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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.
Dillon Brooks, X factor for the Memphis Grizzlies
Articles NBA

NBA Contender X-Factors

Michael Shearer February 4, 2022

Looking at a few players who might be the difference between a championship and a first-round loss We’re officially at the 50-game mark of the…

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Toronto Raptors playing Zone Defense in the 2019 NBA Finals
Articles NBA

The Twilight Zone: How Much Zone Defense Does The NBA Use?

Michael Shearer February 1, 2022

Note: the updated 2022-23 breakdown of zone defense in the NBA is here! Thanks to the miracle of tracking technology, we are able to comb…

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Articles NBA New Orleans Pelicans

Not on Herb: How Herb Jones Became a Rookie Sensation

Michael Shearer January 28, 2022

You’ve heard me mention how the sad, Zion-less Pelicans started the season 1-12 before rallying around coach Willie Green and surging (relatively speaking) to a…

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Articles NBA

My 2021-2022 All-Star Ballot

Michael Shearer January 25, 2022

Hello, everyone! The All-Star teams will be announced on Thursday, Jan 27, so it’s time to present my ballot. This piece will not focus on…

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Articles NBA

Reading Between the Lines: NBA News Breaking

Michael Shearer January 21, 2022

“Who gains from this news being public?” That’s it. That’s the thesis of this article. As we enter trade season, the last chance for teams…

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Kyle Kuzma
Articles NBA Washington Wizards

Kyle Kuzma’s New Role Is Paying Off

Michael Shearer January 18, 2022

What in the world is going on with Kyle Kuzma? Ack, no, not his outfits. I mean his play on the – What is that?…

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Nikola Jokic - Second Quarter NBA Awards
Articles NBA

Second Quarter NBA Awards: Teams, Coaches, Players, and More

Michael Shearer January 15, 2022

The second quarter of the 2021-22 NBA season has come to a close, and it’s now time to give out some very special awards. Highlight…

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Articles Cleveland Cavaliers NBA

The Emerging Force Behind The Cavs

Michael Shearer January 12, 2022

How Darius Garland has become one of the NBA’s rising stars.

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Articles NBA Toronto Raptors

Mediocrasaurs: The Raptors need to prove they’re legit

Michael Shearer January 8, 2022

This team finally has its starting lineup together…but how far can they go?

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Articles Miami Heat NBA History

All-Time Miami Heat Team

Michael Shearer December 23, 2021

The Heat are a young team, having been around since just 1988-1989, but they’ve had a host of incredible players wear their jerseys. From Rony…

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Top three-point shooters in the NBA
Articles NBA

The Best 3-Point Shooters in the NBA in 2022

Michael Shearer December 15, 2021

Who takes and makes the most three-pointers in the NBA? We came up with a list of the league’s top 20 high-volume snipers.

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Steph Curry breaks all-time 3 point record
Articles Golden State Warriors NBA News

Stephen Curry sets record for most made 3’s

Michael Shearer December 15, 2021 Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry set the record for most career 3-pointers made on Dec 14, 2021, against the New York Knicks. He entered the game needing just…

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Articles Indiana Pacers NBA NBA Trade Rumors

Blow it up: Three Pacers Trade Ideas

Michael Shearer December 8, 2021

The Pacers have recently decided they want to blow things up in favor of a rebuild, according to The Athletic. They can’t trade the recently-extended…

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Articles NBA

JaVale McGee’s Wild, Winding Path

Michael Shearer December 2, 2021 JaVale McGee

Few players are more enjoyable on a per-minute basis than JaVale McGee. From spring-heeled college prospect to national laughingstock to 3x champion and gold medalist,…

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Articles NBA Phoenix Suns

Who is the Suns’ MVP?

Michael Shearer November 29, 2021 Chris PaulDeandre AytonDevin BookerJae CrowderMikal Bridges

The Suns are blazing bright, winners of their last sixteen contests heading into Tuesday’s marquee matchup against the Golden State Warriors to determine the West’s…

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