Michael Whittenberg (Senior Writer)

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Michael O. Whittenberg, 22, hails from the great state of South Carolina and currently resides in Charlotte North Carolina. Michael attends college in NC as well, where he recently changed his major from Computer Information Systems to English/Journalism because his love for writing especially about sports. Once he graduates he plans to attend Grad school in DC or Dallas and continue to study Journalism.

Despite being a native of the Carolinas, he hates the North Carolina Tarheels with a passion. However, he is a huge Duke fan and is starting to show a little love towards the Charlotte Bobcats.

Michael’s favorite athletes of all-time would have to be Jerry Rice, Isiah Thomas, Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, Andrew Toney and Clyde Drexler.

Some of his favorite current athletes are Carmelo Anthony, Ray Allen, Diana Taurasi, Vladimir Guerrero, Manny Ramirez, Josh Hamilton Alphonso Soriano, Braylon Edwards, Kellen Winslow Jr., Carson Palmer, Candace Parker, Steve Nash, Joe Johnson, A-Rod, Gilbert Arenas and Steve Smith.

Whittenberg loves and follows all sports—but shows more adulation towards NBA Basketball and he considers himself a historian of the game.

He shows much respect and admiration for sports writers Stephen A.Smith, J.A. Adande, Jemelle Hill, Scoop Jackson, Chris Broussard, Jeffri Chadiha, John Clayton, Chris Sheridan, Marc Stein, Woody Paige, Jay Mariotti Bill Plaschke and newly added, James Walker.

Mike started writing at the age of 10… he used to write short story mysteries for fun and his brother illustrated the “books”. As a child, he admired the writing style of R.L. Stine because he was a huge fan of Goosebumps. He is still a mystery/horror fan and loves to read Edgar Allen Poe, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz. He also enjoys biographies, autobiographies and inspirational books…particularly Joel Osteen, Hill Harper and TD Jakes.

Away from sports writing and reading, his other hobbies include gun range shooting, playing basketball, and clothes shopping. Mike considers himself a great dresser and is addicted to Lacoste polos.

Michael can be contacted through email: mike_whittenberg@yahoo.com

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Favorite Athletes

Today: Carmelo Anthony, Ray Allen, Diana Taurasi, Candace Parker, Braylon Edwards, Kellen Winslow Jr., Carson Palmer, Reggie Wayne, Manny Ramirez, Josh Beckett, Vladimir Guerrero, Michael Beasley and more.

Favorite Sports Teams

Duke Blue Devils basketball

All Time Sports Moment

1997 NBA Finals Game 5 Bulls vs. Jazz, Michael Jordan scores 38 points with the flu. 1993 NBA Finals: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix game 3. Suns win in triple overtime

Most Memorable Game Attended

Charlotte Bobcats vs. Los Angeles Lakers: December 29, 2006: Kobe goes off for 58 points in a losing effort.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game record set in 1962.

Ruth or Mays?

The Sultan of Swat

Unitas or Montana?

Hard choice--but I have to go with Montana since he is closer to my time.

Jordan or Russell?

Jordan of course, The greatest of all-time

Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky

Federer or Sampras?

Federer

Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger

Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt

Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC of course, the best conference in college B-ball.

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  1. by Zander
    3 days ago

    Quite a bug indeed Mike—things should be back in order sometime tomorrow.

    Appreciate the heads up...hope you had a great weekend.

    Z

  2. by Rodge
    9 days ago

    Check out my new article:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/46544-the-kobe-and-lebron-saga-continues-is-mj-more-powerful-than-money

    Take care!

  3. by Ryan
    12 days ago

    Thanks for the head's-up Mike. We're aware of and working on the comments problem--and should hopefully have it fixed by early next week. Sorry (as always) for the headache, and thanks again for bearing with us.

    Hope all is well,

    Ryan

  4. by Rodge
    15 days ago

    Sup Mike...Thanks for the comments

    Check out this one:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/44810-aussie-patrick-mills-keep-a-very-close-eye

    1

  5. by Rodge
    16 days ago

    Hey Mike -

    New article, check it out when u can:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/44321-us-mens-olympic-basketball-team-nba-foreigners-talk-dream-team-chances

  6. by BabyTate
    18 days ago

    You're a pro man, you're a pro.

  7. by Rodge
    20 days ago

    Hey Mike...

    Check out my article

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/43215-us-mens-olympic-team-should-fear-european-juggernauts

    Tell me what you think

  8. by Zander
    21 days ago

    U see this yet Mike?

    http://www.ibeatyou.com/competition/0775d8/best-movie-trailer-spoof

    Lemme know thoughts, had me laughing...

    Z

  9. by Hugh
    28 days ago

    Hey, will you be my fan?

  10. by BabyTate
    28 days ago

    Heh heh heh heh , we're gonna get along just fine.

  11. by Joe
    about 1 month ago

    Hey Michael, could you check out my latest article and give me some feedback? Also, if you could check out hoops4life.com, where the article is also published, that would be nice.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/38480-josh-smith-and-emeka-okafor-among-players-expected-to-change-teams

  12. by Wesley
    about 1 month ago

    No problem, it was a good article, it is hard to find completely objective/educated lists on BR

    Funny I didn't realize there was so much love for the Worm...

  13. by Brad
    about 1 month ago

    no problem...i really like you're nba commentary...if only there was a way to make my knicks look good

  14. by Harris
    about 1 month ago

    Great bio here. Can you edit my article, or publish it, or whatever?

  15. by Sean
    about 1 month ago

    Thanks for the add. I appreciate it.