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

The possibility of LeBron James in Los Angeles - the other one
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The possibility of LeBron James in Los Angeles - the other one

By Marcus BassOctober 04, 2013

LeBron James is no longer interested in cold winters. Sorry, Cleveland. Unless Cavs owner Dan Gilbert can convince Mother Nature to lend more warmth for the league’s best player, the rumors that James would opt-out...

2013-14 NBA Season Preview: Los Angeles Clippers
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2013-14 NBA Season Preview: Los Angeles Clippers

By Marcus BassSeptember 30, 2013

2013-14 NBA SEASON PREVIEW CONTENT LIST Atlantic: Celtics | Nets | Knicks | 76ers | Raptors | Division Preview 1 and 2 Central: Bulls | Cavaliers | Pistons | Pacers | Bucks | Division Preview...

Nate Robinson's groundhog days
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Nate Robinson's groundhog days

By Marcus BassSeptember 09, 2013

Nate Robinson and Bill Murray don’t share the same birthday. They’re not from the same city, don’t have an alumni connection and most likely don’t socialize in identical circles. However, they share a bond with...

Top 10 Things Clipper Nation don't want to see this season
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Top 10 Things Clipper Nation don't want to see this season

By Marcus BassSeptember 09, 2013

The upcoming NBA season will be here faster than you can say YO MTV Raps. We’ve covered everything from what the players need to focus on, to what the franchise needs to do as a...

Five former Los Angeles Clippers who need their jerseys retired yesterday
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Five former Los Angeles Clippers who need their jerseys retired yesterday

By Marcus BassAugust 23, 2013

In a few short years, The Los Angeles Clippers have made the transition from league armpit to flamboyant rump-shaker, and in the historically infamous franchise quest to become one of the NBA elite - still,...

Shabazz Muhammad sent home from ill-timed NBA rookie program
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Shabazz Muhammad sent home from ill-timed NBA rookie program

By Marcus BassAugust 08, 2013

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Shabazz Muhammad was sent packing from the NBA’s Rookie Transition Program for a rules violation, as he brought a female guest into his hotel room Tuesday evening. Close to 50 rookies and...

Five big men the Los Angeles Clippers should consider
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Five big men the Los Angeles Clippers should consider

By Marcus BassAugust 08, 2013

As training camp quickly approaches, Los Angeles’s best team has one last hole to fill on the big man side of things. Although recently signed free agents Kenyon Martin (New York Knicks), Dejaun Blair (Dallas...

A breakup letter to Chauncey Billups, Mr. Big Shot: Who do you think you are?
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A breakup letter to Chauncey Billups, Mr. Big Shot: Who do you think you are?

By Marcus BassJuly 31, 2013

In response to the Los Angeles Clippers signing of shooting guard J.J. Redick, followed by his return to the Detroit Pistons, Chauncey Billups responded with, “I definitely wasn’t disappointed. I didn’t want to be a...

The unfair critique of Blake Griffin aka “The Ginger Gangster”
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The unfair critique of Blake Griffin aka “The Ginger Gangster”

By Marcus BassJuly 24, 2013

On January 12, 2011, the Los Angeles Clippers took on the Miami Heat and Blake Griffin's frustration level was elevated due to a bevy of hard fouls and missed calls. “It” literally hit the fan...

Full speed ahead, Los Angeles Clippers, but with caution!
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Full speed ahead, Los Angeles Clippers, but with caution!

By Marcus BassJuly 16, 2013

The aftermath of one of the greatest summers in Los Angeles Clippers history has seemingly reached its culmination with the additions of J.J. Redick, Jared Dudley and Darren Collison, and re-signed vets Matt Barnes, Ryan...