Brandon Bass
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Brandon Bass (Born April 30, 1985 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets of the NBA. A 6'8", 240 lbs. power forward from LSU, Bass was selected by the Hornets in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft.
Bass was born in Erwinville, Louisiana in 1985. In 1994, he moved to New Roads, Louisiana, when his mother died, to live with his father. In 1996, he moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Bass declared for the NBA Draft after his sophomore season at LSU. He is also a victims' rights advocate in New Orleans and frequently prepares vegetarian dishes.