Michael Steenstra
Mike covered the NBA for four seasons for HOOP Japan. During his time there, he interviewed some of the top names in the game, including one-on-ones with Karl Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Dwyane Wade, among others. He's also the former classmate of boy band phenomenon, Kevin Jonas.
Recent Posts
The Dusty Jumper: an excerpt from Jonah Hall’s new collection of...
July, 2009
Presidio YMCA, San Francisco
I had an inkling. Some vague idea of what I was getting myself into. Sometimes you have to follow your...
2018 and Beyond
Over 20 teams have reportedly inquired about trading for Cleveland Cavaliers star point guard, Kyrie Irving. The notion of trading a 25-year old superstar, coming...
Why the Clippers Should Try to Buy a Second-Round Pick
With no picks in the first or second round of the upcoming 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Clippers should attempt to purchase a...
Where Do We Go From Here? An NBA Finals Roundtable Discussion
PopGates' writers try to pick up the pieces:
Has KD surpassed LeBron as the NBA's best player?
Jonah Hall: If LeBron and Durant switch places, can you...
The NBA Finals Preview: Screenplay Edition
How does everyone react to the term "Trilogy?" I keep hearing NBA media folks refer to this Finals as the Trilogy of Warriors-Cavs. As...