Mat Issa is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Yes, he spells his name with one "t." He's obsessed with NBA history, so much so that he's dedicated nearly two years of research to his two mini-series', "Blazing the Trail" and "The Quest for the Best." Right now, Mat goes to school and writes about the NBA for SB Nation, The Analyst, Forbes, and of course, FanSided. His work has also been featured in Basketball News, ONE37pm, Raptors Republic, The Bird Writes and Rise Network. Also, he's a lifelong Spartans fan. Go Green!