre-my favorite football player all-time, Peyton Manning-audible, audible, audible, Barry Sanders-best running back All-Time. Adrian Peterson -kid is going to be special, Tiger Woods-best player in the hardest sport with the most amazing golf swing I have ever witnessed,
Favorite Sports Teams

Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Galaxy and the Oakland Raiders
Favorite Coaches

Phil Jackson, Tommy Lasorda
All Time Sports Moment

When ever Jordan took the floor!
Most Memorable Game Attended

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls back in 1998. Lakers won, but watching Jordan play live is something I will never, ever forget!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point mark
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth by far, Mays may have run faster than Babe's fat ass, but he never threw a no hitter!
Unitas or Montana?

Montana, never saw Unitas play so couldn't say, but Joe was sick!
Jordan or Russell?

Do you really have to ask? I really like Russell though a lot of integrity and no ego, but no one can top MJ in my book!
Gretzky or Orr?

I would say Greztky because I have no idea who the hell Orr is? Weren't those the bad guys in Lord of the Rings?
Pele or Maradona?

Pele by far! Maradona was amazing don't get me wrong, the golden goal will forever stick out in my memory, but Pele's career overall speaks for itself. The scored practically 50% of the time no matter what team he was on, that is like Jordan status.
Federer or Sampras?

That is a tough one, when I was a kid I thought Sampras would never be topped. My Grandad used to watch him all the time, but Federer is pretty amazing. I will say draw, but I think Federer will take him when all is said and done.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger! Are you kidding me? Is this even a question anymore? Nicklaus like Sampras was the man when I was a kid, but Tiger has definitely passed the golden bear.
Petty or Earnhardt?

No idea, but I know Earnhardt was a badass with no fear so I got to respect that!
Schumacher or Senna?

Who?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10 baby!! Come on, I'm an LA guy!

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by Bob
9 months ago

Thanks for being a fan Ryan.
by Zander
about 1 year ago

Hey Ryan,

I just wanted to let you know that Bleacher Report has launched out of beta with an updated look and feel and some great new features. Check out the "Game On" link in the header to find out more.

Next week we'll be launching the site to the world with some public announcements—and it'd be great to get a contribution from you between now and Tuesday to make Bleacher Report's launch a success.

Let me know if you need any help with ideas or have questions. Have a great weekend Ryan!

Zander

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Los Angeles Lakers Clinch Western Conference Top Seed

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Los Angeles Lakers Hand Cavs First Loss in Cleveland This Season

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