Marcus Bass

Marcus Bass spent the majority of his professional career as a marketing consultant for some of the most famous people in the world. One day, from sunrise to sunset, he debated NBA basketball on Facebook, much to the annoyance of his superiors. Then it dawned on him - why not share his opinions with the world? Marcus is a pro at explaining his NBA points and a trusted source of information on trades, signings and other Association-related news. Encouraged to take his knowledge and analytical prowess of the NBA, as well as his writing to the next level, Marcus covers general NBA news for Baller Mind Frame.

Posts By Marcus Bass

Russell Westbrook’s brother tweets plea for Scott Brooks to be fired
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Russell Westbrook’s brother tweets plea for Scott Brooks to be fired

By Marcus BassApril 25, 2014

Emotions run high in the playoffs. It’s the most critical time of the season where players are critiqued under the strongest microscopic lens and, unfortunately, coaches are on and off the hot seat with similar...

Mike Krzyzewski to the NBA? Los Angeles Lakers Need Coach K
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Mike Krzyzewski to the NBA? Los Angeles Lakers Need Coach K

By Marcus BassApril 15, 2014

Image courtesy of Adam Glanzman/Flickr . Mike D’Antoni will not coach the Los Angeles Lakers next year. With two games left in the season and an overall record of 25 wins and 55 losses, there’s...

Week 18 NBA Power Rankings from the Bassline
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Week 18 NBA Power Rankings from the Bassline

By Marcus BassMarch 03, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Miami Heat are back to their old win-streak ways and the Oklahoma City Thunder seeme to have re-adjusted to having Russell Westbrook back in the lineup. The rest...

Andrew Bynum and the Indiana Pacers playing with fire
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Andrew Bynum and the Indiana Pacers playing with fire

By Marcus BassFebruary 24, 2014

Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . When the Indiana Pacers signed Andrew Bynum for the sum of $1 million dollars, it was and still is a head-scratcher. Undoubtedly, Bynum can contribute to any team...

Week 17 NBA Power Rankings from The Bassline
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Week 17 NBA Power Rankings from The Bassline

By Marcus BassFebruary 24, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . With the subpar return of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, the Thunder have lost two straight games and need to right the ship fast to stay at the...

Interview with Steve Perrin of ClipsNation.com
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Interview with Steve Perrin of ClipsNation.com

By Marcus BassFebruary 20, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Marcus Bass and Steve Perrin discuss the Los Angeles Clippers, specifically about Thursday's trade deadline, moving on without Sasha Vujacic and Lamar Odom, and the Clippers continued search for...

Los Angeles Clippers caught off guard in loss to San Antonio Spurs
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Los Angeles Clippers caught off guard in loss to San Antonio Spurs

By Marcus BassFebruary 19, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . With Thursday’s trade deadline quickly approaching, the San Antonio Spurs gave the Los Angeles Clippers a wake up call, the kind that can only be remedied by roster change....

Week 16 NBA power rankings from the Bassline - trade deadline edition
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Week 16 NBA power rankings from the Bassline - trade deadline edition

By Marcus BassFebruary 18, 2014

It’s been a much quieter deadline than anyone has expected, possibly due to the huge deals that have already taken place earlier this season. With such a disproportion between the good and bad teams in...

Los Angeles Clippers close first half of season with win over Trail Blazers
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Los Angeles Clippers close first half of season with win over Trail Blazers

By Marcus BassFebruary 13, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Los Angeles Clippers entered Wednesday night’s contest winners of three straight at home against the Portland Trail Blazers. In their last meeting, the Clippers lost a hard-fought battle...

Week 15 NBA Power Rankings from the Bassline
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Week 15 NBA Power Rankings from the Bassline

By Marcus BassFebruary 10, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Including Kevin Durant, only six players in NBA history have averaged 31-plus points with seven or more rebounds and five or more assists: Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson,...