Michael's Bio
Michael O. Whittenberg, 23, and one of two NBA Community leaders for Bleacher Report, 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 and Carolina Panthers 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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Michael Writes About
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- NFL (28),
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- Los Angeles (11),
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- Los Angeles Lakers (9)
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The Short List What Michael thinks about sport's most pressing questions
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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.
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Favorite Sports Teams
Duke Blue Devils basketball, Carolina Panthers
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Favorite Coaches
Jerry Sloan, Coach K
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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
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Most Memorable Game Attended
Charlotte Bobcats vs. Los Angeles Lakers: December 29, 2006: Kobe goes off for 58 points in a losing effort.
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Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game record set in 1962.
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Ruth or Mays?
The Sultan of Swat
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Unitas or Montana?
Unlike Unitas, I was alive during Montana's career, and I consider the best NFL QB of all-time.
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Jordan or Russell?
Jordan of course, The greatest of all-time
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Gretzky or Orr?
Gretzky
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Federer or Sampras?
Federer
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Tiger or Nicklaus?
Tiger
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Petty or Earnhardt?
Earnhardt
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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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17 days ago
First time writing an NBA article so I figured it would be cool too share my thoughts on the Kobe vs Lebron debate. Would appreciate the feedback, thanks. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204106-kobe-vs-lebron-the-debate-seems-over-at-least-for-now
about 1 month ago
Michael,
I am new to the Bleacher Report and do most of my writing on the NBA and NFL, would you mind taking a look at my McGrady feature and an article that I wrote on Game 1 of the Lakers-Magic series?
Thanks,
ro
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/192197-mcgradys-time-is-almost-up
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193006-superman-are-you-serious
about 1 month ago
Michael, I would love for you to give this a read and share your thoughts. Thanks!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193931-like-it-or-not-kobe-bryant-is-the-air-apparent
about 1 month ago
Who are the Top 10 most underpaid players in the NBA? Find out here!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188946-the-top-10-most-underpaid-players-in-the-nba?just_published=1
about 1 month ago
Micheal
I would appricate your info on my artical about the eastern confrence finals you can find it at bleacherreport.com/articles/184163-nba-easternconfrencefinals-is-the-joy-ride-over-for-cleveland
thanks!
about 1 month ago
ok cool because you havent been writing for a while so i thought you left. glad to see you are still with us
about 1 month ago
you still writing articles here?
about 1 month ago
check this out
I think you will like it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179496-herb-mul-key-better-than-invincible
about 1 month ago
I have just published the NBA All Underrated Team. I bet that most of the positions will come as shocking. LeBron James is leading the pack. Want to see who else made the list?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175786-the-2009-nbas-all-underrated-team-starring-lebron-james
about 1 month ago
Michael,
This is my latest article on the Mavericks which explores their Game 4 win over the Nuggets and Cuban's spat with Kenyon Martin and his family. Please read it if you have time. Thanks.
about 1 month ago
Hey,
How's it going? Sadly, I am sick, AGAIN! But oh well, it's good that I missed school today. But anyways, I hope you check out my newest article. Now that I write for The Pacers Pulse (http://mvn.com/pacerspulse/), I have written my first article for them! Here is my first article for the Pacers Pulse and my 28th official article for the Indiana Pacers. Enjoy!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/171908-pacers-talk-should-they-have-traded-jamaal-tinsley-for-udonis-haslem
Thanks,
Josh Dhani
2 months ago
Michael-
Here is my latest NBA contribution, a comparison between the championship eras of Joe Dumars- as a player, and an executive. What's next for Joey D and the Pistons?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/163470-end-of-an-era-for-pistons
2 months ago
Michael,
The Hawks were dominant in the ATL. Please read my take if you have time. Thanks!
2 months ago
Hi Michael-
If you have some time today, I would appreciate any feedback you may have on my latest article. Thanks
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/158496-top-ten-pro-franchises-of-the-past-25-years
3 months ago
Yesterday, we learned of the passing of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart. At 22, he was one of many great athletes who died too young. Here's a tribute to some of the greatest athletes ever who did the same. I'd appreciate it if you could check this out.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154017-a-tribute-to-all-the-athletes-who-died-young
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