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

A Hip-Hop Recap of Nick Young's Ejection
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A Hip-Hop Recap of Nick Young's Ejection

By Marcus BassJanuary 17, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . “I move too fast on the gas don’t chase me” ( Clyde Carson – Slow Down ) is what Nick Young shouted before receiving a floor length outlet pass...

Los Angeles Clippers battle from 17 down to win in regulation
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Los Angeles Clippers battle from 17 down to win in regulation

By Marcus BassJanuary 16, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Spinning bank shots, 13 lead changes, and a variety of push and shove technical fouls summed up Wednesday night’s contest between the 26-13 Los Angeles Clippers and the 23-16...

Los Angeles Clippers prepared to sign Hedo Turkoglu for remainder of season
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Los Angeles Clippers prepared to sign Hedo Turkoglu for remainder of season

By Marcus BassJanuary 15, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly prepared to sign free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu for the remainder of the season pending a physical. The 6'10" 34-year-old forward originally from Turkey...

Week 11 NBA Power Rankings From The Bassline
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Week 11 NBA Power Rankings From The Bassline

By Marcus BassJanuary 13, 2014

Image courtesy of Matt Velazquez/Flickr . The Indiana Pacers continue to spank the league, and although the Miami Heat dropped a few, they’ve still got my attention. Down where Custer took his last stand, the...

Battle for Los Angeles: Clippers destroy Lakers 123-87
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Battle for Los Angeles: Clippers destroy Lakers 123-87

By Marcus BassJanuary 11, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Pacific Division leading (25-13) Los Ageles Clippers faced their cross-hall rival the Los Angeles Lakers for their second matchup of the season. The Lakers whose record stands at...

To start, or not to start: Jamal Crawford vs. J.J. Redick
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To start, or not to start: Jamal Crawford vs. J.J. Redick

By Marcus BassJanuary 10, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Without Chris Paul in the Los Angeles Clippers lineup, Jamal Crawford must get the starting nod. Injuries have played a major role in the Clippers' worse-than-expected season, and when...

Why the Blake Griffin-Carmelo Anthony trade won’t happen
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Why the Blake Griffin-Carmelo Anthony trade won’t happen

By Marcus BassJanuary 04, 2014

Image courtesy of Kimberly N./Flickr . In the words of the Los Angeles Clippers' long-time play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler, “settle down Clipper Nation.” Blake Griffin isn’t going anywhere, and while the Clippers have made strides...

Los Angeles Clippers pick up a win on last road stop
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Los Angeles Clippers pick up a win on last road stop

By Marcus BassDecember 15, 2013

Barely 24 hours after Los Angeles Clippers small forward Jared Dudley apologized for his poor play on Twitter, he came out on fire in the Clippers' last road stop against John Wall and the 9-13...

Los Angeles Clippers lose to Brooklyn Nets, fall to 7-7 on the road
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Los Angeles Clippers lose to Brooklyn Nets, fall to 7-7 on the road

By Marcus BassDecember 13, 2013

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Brooklyn Nets last night at the Barclays Center, 102-93. After the loss to the struggling Brooklyn Nets, Jared Dudley tweeted: “I will continue to stay in the gym...

Doc Rivers returns to Boston for an emotional night
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Doc Rivers returns to Boston for an emotional night

By Marcus BassDecember 12, 2013

In the 1991 Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers strolled into the Boston Garden for a Game 5 fight in which Celtics fans would gasp in unison and lose hope for a brief moment. A...