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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.
Articles Miami Heat NBA

PJ Tucker Unleashed: Old Dog, New Tricks

Michael Shearer May 6, 2022

PJ Tucker is known for three things: shoes, corner threes, and defense. You can’t talk about Tucker without mentioning the kicks; it’s a legal obligation.…

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Articles Memphis Grizzlies NBA

One Stat Explaining Every Playoff Series

Michael Shearer April 28, 2022

Miami – Atlanta (Miami wins 4-1) 31.9% Trae Young shot 31.9% on 13.8 field goal attempts per game, including 18.4% from three. He only averaged…

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Articles NBA NBA Power Rankings

2022 NBA Playoff Power Rankings

Michael Shearer April 26, 2022

Every team has played at least four games, and somehow only one team has been eliminated (see ya, Nets; we won’t miss you). But a…

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Articles NBA

NBA Playoff Panic Meter: Suns, T-Wolves, Nets, Bucks, Jazz

Michael Shearer April 22, 2022

The first round of the NBA Playoffs has suddenly become very interesting. Thanks to upsets and injuries, several series that seemed like foregone conclusions a…

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Articles Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets Memphis Grizzlies Minnesota Timberwolves NBA

The 2-7 Series Are The Playoffs’ Best

Michael Shearer April 19, 2022

This is likely the first time in NBA history that the two most exciting series are coming from what traditionally have been blowouts. Incredibly, since…

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Articles NBA NBA History

How History Can Help Predict A Champion

Michael Shearer April 15, 2022

Editor’s Note: This piece was a collaboration between Michael Shearer and Jason Coldiron The 2022 NBA Playoffs are upon us, and they will be glorious.…

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Articles NBA

2021-2022 NBA Awards: MVP, MIP, ROY, COY, 6MOY, DPOY

Michael Shearer April 13, 2022

NBA Awards are the culmination of a regular season’s work. Players strive to be the best player they can be, and a select few hope…

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Articles NBA

2021-2022 NBA All-Rookie Teams

Michael Shearer April 11, 2022 Alperen ŞengünAyo DosunmoCade CunninghamChris DuarteEvan MobleyFranz WagnerHerb JonesJalen GreenJosh GiddeyScottie Barnes

I don’t have the time to follow NCAA basketball nearly as closely as I watch the NBA, so every year’s draft class comes in as…

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Articles NBA

2021-2022 NBA All-Defensive Teams

Michael Shearer April 8, 2022

Programming note: As the season nears its end, you might see an uptick in posts from Basketball Poetry. Friday was supposed to be All-Rookie and…

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Articles NBA

The 2021-2022 All-NBA Teams: Best of the Best

Michael Shearer April 5, 2022

How you feel about All-NBA this year entirely hinges upon how you treat Embiid and Jokic. All-NBA requires voters to pick two guards, two forwards,…

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Articles Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Lakers NBA New York Knicks

The 2021-2022 NBA Season’s Biggest Disappointments

Michael Shearer April 1, 2022

Well, time to send everyone off to the weekend with a healthy serving of schadenfreude and/or a glass of sadness: it’s time to talk about…

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Articles NBA

The NBA’s Happiest Surprises This Season

Michael Shearer March 29, 2022

We’re approaching the end of the NBA year, and it’s time to start taking stock of the regular season in its entirety. Over the next…

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Articles Charlotte Hornets NBA

Scary Terry Gives The Hornets Their Sting

Michael Shearer March 26, 2022 Terry Rozier

Terry Rozier is playing his best basketball of the season, and the Hornets are peaking at the right time. Since December, when Terry and many…

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Desmond Bane, Jordan Poole, and Bruce Brown
Articles Brooklyn Nets Golden State Warriors Memphis Grizzlies NBA

Opportunity Knocks: 3 Players at the Doorstep

Michael Shearer March 22, 2022

*Unless their teams crash and burn in the first round The NBA playoffs are quickly approaching, and new heroes will emerge. Every postseason, we have…

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Articles NBA

Four Key Storylines for the NBA’s Stretch Run

Michael Shearer March 19, 2022

We’re entering the final stretch of regular season NBA basketball. Despite college basketball madness stealing most of the oxygen in the room, there are still…

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Articles NBA

My Favorite NBA Players To Watch This Season

Michael Shearer March 17, 2022

Disclaimer: the following is not a ranking of best players or even of the most objectively fun players. This is an extremely subjective list with…

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Articles NBA Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers Have Other Guys, Too

Michael Shearer March 11, 2022 Tobias HarrisTyrese Maxey

How Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris adjust to their new roles will be key to the 76ers’ championship dreams.

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Articles Brooklyn Nets Denver Nuggets NBA

Buy, Hold, Sell: Which NBA Teams are Under or Overvalued?

Michael Shearer March 9, 2022

Hello, everyone! We’re back with another round of buy, hold, and sell. As a general rule, I’m buying if I think the general public is…

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Articles NBA

Third Quarter NBA Awards

Michael Shearer March 4, 2022

Once again, it’s time to dole out awards to all the best parts, players, coaches, and teams of the season! Except Sixth Man of the…

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Miami Heat Playoff Weaknesses
Articles Miami Heat NBA

Miami’s Weaknesses Won’t Matter in the Playoffs… Except for One

Michael Shearer February 24, 2022

Stop me if you’ve heard this conversation before: “Who’s going to win the East?” “Probably Milwaukee, but maybe Philly or Brooklyn after their trade.” “What…

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