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I got hooked on the NBA from the early 80's when Dr. J, Larry and Magic were the men.

I still looooooove the NBA. Chris Paul is my dogg these days.

I'm a New Media Producer for www.thescore.com Television Network in Toronto.

I also write - mainly NBA, but from travelling and living in Australia(Melbourne), England(London) and Canada(Toronto - or tronna as they say here!) means I follow Cricket, Aussie Rules, Soccer, Tennis, Olympics...pretty much everything...just NOT rugby !

One day, I hope to host NBA TV.

I have a blog - check it out: http://thedailyhurt.blogspot.com/

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BOSTON - NOVEMBER 01: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a three point shot in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Hornets at the TD Garden on November 1, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Hornets 97-87. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Stay on Top, Suns on The Rise

Published 3 days ago
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BOSTON - MAY 02: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics reacts after he is called for a technical foul in the second half against the Chicago Bulls in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 2, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Bulls 109-99. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Rajon Rondo: The Little Boy With The Big Mouth

Published 9 days ago
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BOSTON - NOVEMBER 01: Kevin Garnett #5 and Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrate the win over the New Orleans Hornets at the TD Garden on November 1, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Hornets 97-87. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Claim Week One

Published 10 days ago
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 11: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers get tangeled up in the third quarter in Game Four of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 11, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NBA Power Rankings: Dwight Howard Ready To Take the Magic To the Top

Published 23 days ago
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Goutham Chakravarthi responded to a comment on Shane Warne: A Phenomenal Leader
Goutham Chakravarthi responded to a comment on Shane Warne: A Phenomenal Leader

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

Favorite Athletes

Usain Bolt, Mark Waugh, Michael Jordan, Allan Border, Isiah Thomas(in his playing days!), Hakeem Olajuwon, Chris Paul, Scottie Pippen, Baron Davis, Shane Warne, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Robin Van Persie, ZiZou, Curtley Ambrose, Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, Tubby Taylor, Darren Bewick, Manny Ramirez, Manu Ginobili, Jarome Iginla, Tim Cahill, Harry Kewell, Marat Safin, Goran Ivanisevic, Ana Ivanovic, Roger Federer, Raul, Shevchenko
Favorite Sports Teams

Australian Cricket Team, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, LA Lakers, Collingwood(AFL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames
Favorite Coaches

Gregg Popovich, Woosha Worsfold, Joe Torre, Arsene Wenger, Tom Izzo
All Time Sports Moment

Usain Bolt Beijing & Berlin, Michael Jordan crowning Patrick Ewing in Game 3 of the 1991 Eastern Conference Semi's, 1999 Cricket World Cup Semi - Aus V Sth Africa, Dennis Bergkamp's goal for Holland V Argentina in 1998 World Cup, Fourth Test Australia V West Indies - Sabina Park, Jamaica 1995
Most Memorable Game Attended

Champions League Final - 1999
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Usain's 100m by anyone other than Usain
Ruth or Mays?

Bradman
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan 1st, daylight 2nd
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona by a f*cking mile
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

who gives a shit ?
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Pac 10

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by Goutham
about 1 month ago

Hi,

I have tried to put the cricketer under the knife in my latest.

Please give it a read if interested. Any feedback is much appreciated :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264715-putting-the-cricketer-under-microscope
by Goutham
about 1 month ago

Hi

Wrote one on the male bastion in the com box in cricket. Have used the case of Nine's Stephanie Brantz as an example.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258960-cricket-a-male-bastion-in-the-commetators-box
by Goutham
about 1 month ago

This is my take on cricket laws and wicket-keepers bending them. Thought you might like it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255616-how-prudent-are-the-cricket-laws
by Goutham
2 months ago

This is on Warne, you might like it:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247428-shane-warne-a-phenomenal-leader?just_published=1
by Goutham
2 months ago

I'd love to know your take on this:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244721-cricket-adopts-cyclings-domestique-strategy
by Dann
2 months ago

hey mate

There is a competion going on in Bleache Cricket thought you might be interested

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235650-announcing-cricket-awards
by Dabney
6 months ago

No problem!
by Paul
6 months ago

Here's my latest. This is the follow-up piece that analyzes the results of my previous open call for input on the best sports franchise of the past 25 years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/158496-top-ten-pro-franchises-of-the-past-25-years
by Shane
11 months ago

i read you piece on Bolt. nice work
by Shane
11 months ago

i happened to come by you commenting someone and I had to say Yo 'cuz I love your profile pic. Usain is the mothaf'n man. My Jamaican sprinters showed the world this year
by Rodge
about 1 year ago

Sup! Had some questions for you...give me your email.

Take care man!
by David
about 1 year ago

It was my pleasure, sir...
by Zander
about 1 year ago

Please email the image to our Photo Manager, Mike Eagan—he will upload it for you.

Mike can be reached at mqeagan@bleacherreport.com

Zander

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NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Stay on Top, Suns on The Rise

Rajon Rondo: The Little Boy With The Big Mouth

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Claim Week One

NBA Power Rankings: Dwight Howard Ready To Take the Magic To the Top

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