NBA Preseason Awards and Predictions
10/27/2009
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,
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
25 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
25 days ago
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279298-who-put-this-jazz-song-on-repeat
27 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
33 days ago
Men who earned their respect
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273279-revered-and-respected-nfl-players-that-will-always-be-adored
36 days 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
67 days 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
75 days 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
79 days 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
80 days 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
108 days ago
Athletes are not role models http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226238-athletes-are-not-role-models-but-they-can-be-idols
117 days 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
123 days 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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DeleteIt'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
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