Mike Wise
Mike Wise
Columnist

Mike Wise came to The Post in 2004 from The New York Times, where he primarily covered the NBA for 10 years. Born in Napa, Calif., he grew up in Hawaii and graduated from Fresno State University. His in-depth portraits of the NBA’ s Gilbert Arenas and former NHL enforcer Donald Brashear won the Associated Press Sports Editors’ Best Feature Award in 2006 and 2009, respectively. Mike was also cited by the APSE as one of America’s top five columnists in 2007 and 2010. He lives in the District with his wife, Christina, their son, Oliver, and, yes, Looly the dog. He also played college basketball very badly for Hawaii Pacific.

Latest by Mike Wise

OPINION | Thunder coach’s dream come true

OPINION | Thunder coach’s dream come true

Coach Scott Brooks leads Oklahoma City back to NBA Western Conference finals with same perseverance that defined him as a player.

Oh, no — don’t tarnish the anthem

Oh, no — don’t tarnish the anthem

OPINION | Fans who desecrate the Star Spangled Banner with their team’s rooting interest ought to keep quiet.

OPINION | Jeff Green’s Georgetown finale

OPINION | Jeff Green’s Georgetown finale

OPINION | Jeff Green, former Hoya and current Boston Celtic, receives his diploma five years after walking across a stage as an NBA first-round pick.

OPINION | Hunter seems to suit the Capitals

OPINION | Hunter seems to suit the Capitals

OPINION | Coach Dale Hunter’s inner and outward calm has helped keep the Capitals’ ship upright throughout the postseason.