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I'm Zebulun Benbrook, proprietor and manager of Welcome to Loud City for the past year or so. Before this, I started the very first Thunder blog days after it was announced the SuperSonics would move to Oklahoma City. After a short run on Blogspot, I moved over to Bloguin to run a Thunder blog named BlueBlitz.net for about a year. Lastly, I accepted an invitation to run Welcome to Loud City, after Mr. Pappagiorgio decided to leave the Thunder blogging game. My work has been featured on Sports Illustrated Online, Yahoo! Sports' Ball Don't Lie, Dime Magazine, Airball.fr, and several other basketball-related blogs.

I've also been a long time commenter on Golden State of Mind. The Warriors were my first basketball love, and they will always remain my favourite team. Some may call me a traitor, but I think cheering for the Thunder the other 78 games of the season and writing tirelessly about them year round clears me of that title.

In real life, I'm currently studying abroad at Karl-Franzens Universitaet, in Graz, Austria. I do a lot of travelling to neighboring countries to see the NBA's best play in Europe during the lockout. Back home, I study Film and European Studies at the University of Oklahoma.

During Thunder games, you might know me as one of the "Love's Ultimate Thunder Fans". It all started in the first season of the Thunder's existence, I won a trip to Boston to see the Celtics play the Thunder for getting second place in the inaugural "Ultimate Thunder Fan" contest. In Boston, I was thoroughly booed by the Celtic fans, but it was one heck of a time. Since then, I've continued my ecstatic cheering from Section 101, Row LL, Seat 7. You can find me dancing on the big screen, trying to block the opposing team's free throws with the sound waves emitted from my mouth, or sneaking into my seat midway through the first quarter because the screening for my film class ran late.

You can contact me any time via my email address, TaoNakamora@gmail.com. Criticism, Comments, Questions, or Ideas for Collaboration are all welcome.

That's it for now. I hope you enjoy Welcome to Loud City, and Go Thunder! (And Warriors!)

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  • ncaaf Oklahoma Sooners
  • ncaab Oklahoma Sooners
  • golf Fred Funk, Y.E. Yang
  • nascar Jeff Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya
  • nhl Detroit Red Wings
  • general Tokyo Yakult Swallows
  • general Montevideo VHSes
Recent Activity
I predict
Commented on WTLC's end of year giveaways: contest time! on May 18 2013, 7:20p
Well, B- coaching overall might have
Commented on 2013 NBA Playoffs: Thunder vs Grizzlies Final Series Grades on May 17 2013, 10:26p - 1 reply
Why Did Scott Brooks Not Rest Kevin Durant?
Posted on May 17 2013, 7:01a
The whole Thunder playoff run has been totally brutal
Commented on Disappointment: The Thunder's Necessary Evil on May 17 2013, 6:57a
Robert Swift: The Thunder Fan Litmus Test
Commented on Disappointment: The Thunder's Necessary Evil on May 17 2013, 6:55a
Yep, this was probably the worst stretch of Perk I've seen
Commented on Disappointment: The Thunder's Necessary Evil on May 17 2013, 6:39a
Better than I could have put it.
Commented on Disappointment: The Thunder's Necessary Evil on May 17 2013, 6:38a - 1 reply
Fantastic article
Commented on To Slovakia: A first-hand account of basketball and chaos in Europe on May 17 2013, 4:33a
I'M SO READY
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 6 Community Live Blog: PUT ON THE HAMMER! on May 16 2013, 9:32p
Disappointment: The Thunder's Necessary Evil
Posted on May 16 2013, 7:16a
2013 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 5 Preview
Posted on May 15 2013, 5:06p
2013 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 4 Preview
Posted on May 13 2013, 1:00p
THE GREATEST WARRIORS TEAM OF MY LIFETIME, KEEPING IT LEGIT 24/7, CAN YOU DIG IT?!??!?!?!??!???!?!?!?!?
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 6:39p
LMAO, Duncan can't handle jack in the post
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 6:35p
I had it back in 05 or so....
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 6:34p
Watching this game is kinda like trying to stream a YouTube video with dial-up.
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 6:31p - 1 reply
Absolutely unbelievable.....
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 6:20p
WE'RE ON THE FLOOR
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 6:08p
2 for 1!!!!!!
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 6:06p - 1 reply
Barnes just isn't a back to the basket player.
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 5:30p
It was pretty close to exploding like the Hindenburg
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 5:28p
Kind of hurts to see Bogut play so timidly
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 5:18p
Bang the boards for long enough, and good things will come
Commented on Golden State Warriors: Round 2, Game 4, second half game thread. on May 12 2013, 5:13p
People like to hate on Jack
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Community Live Blog: PROTECT OUR HOUSE! on May 12 2013, 4:42p - 2 replies
This is worse than watching Thunder-Grizzlies
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Community Live Blog: PROTECT OUR HOUSE! on May 12 2013, 4:30p - 1 reply
uh I was jk guys
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Community Live Blog: PROTECT OUR HOUSE! on May 12 2013, 4:10p
FORGET THIS
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Community Live Blog: PROTECT OUR HOUSE! on May 12 2013, 4:04p - 2 replies
LMAO
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Community Live Blog: PROTECT OUR HOUSE! on May 12 2013, 3:58p
BEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNZZZZZZ
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Community Live Blog: PROTECT OUR HOUSE! on May 12 2013, 3:56p - 4 replies
Could we see Beans tonight? Or just a swath of Ezeli?
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Community Live Blog: PROTECT OUR HOUSE! on May 12 2013, 3:47p - 1 reply
5 Reasons the Thunder Can Still Win This Series
Posted on May 12 2013, 8:00a
2013 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 3 Preview
Posted on May 11 2013, 11:00a
Appreciate your GameThread Updates!
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 1:18a
Appreciate your gamethread updates!
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 1:16a
Mark Jackson would be Coach of the Year if games were 36-44 minutes long.
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 1:15a - 1 reply
We don't sub in Bogut, offense goes to isolation ball
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 1:11a
WHERE THE HELL IS BOGUT
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 1:10a - 1 reply
LMAO
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 1:08a
Gotta battle through that
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 1:07a
Agh, I hope not.
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 1:06a
Good news is that Bogut will prob come back in
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 1:05a - 3 replies
If the Warriors wouldn't collapse at the worst times
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 12:53a
Thompson is playing SUUUUPER frustrated
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 12:52a - 1 reply
LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 12:47a
Incredible passing, incredible shooting. HELLA fun to watch!
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 12:44a
Does Lee come back at all?
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 12:38a
Go for broke
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 12:38a
Losing Bogut to fouls really killed us, we need his presence to keep the ball moving
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 12:36a - 1 reply
Feels like we're trying to force shots for specific players
Commented on #R2G3 Second half game thread on May 11 2013, 12:30a
When your day is going wrong, there's always Jarrett Jack
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 3 Community Live Blog: COMMENT IN IT TO WIN IT. on May 10 2013, 11:49p
Sometimes, it feels like the Warriors just don't have
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 3 Community Live Blog: COMMENT IN IT TO WIN IT. on May 10 2013, 11:44p
THAT'S how you use Lee
Commented on Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Game 3 Community Live Blog: COMMENT IN IT TO WIN IT. on May 10 2013, 11:28p
Should the Thunder Go Small?
Posted on May 10 2013, 7:00a
Thanks man, much appreciated!
Commented on A Point-By-Point Response to Grizz Grind on May 9 2013, 7:40a
Top 5 Things the Thunder Should Stop Doing
Posted on May 9 2013, 7:00a
BDavis
Commented on Post game hallelujah - The curse in San Antonio is OVER!!! on May 9 2013, 12:53a
If you slow down, you'll see that his hip went into K-Mart
Commented on Post game hallelujah - The curse in San Antonio is OVER!!! on May 9 2013, 12:51a
But his flopping has saved games for OKC
Commented on Post game hallelujah - The curse in San Antonio is OVER!!! on May 9 2013, 12:34a
Fisher was fined for that play, unsurprisingly
Commented on Post game hallelujah - The curse in San Antonio is OVER!!! on May 9 2013, 12:34a - 2 replies
I don't understand why Warriors fans are so hateful towards Dick
Commented on Post game hallelujah - The curse in San Antonio is OVER!!! on May 9 2013, 12:32a - 1 reply
OH DUDE, OH DUDE, IT'S HAPPENING
Commented on Game 2, Gamethread 2 on May 9 2013, 12:06a
Massive travel by Curry
Commented on Game 2, Gamethread 2 on May 9 2013, 12:06a
Series is all about hustle
Commented on Game 2, Gamethread 2 on May 9 2013, 12:05a
Lawl
Commented on Game 2, Gamethread 2 on May 9 2013, 12:03a
That's a pretty terrible charge call.
Commented on Game 2, Gamethread 2 on May 9 2013, 12:01a - 5 replies
Kinda wonder why Jackson hasn't done the Bogut/Ezeli lineup tonight. Worked well in Game 1.
Commented on Game 2, Gamethread 2 on May 8 2013, 11:54p - 5 replies
Just wait until the Warriors go small and start isoing everything.
Commented on Game 2, Gamethread 2 on May 8 2013, 11:52p
When the Warriors are on, they're UNSTOPPABLE
Commented on Warriors vs. Spurs Game 2 Gamethread. Let's finish the game off in regulation this time, yeah? on May 8 2013, 10:46p
Klay Thompson is just hitting heat checks at this point
Commented on Warriors vs. Spurs Game 2 Gamethread. Let's finish the game off in regulation this time, yeah? on May 8 2013, 10:41p
Yeah, it's pretty strange overall.
Commented on A Point-By-Point Response to Grizz Grind on May 8 2013, 3:17p
Good Points Here
Commented on A Point-By-Point Response to Grizz Grind on May 8 2013, 3:17p
A Point-By-Point Response to Grizz Grind
Posted on May 8 2013, 7:00a
If Scott Brooks was fired during the Season
Commented on 2013 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 2 Preview on May 8 2013, 5:48a
for The Oklahoma City Thunder
Voted on May 7 2013, 4:28p
2013 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 2 Preview
Posted on May 7 2013, 4:28p
Excellent write up
Commented on WTLC Interview with Dr. David Geier on Russell Westbrook, knee injuries, and athlete recovery on May 7 2013, 2:07p
Really don't think it was RJ's fault
Commented on Warriors at Spurs, Game 1: Golden State suffers disappointing 129-127 2OT loss in San Antonio after blown opportunity on May 7 2013, 6:11a - 1 reply
Man, that game was one of the most spectacular games I've seen in my life
Commented on Warriors at Spurs, Game 1: Golden State suffers disappointing 129-127 2OT loss in San Antonio after blown opportunity on May 7 2013, 6:04a - 1 reply
Nah, most of his jumpers were early in the game.
Commented on The Disappearance of Serge Ibaka on May 6 2013, 7:58p
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