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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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Breakthroughs and Bouncebacks

Michael Shearer August 10, 2022

The coming season, as always, will have its share of surprises, disappointments, and delights. Today, we’re focusing on the latter. I wanted to look at…

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Articles Milwaukee Bucks NBA

Khris Middleton Is On Repeat

Michael Shearer August 6, 2022

Khris Middleton’s numbers are as metronomic as you’ll ever see in an All-Star. Here are the basic stats for the last five seasons, his age…

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Articles NBA

The Top 30 Best NBA Players in 2022-23

Michael Shearer August 5, 2022

Here at HoopSocial, we thought it would be a fun exercise to rank the top 30 NBA players. After some screaming, throwing of heavy objects,…

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Articles NBA

27 Facts: NBA Edition

Michael Shearer August 4, 2022

Matthew Berry, a sports-famous fantasy football expert, used to do a column called “100 Facts” before each season. In it, he presents the titular 100…

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Articles NBA NBA History

The Hall Of Old And Pretty Good

Michael Shearer July 30, 2022

It started with a simple statement from my friend, Peter. “I think that too many players are getting into the Hall of Fame these days.”…

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Articles NBA

Something Positive About Every NBA Team, Part III

Michael Shearer July 26, 2022

After taking a brief hiatus to address Summer League and trades, I’m back with the final part of the optimism series. Sorry to fans of…

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Articles Los Angeles Clippers NBA

Is Optimus Dime Still Prime?

Michael Shearer July 23, 2022 John Wall

As of today, July 23, 2022, it has been 456 days since John Wall last played in the NBA. It was my birthday. I’d love…

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Articles NBA

The Mid-Season Tournament: So Crazy it Just Might Work

Michael Shearer July 21, 2022

The NBA Board of Governors recently had a call to discuss several changes to the upcoming season. One of the most exciting ideas was their…

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Articles NBA

Summer League Sleepers, Studs, and Duds

Michael Shearer July 14, 2022

As somebody who only pays attention to college basketball when March Madness is on, I’m always excited for Summer League. I have zero preconceived notions…

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Articles NBA

Summer League Diaries

Michael Shearer July 12, 2022

I’ve got two quick stories to share that perfectly encapsulate the NBA Summer League experience. The first involves former NBA sharpshooter Mike Miller, who was…

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Articles NBA Oklahoma City Thunder Sacramento Kings

Keegan Murray, Chet Holmgren, and why being Prisoner Of The Moment ain’t so bad

Michael Shearer July 7, 2022

Programming note: Basketball Poetry is going to Summer League! I’ll be absorbing as many games as one human can without exploding, and I hope to…

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Articles Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Utah Jazz

Why The Gobert Trade Is Better Than Twitter Thinks

Michael Shearer July 4, 2022

Let’s start with this: regardless of your feelings on Gobert and the price paid, this trade makes the Timberwolves arguably the most interesting team in…

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Articles Atlanta Hawks NBA San Antonio Spurs

Dejounte Murray and the Trap of Hope

Michael Shearer June 30, 2022

We have our first real blockbuster trade of the offseason. The San Antonio Spurs sent newly anointed All-Star Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks for…

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Articles NBA

Something Positive About Every NBA Team, Part II

Michael Shearer June 29, 2022

If you enjoy this article, please subscribe to basketballpoetry.com to have articles like this delivered directly to your mailbox every Tuesday and Friday! Also, please…

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Articles NBA Draft

Interesting Storylines From A Fun Draft Night

Michael Shearer June 24, 2022

Programming note: We’ll continue with something positive about the remaining 20 NBA teams next week. Check out part 1 here! I’m not a college basketball…

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Articles NBA

Something Positive About Every NBA Team, Part I

Michael Shearer June 22, 2022

The 2021-2022 NBA season was a fantastically fun affair, for the most part. We saw huge dunks, insane game-winners, older stars retake their throne, young…

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Articles Boston Celtics Golden State Warriors NBA

What This Finals Means For Everyone

Michael Shearer June 19, 2022

Not all championships are created equal. A first-time championship is a skeleton key for superstars. It lets them breathe rarefied air that only the best…

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Articles Boston Celtics NBA

Jayson Tatum Can’t Score Twos. Here’s Why.

Michael Shearer June 16, 2022

The Boston offense has been a problem for much of this series, and a big part of the blame falls on Jayson Tatum. When a…

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Articles Boston Celtics NBA

Robert Williams Is Everything

Michael Shearer June 10, 2022 Robert Williams

Talking heads say a lot of things are important in the NBA Finals. You’ve probably heard that the Celtics’ turnover habits are key; that Draymond…

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Articles Boston Celtics Golden State Warriors NBA

Reasons For Optimism Before Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals

Michael Shearer June 8, 2022

Boston: They snagged home court advantage despite Tatum, not because of him — and he’ll play better Although the Game 2 blowout loss has left…

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