Mike Passador

Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.

2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

The Cavs have one of the more exciting young cores in the league and they made an effort to put more ball-handlers on the roster after Darius Garland was the last man standing in 2021-22.

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Chicago Bulls

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

Injuries prevented us from truly seeing the new-look Bulls in 2021-22, but remain a contender in the Eastern Conference despite some disappointment this past postseason.

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Philadelphia 76ers

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

The Sixers used their cap space wisely this summer, but their finish will be dependent on the top-end talent that they’ve accumulated.

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Toronto Raptors

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

Want wings? Well, you know where to get them as the Raptors added additional lengthy forwards this summer.

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Cade Cunningham could be poised for a breakout third season

2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Detroit Pistons

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

It appears as if the youthful Pistons will be a league-pass favorite for avid NBA fans with Cade Cunningham the clear leader moving forward.

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Boston Celtics

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

After coming up just short of hanging another banner, the Celtics will look to get over the mountaintop with a very similar core and continuity at head coach.

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Washington Wizards

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

After committing to Bradley Beal for the foreseeable future, the Wizards will look to get back into the postseason mix after being on the outside looking in during 2021-22.

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Orlando Magic

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

How’d We Get Here? The Magic had nothing to play for in 2021-22 other than a tanking strategy with the hopes of landing a good lottery pick. Orlando lucked out and secured the first-overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. This was a big deal as they had the opportunity to select the best player […]

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Milwaukee Bucks

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

How’d We Get Here? The Bucks came into the 2021-22 season as the defending champs and looking to run back their championship-winning roster for another shot at the title. For the most part, the team held steady during the regular season as Bobby Portis held the fort while Brook Lopez recovered from injury. Unfortunately, the […]

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Miami Heat

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

How’d We Get Here? The Heat made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021-22 before eventually bowing to the Celtics in seven games. The biggest change in their roster heading into the 2022-23 season is the departure of P.J. Tucker, who is now with the Sixers. This season will be about […]

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Charlotte Hornets

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

How’d We Get Here? The Hornets improved in 2021-22, finishing with a respectable 43-39 record, allowing them to make it into the Play-in Tournament. Several reasons for their success were LaMelo Ball and his amazing skills on both ends of the court, the steady production of Terry Rozier, and the huge leap that Miles Bridges […]

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Atlanta Hawks

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

How’d We Get Here? The Hawks finished the 2021-22 regular season as the eighth-best team in the Eastern Conference with a 43-39 record. This was good enough to land them a spot in the Play-in Tournament, which they navigated with ease via wins against the Hornets and later the Cavs. Unfortunately, not even the offensive […]

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

How’d We Get Here? The Thunder are challenging the Sam Hinkie-Sixers for the longest rebuild in NBA history. They added Josh Giddey in 2021 and he proved them right as he had a very impressive rookie season. However, the team used a similar approach by resting their main guys down the stretch run of the […]

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

How’d We Get Here? The first full season under head coach Chris Finch was a success for a franchise that has been mired in mediocrity since the Kevin Garnett era. They were able to make the postseason behind another impressive leap from Anthony Edwards. Edwards is the future of the franchise but he’s got a […]

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2022-23 Draft Guide Team Preview: Utah Jazz

By Mike Passador / August 31, 2022

How’d We Get Here? The Jazz’s final stand did not go as planned, and that’s why new GM Danny Ainge decided to tear it down to the studs this offseason. Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert and company were able to dominate in the regular season, but their postseason woes continued as they ultimately lost to the […]

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