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Michael Shearer

Michael Shearer is an NBA obsessive who writes to answer the questions he has about the league. You can follow him @bballispoetry. He also is a contributing writer for Fansided at Hoops Habit and writes a free NBA analytical newsletter at basketballpoetry.com that goes out every Tuesday and Friday.
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NBA 1st Quarter Award Winners (at least for us)

Michael Shearer December 25, 2023

I love doing quarterly awards. First-quarter awards are always the most enjoyable, too, since there’s usually some things that deserve acknowledgment but tend to fade…

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Articles NBA

Devin Booker is the Most Well-Rounded Guard in Basketball

Michael Shearer December 19, 2023

Smart basketball people love to say that growth isn’t linear; that makes Devin Booker’s evolution as a player even more satisfying. It doesn’t necessarily show…

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Articles NBA

The Kings Offense is Good, but it’s not Good Enough

Michael Shearer December 13, 2023

The Kings were riding high after last season, which culminated in the team’s first playoff berth in a high school junior’s lifetime. They had a…

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Articles Los Angeles Clippers NBA

Paul George is the Clippers’ best player. That’s not great!

Michael Shearer November 29, 2023 Paul George

Last night, the full-strength Clippers (sorry, Mason Plumlee!) lost to a Nuggets team missing its three best players playing on a road back-to-back, and it…

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Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony of the Orlando Magic
Articles NBA Orlando Magic

How the Orlando Magic created an elite defense

Michael Shearer November 21, 2023 Anthony BlackCole AnthonyGoga BitazdeJalen SuggsJonathan IsaacMoritz Wagner

The Orlando Magic’s elite defense is a bit unusual. They aren’t filled with lockdown one-on-one stoppers. They give up a ton of shots at the…

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Articles NBA

Why you should care about the NBA Cup

Michael Shearer November 19, 2023

Short post today as I’m traveling all week, but I’ve wanted to get something off my chest for a while now. Plenty of people out…

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Articles NBA New York Knicks

Is RJ Barrett for real? Grumpy Gus and Hopeful Hal debate.

Michael Shearer November 17, 2023 RJ Barrett

Folks, thanks for being here! If you haven’t yet, please make sure to follow me on X/Twitter (@bballispoetry) and/or on Blue Sky (@basketballpoetry), and don’t…

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Articles NBA Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren Is Here

Michael Shearer November 13, 2023 Chet Holmgren

The Chet Holmgren/Victor Wembanyama comparisons are inevitable. Both are rookies. Both are tall and so thin as to be two-dimensional. Both have untraditional skills for…

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Articles NBA

Three Role Players I’ve Enjoyed

Michael Shearer November 10, 2023

Folks, thanks for being here! If you haven’t yet, please make sure to follow me on X/Twitter (@bballispoetry) and/or on Blue Sky (@basketballpoetry), and don’t…

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Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs
Articles NBA

Fact or fiction? Analyzing three early-season trends involving Zion, Wembanyama, and more

Michael Shearer November 7, 2023

Folks, thanks for being here! If you haven’t yet, please make sure to follow me on X/Twitter (@bballispoetry) and/or on Blue Sky (@basketballpoetry), and don’t…

View More Fact or fiction? Analyzing three early-season trends involving Zion, Wembanyama, and more
Articles NBA Philadelphia 76ers

Tyrese Maxey Is A One-Cut Running Back

Michael Shearer November 1, 2023 Tyrese Maxey

Let’s start with the obvious caveat: it’s been three games. Nothing we’ve seen remotely approximates a significant sample size. But it’s also long enough that…

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Articles NBA

Western Conference Preview Haikus

Michael Shearer October 24, 2023

Folks, it’s here. The NBA season tips off tonight. I can’t wait to have new games to write about! Here are my Western Conference haikus…

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Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks and Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics
Articles NBA

2023-24 NBA Eastern Conference Preview Haikus

Michael Shearer October 24, 2023

As I have in years past, I’ve created a season preview haiku for every NBA team. (Please don’t click away!) This year, I’ve included an…

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Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans
Articles NBA New Orleans Pelicans

Herb Jones is great, but he needs to be better

Michael Shearer October 22, 2023

I jumped on the Herb Jones bandwagon early in his career. Most rookies typically struggle on defense, unused to complex team rules and the athleticism…

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Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks
Articles NBA

13 Unlikely – But Plausible – NBA Predictions for the 2023-24 Season

Michael Shearer October 16, 2023

Zach Lowe used to do an annual column featuring his “Crazy Predictions,” which were exactly what they sounded like. He stopped doing that column several…

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The Top 30 Best NBA Players for the 2023-24 Season

Michael Shearer October 11, 2023

Disgusted with ESPN’s efforts at #espnrank? Wondering how on Earth Jalen Brunson could miss the top 30? We’re here for you (just barely).  Hoop-Social paneled…

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Articles Boston Celtics NBA Portland Trail Blazers

Portland sets the East on fire with the Jrue Holiday trade

Michael Shearer October 2, 2023 Jrue HolidayRobert Williams

Oh, Trail Blazers, you scamps! Positively scallywaggian! Just days after sending All-NBA point guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for another All-Star…

View More Portland sets the East on fire with the Jrue Holiday trade
Desmond Bane of the Memphis Grizzles
Articles Memphis Grizzlies NBA

Can Desmond Band keep the Grizzlies afloat?

Michael Shearer September 27, 2023 Desmond Bane

Desmond Bane is even better than you think. The Grizzly with the beach ball biceps isn’t just a shooter, although he certainly is that. Few…

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Chris Paul of the Golden State Warriors
Articles NBA

Five dark horse Sixth Man of the Year candidates

Michael Shearer September 26, 2023 Alex CarusoAmen ThompsonBobby PortisMalcolm BrogdonNorman PowellRobert Williams

The Sixth Man of the Year (6MOY) award is one of the strangest NBA whimsies. A tribute to the best non-starter is both unnecessary and…

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Lauri Markkanen and John Collins
Articles NBA Utah Jazz

Is John Collins Lauri Markkanen 2.0?

Michael Shearer September 25, 2023 John CollinsLauri Markkanen

A power forward is drafted in 2017. He makes an immediate on-court impact and slides onto the All-Rookie team. He averages nearly 20 and 10…

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