June 3, 2008

Random Fact, part 12 - the Los Angeles Lakers

These Finals are being covered from every angle. Well, almost. The Blowtorch is here to fill in the gaps.
Kobe Bryant – owns a small chain of steakhouses in and around Philadelphia where he refuses to serve Kobe beef products since he is “done with beef.”

Lamar Odom – dedicated World of Warcraft player. Username is Modo Ramal.

Pau Gasol – recipient of experimental facial hair transplant that negates the need to shave.

Luke Walton – shoulder tattoo is a nod to his favorite store, Express Men.

Derek Fisher – prefers Sammy Hagar to David Lee Roth.

Jordan Farmar – born with a 6th finger on his left hand that was removed at age 3.

Sasha Vujacic – HATES the nickname “Machine,” but loves actual machines.

Vladimir Radmanovic – collects vintage fax machines.

Ronnie Turiaf – was once featured on a instructional dance tape called D-Gwon’s Dance Grooves.

Trevor Ariza – is the first Trevor in recorded history to dunk a basketball.

Chris Mihm – holds patents on over three inventions.

DJ Mbenga - While living in a refugee center, he was discovered by Belgian basketball legend Willy Steveniers, who eventually served as Mbenga's personal basketball mentor.

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