- 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.
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.
Capitals foster an unsettling identity
OPINION | With six seconds standing between them and a chance to close out the series on home ice, the Capitals again prove unable to seize upon success.
Caps’ clubhouse vet has seen it all before
OPINION | Capitals equipment manager has been there for all the playoff disappointments, yet he still believes.
Does Ovi deserve more ice time?
OPINION | The Capitals are finding ways to win with their best player spending time on the bench. What’s unclear is how long this continues without being a major distraction.
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