Michael Shearer

Michael Shearer

Joined: Nov 9, 2021

NBA analyst. Follow me @bballispoetry or at www.basketballpoetry.com

DENVER, CO - MARCH 25: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks steals the ball from Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets in the second half of a game at Ball Arena on March 25, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

NBA League Pass Rankings for the 2023-24 Season

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 02: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on April 02, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The best NBA players by height for the 2023-24 season

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 19: Jimmy Butler #22 , alongside Bam Adebayo #13, and Caleb Martin #16 of the Miami Heat interact against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Miami Heat year-end report cards

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns anf Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

5 make-or-break legacies that depend on the 2023 playoffs

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 25: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets gestures during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Re-grading last year’s monumental Harden-Simmons trade

Dec 9, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) battle in the first half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

The Blame Game: What’s wrong with the NBA’s most disappointing teams

Tyrese Haliburton, NBA (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Ranking the best bargain contracts in the NBA this season

Nov 2, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers guard Keon Johnson (6) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

3 Up-and-coming NBA players popping off in the 2022-23 season

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses with the four Larry O'Brien Championship Trophies that he has won with the Warriors during the Warriors Media Day on September 25, 2022 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2022 NBA League Pass: ranking the most exciting teams to watch

Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant, Miami Heat (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Miami Heat should trade for Kevin Durant

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 10: Jakob Poeltl #25 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass in the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on April 10, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

Poeltl NBA Game: 8 tips and hints to improve your scores

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 05: Haywood Highsmith # 24 of the Miami Heat looks on during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 05, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Haywood Highsmith is the next breakout star for the Miami Heat

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 15: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 15, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Official selections for the 2022 All-NBA Playoff teams

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Jaden McDaniels is the X-Factor for the Minnesota Timberwolves

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at Fiserv Forum on January 30, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

NBA MVP Ladder: The Official 2021-2022 NBA MVP Ballot

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 29: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers guards as Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center on March 29, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

NBA MVP Ladder Week 24: A new name enters the fray