They trust him, so he gets behind-the-scenes access, in the locker room and in the annals of the facilities, like a part of the team.
They trust him, so they listen to his advice, soak up his insider knowledge of the area. They trust him, so they in a sense put their image in his hands. Oakland native Lionel Harris -- they call him by his professional name, Brownie Blendz -- is a barber to numerous local pro athletes. But he is so much more. He got into their glamorous world because of his talent with the clippers.