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Dante Nelson

Joined: May 10, 2011

After being a contributor at The Sixer Sense since June 2011, I stepped in as an Expert in May 2012. I served as an Expert until March 2013 and went back to Contributor until June 2014. I joined another FanSided site, Sir Charles In Charge in April 2013. I also served as Front Desk Writer on main site in 2013. In February 2015, I became a contributor for Whatever A Spider Can. In 2017, I became a paid contributor for Bam Smack Pow. I love FanSided and I hope you do too. I run a blog called Dante's Optimism, which is a growing leader in positive blogging. I tend to say and do weird things. I blame it on my third nipple. Follow me on Twitter, mainly to see me and my awkward love hate relationship with the Sixers.

Sep 20, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Storm forward Tina Thompson (7) and Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus (33) box out in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Lynx sweeps Seattle Storm to advance to WNBA West finals

August 10, 2012; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss and Jim Buss during a press conference held to introduce the three-time defensive player of the year who was aquired in a four-team trade from the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Jeanie Buss felt batrayed that Lakers hired Mike D’Antoni over Phil Jackson

Sep 22, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) tries to jump through a tackle by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu (32) and defensive end John Abraham (55) in the fourth quarter of their game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints final score: Saints march to 31-7 win

Sep 22, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Fever guard Shavonte Zellous (1) guards Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Fever sweeps Chicago Sky to advance to WNBA East finals

Jun 20, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) reacts during the fourth quarter of game seven in the 2013 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

France wins Eurobasket championship

Sep 22, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is tackled for a loss by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Marcus Spears (96) at M

Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens final score: Ravens shutdown Texans, 30-9

Sep 22, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) runs with the ball past Washington Redskins defensive end Phillip Merling (93) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Lions won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins final score: Lions pull away late for 27-20 win

Sep 22, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of a game at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Buccaneers 23-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Buccaneers at Patriots final score: Patriots run by Bucs for 23-3 win

Sep 22, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter (15) scores the winning touchdown against San Diego Chargers cornerback Crezdon Butler (20) during the second half at LP Field. The Titans beat the Chargers 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports

Chargers at Titans final score: Titans come from behind to win 20-17

Sep 22, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Isaiah Pead (24) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Bruce Carter (54) in the third quarter of the game at AT

Rams at Cowboys final score: Cowboys win 31-7

Sep 21, 2013; Madison, WI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers offensive lineman Trevor Foy (78) blocks Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Chris Borland (44) during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Wisconsin takes down Purdue, 41-10

Aug 29, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow (5) joins other players from his team and the New York Giants for a prayer on the field after the game Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Giants 28-20. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Tebow reportedly turns down one million dollars to play in Russia

Jan 25, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Daniel Gibson (1) celebrates a three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Daniel Gibson “would never cheat” on Keyshia Cole

Jul 14, 2013; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Dan Dantoni speaks to one of his players during a time out from play against the Portland Trailblazers in an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas and Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers sign Ryan Kelly

Feb 11, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger in street clothes watches with his teammates during a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Brooklyn defeats Indiana 89-84 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Danny Granger: “I definately do” anticipate playing in the preseason

January 20, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard DeAndre Liggins (25) warms up before the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

DeAndre Liggins surrenders to charges