Mike Bitanga

Mike spends most his time and money on movies because of his strong belief that there's more truth in fiction. In the past, he's written for the Patch and Culture Mob news websites, particularly for the arts/entertainment and sports sections. He's also a published author, and an aspiring screenwriter. Show some love or call him out: https://twitter.com/MikeBeetang

Posts By Mike Bitanga

Is Carmelo Anthony a Good Fit in Chicago?
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Is Carmelo Anthony a Good Fit in Chicago?

By Mike BitangaMarch 04, 2014

Image courtesy of Jose Martinez/Flickr. Carmelo Anthony is going to the Chicago Bulls. Well, not really, at least not yet; however, how would that sound? It’s not exactly fitting in an immediate way, mostly because...

Blake Griffin rises to the cream of the NBA crop
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Blake Griffin rises to the cream of the NBA crop

By Mike BitangaFebruary 21, 2014

Image courtesy of Kimberly N./Flickr . DeAndre Jordan is a good candidate for Defensive Player of the Year, Chris Paul is Chris Paul, and Blake Griffin looks like he’s becoming one of the best power...

Vince Carter: The Greatest Dunker of All Time
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Vince Carter: The Greatest Dunker of All Time

By Mike BitangaFebruary 11, 2014

Screen grab courtesy of Hoop Mix Tape . Many of us have wished that we could dunk, at least once in our lives. Many of us have played R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly”...

Joakim Noah's hustle and heart keep Chicago Bulls in playoff picture
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Joakim Noah's hustle and heart keep Chicago Bulls in playoff picture

By Mike BitangaFebruary 03, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . It’s been a rough year for the Chicago Bulls. They lost Derrick Rose for the season, traded away All-Star Luol Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and are plagued with...

Who should be in the 2014 NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
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Who should be in the 2014 NBA Slam Dunk Contest?

By Mike BitangaJanuary 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . There’s more to a dunk than just two points. At its finest, a dunk is a representation of creativity, excitement, and ferociousness all in one action. It can...

The Big Men that could Improve the Los Angeles Clippers roster
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The Big Men that could Improve the Los Angeles Clippers roster

By Mike BitangaJanuary 15, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/FLickr . There’s no doubt that the frontcourt one-two punch of Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan is one of the best in the league. However, the Los Angeles Clippers could benefit...

Chicago Bulls trade Luol Deng and look towards the future
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Chicago Bulls trade Luol Deng and look towards the future

By Mike BitangaJanuary 08, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Sporting a record of 14-18 and in the sixth spot in a weak Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls aren't exactly out of the playoff picture. Sure, they have a...

Tough Ain’t Enough for the Los Angeles Clippers
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Tough Ain’t Enough for the Los Angeles Clippers

By Mike BitangaDecember 30, 2013

Image courtesy of Sean Davis/Flickr They’re definitely not the Bad Boys of basketball, and they’re not exactly close to being as tough as Doc Rivers’ old Celtics squad, but the Los Angeles Clippers are developing...

Jimmy Butler is tailor-made for the Chicago Bulls' nightmare defense
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Jimmy Butler is tailor-made for the Chicago Bulls' nightmare defense

By Mike BitangaDecember 19, 2013

With all the nagging injuries, especially Derrick Rose’s season-ending meniscus tear, the Chicago Bulls seem to be set up to fail this season. For some players, these obstacles are a burden, but for one Bull...

Los Angeles Clippers picking it up on D with Doc Rivers
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Los Angeles Clippers picking it up on D with Doc Rivers

By Mike BitangaDecember 12, 2013

The secret to winning it all in basketball isn’t even much of a secret. Offense wins games, and defense wins championships. Everybody and their mothers know that. The concept is simple, but the execution can...