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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

Michael's Recent Articles

OKLAHOMA CITY - OCTOBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches a free throw against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Ford Center on October 29, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Bucks defeated the Thunder 98-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NBA Preseason Awards and Predictions

Published 12 days ago
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Harsh Times: The NBA's Biggest Disappointments This Season

Published 8 months ago
1,535 reads 6 comments

NBA Roundtable: Is LeBron James the Unanimous Choice for MVP?

Published 8 months ago
775 reads 17 comments

Respect Earned: The NBA's Most Improved Player Team

Published 8 months ago
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See 125 more of Michael's articles »

Michael Writes About

NBA (96),
Opinion (30),
Football (28),
NFL (28),
NBA Power Rankings (15),
Boston (12),
Los Angeles (11),
Riverside (11)

The Short List What Michael thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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, Carolina Panthers
Favorite Coaches

Jerry Sloan, Coach K
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?

Unlike Unitas, I was alive during Montana's career, and I consider the best NFL QB of all-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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by Keith
2 days ago

It's time to prepare the throne, the King has arrived in New York! Lebron James is set to make his only appearance this season at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. Take a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285453-prepare-the-throne-the-king-is-here-lebron-james-pays-visit-to-knicks
by Courtzide
11 days ago

Michael,

Please check this out and let me know what you think. Need some support on this one!Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279952-george-karl-is-the-most-refreshing-coach-in-the-nba
by Brad
11 days ago

Michael,

Please check out my latest article. I list an over/under prop bet for each NBA team pertaining to their respective season.

Even if you just comment with one prediction, I'll be thankful you did.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279758-let-the-season-begin-team-by-team-nba-overunders

Thanks,
Brad
by J. Michael
13 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279298-who-put-this-jazz-song-on-repeat
by Keith
19 days ago

Could the Knicks' 2010 fate be in the hands of Eddy Curry?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275202-with-2010-looming-for-the-knicks-the-time-is-now-for-eddy-curry
by Hurricane Hubbard
22 days ago

Men who earned their respect

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273279-revered-and-respected-nfl-players-that-will-always-be-adored
by Josh
about 1 month ago

Hope you can return to B/r Michael. Always enjoyed your work!
by Hotnuke
about 1 month ago

Michael,

Hope you return soon with some new stuff, my man.

If you do pop in to check your page, I felt you might get a kick out of this little piece. It has an important message for everyone. Let me know what you think of it in the comments section.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255532-be-smart-play-joyfully-today?just_published=1

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by Hotnuke
2 months ago

Michael,

I just thought you might like this piece. It’s a humerous recap of the fabulous Miami Hurricanes vs Florida State Seminoles game that took place last night. Let me know what you think of it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250441-aaugh-florida-state-and-bobby-bowden-foiled-again-by-miami?just_published=1

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by Hotnuke
2 months ago

Michael,

I figured I’d give you a heads up of the third installment of my column “What’s Up With That” It took a while to get the third one out, but hopefully the fourth will be here before you know it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248251-whats-up-with-that-volume-three

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by Hotnuke
2 months ago

Michael,

I just wanted to let you know about this piece. I think you’ll enjoy it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247193-tim-james-a-true-warrior

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by Tyler
3 months ago

I wrote this article about the controversy caused by using Twitter during games. Please check it out and supply your great comments. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231598-bleep-tweet-should-twitter-be-banned-in-pro-sports-during-games
by Steven
3 months ago

Athletes are not role models http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226238-athletes-are-not-role-models-but-they-can-be-idols
by Ryan
3 months ago

Is there anybody out there that can give Rajon Rondo a break?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221818-who-will-the-celtics-find-to-give-rajon-rondo-some-help
by Keith
3 months ago

Are NBA teams finally going to stop the spending?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220107-shrunken-salary-cap-forcing-teams-to-put-away-wallets

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