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Amateur writer who got his start through writing a sports blog titled the Daily BM. After getting a lot of good feedback, I decided to try and get my stuff out there more on the Bleacher Report.
It has always been a dream of mine to write, concentrating mostly on NBA, NFL, MLB, while being knowledgeable enough to dabble in Soccer, Tennis, Golf and Horse Racing. Most importantly I like being able to give the sports fan a business side of the sport. Born in Philadelphia, Raised in Florida. While in Florida, I was lucky enough to have season tickets to the first three years of the Miami Heat's existence. Some called that three years of suffering, I call is three years of growing as a sports fan. I have returned to Philadelphia and now belong to the groups of suffering Philadelphia Fans who have not had a title in 25 years. (someone please remind me to change this when it hits 26)
But more importantly, I will not write with bias, the opinion will always be real, no matter what team. My favorite time of the year are free agency periods, the time around the draft, and the week surrounding the trade deadlines.
Last place or first place, I will always feel the same way about my favorite teams. Thanks for reading!
"Self Proclaimed Basketball Guru"
And "Future General Manager"

Michael's Recent Articles

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 11: Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz greets actor Chris Tucker before Game Four of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic on June 11, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. 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 Trades to Come, Lastest Buzz

Published 3 months ago
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FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 11: Kyle Beckerman #5 of USA battles Haiti during 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup competition at Gillette Stadium on July 11, 2009 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. USA and Haiti played to a 2-2 draw. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

United States Needs a Shorthanded Win

Published 3 months ago
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 11: US Olympic teammates Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat sit together at Game Four of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic on June 11, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. 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)

Miami Heat Ready To Wheel and Deal

Published 3 months ago
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 31: Fans celebrate at a victory rally at Citizens Bank Park October 31, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win their first World Series in 28 years. (Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

Philadelphia's Conundrum

Published 3 months ago
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NBA (18),
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Miami (10),
Philadelphia (9),
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Los Angeles (8),
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Favorite Athletes

Pat Burrell, Dwayne Wade, Shaq, Brian Westbrook, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Brett Myers, Alonzo Mourning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Favorite Sports Teams

Miami Heat, Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, 76ers, Temple Owls, Miami Hurricanes
All Time Sports Moment

Miami Heat winning the championship in 2006 and watching their first ever win against the clippers in 1989
Most Memorable Game Attended

Last game at the Vet for the Phillies and Eagles. Eagles playoff game against the Giants in 2007. Eagles cowboys game, the return of TO!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Most pills popped in one game, Brett Favre
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona, THE HAND OF GOD!
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC and Atlantic 10!

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by Dave
11 months ago

Hey Michael—Dave Mo here, a Bleacher Report Community Coordinator.

I've been spending time on our NBA page and read a couple of your old articles. Really on-point analysis...you do good work.

Given that you haven't written in a while, I thought I'd check in and see if you're interested in picking up your coverage again. What do you say?

If not, it would be great if you could give me some feedback on why you decided to stop writing and what we could have done to better serve you. If you wouldn't mind, please shoot me a line at dmorrison@bleacherreport.com with any thoughts.

Thanks so much,

Dave Mo
by Mike
about 1 year ago

One of your favorite athletes is PAT BURRELL?

MZ
by Jason
about 1 year ago

Great Articles, see your representing PA. Keep it up!
by Austin
about 1 year ago

where do u get this info?
by Austin
about 1 year ago

great article on the free agents...i just split up some paragraphs so it dosen't look so overwhelming. Great info, even though I would love to see Josh Smith come to Detroit
by Benjamin
about 1 year ago

Hey, thanks for the comment and the pick of the day! It means a lot to considering I just started writing these articles the other day. It's nice to hear an educated opinion. Sorry about the Heat this year hopefully they can put the right pieces around Wade and be competitive again in a year or two...he's one hell of a player to be sitting on the bench with a towel over his head.

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