Marcus Middleton

Born, but not raised, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, this slender, 6"2 hoops writer has been dedicated to the game for as long as he can remember (and his memory serves him well). Not just the game itself, but how the image of the league (and of course, the players) is perceived by both the fans and the haters breathes life into his prose. There's much to say about how the game is perceived today as opposed to the good ol' days when egos and narcissistic, megalomaniacal behavior were the exception rather than the rule.

Posts By Marcus Middleton

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The New York Knicks: (Currently) Exceeding Expectations

By Marcus MiddletonNovember 15, 2012

Only five games into the 2012-2013 NBA season and the New York Knicks find themselves the only undefeated team in the league - all five games being played sans the services of Amar’e Stoudemire or...

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Los Angeles Lakers front office makes basketball minds go, "Hmmm"

By Marcus MiddletonNovember 12, 2012

Last Friday was an interesting day. The disgraceful display put on by that Los Angeles Lakers front office has me shaking my head more than anybody has ever shook their head before. Mike Brown's dismissal...

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Houston? You still have a problem with James Harden

By Marcus MiddletonNovember 03, 2012

My world was rocked, pre-Hurricane Sandy, when I read that the unlikely deal that could send James Harden to the Houston Rockets had actually come to fruition. Oklahoma City Thunder fans, I feel for you....

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New York Knicks on the brink of a make-or-break season?

By Marcus MiddletonOctober 18, 2012

With opening day of the 2012-2013 NBA season lurking, I felt it would behoove me to broach a few queries...and at the same time attempt to provide an unbiased answer to said queries. What the...

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NBA attempts to deport flopping

By Marcus MiddletonOctober 04, 2012

Flopping in the NBA can best be described in one word: GONE. The NBA's anti-doping policy has been in effect since 1983. Steroids weren't added to the list of banned substances until 1999. Any sort...

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Much ado about chemistry, New York Knicks critics too critical

By Marcus MiddletonSeptember 25, 2012

The New York Knicks appear to be the hottest topic these days; better said, their underwhelming lack of progression since the inclusion of Carmelo Anthony seems to be the debate of many hoop discussions. Not...

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Adam Morrison back in the NBA

By Marcus MiddletonSeptember 19, 2012

It gives me great pleasure to say, “Welcome back, Adam... you’ve been missed although some may have forgotten.” I am not one of the latter. The question, "Where’s Adam Morrison playing these days," has become...

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But, Shaquille O'Neal, the New York Knicks have

By Marcus MiddletonSeptember 18, 2012

Recently, certain statements were made by Shaquille O'Neal in regards to the lack of cohesion between New York Knicks stars, Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire. Mr. O'Neal suggested that the aforementioned Knickerbockers need to take...