Mat Issa is an NBA Writer for Essentially Sports. Mat has been covering the NBA at-large for five years. Mat is also a member of the Professional Basketball Writers' Association (PBWA). He attended Michigan State University, where he earned both his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a Juris Doctorate. He is a lifelong Spartans fan. Go Green! Along with his role at Essentially Sports, you can also find his work at Forbes, SB Nation, and Opta Analyst.