Category: Culture of Hoops
This is Hardwood and Hollywood's section covering the culture of basketball, whether it be the NBA or amateur leagues, such as the NCAA, high school, and AAU circuit, we'll cover its top teams and players. We also focus on the culture off the court with fashion and kicks, in other words, the lifestyle.
Culture of Hoops
Indiana Pacers manage to escape all that (Utah) Jazz
The Indiana Pacers seemed to sleepwalk through most of the game last night at the EnergySolutions Arena against the Utah Jazz. For the first three quarters the Jazz managed to hang around and make a...
Culture of Hoops
adidas releases the D Rose 4 "Chicago Nightfall"
The reality of Derrick Rose's plight is apparent, and more and more, as his Chicago Bulls fight to win and continue to attempt victory, the more lookers-on are reminded of his absence -- and nothing...
Culture of Hoops
Nike Debuts The Kobe 9 Elite
The amazing aspect of Nike's Kobe signature series is its evolution. From being somewhat conventional as a mid-cut basketball sneaker to getting higher to becoming something of a soccer shoe as a low-top to a...
Culture of Hoops
Luol Deng is keeping Derrick Rose's chair warm
With Derrick Rose out, the Chicago Bulls need Luol Deng's scoring and leadership to salvage the season. Image coutesy of Kieth Allison . Derrick Rose has fallen once again, leaving the Chicago Bulls without a...
Culture of Hoops
Nike Introduces The Kobe Prelude Pack
It’s hard to believe that future Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant is coming up on his ninth name signature shoe with Nike. He’s going 18 years into his career...
Culture of Hoops
Nick Young: Why Iggy Azalea is the best thing to happen to him
Anyone who follows Nick Young on Twitter knows that he’s had a thing for rapper Iggy Azalea for a long time. He started tweeting that she was his #WomanCrushWednesday back in September, and she eventually...
Culture of Hoops
Kobe Bryant: The Return of the Mamba
First, the good news: Kobe Bryant will return soon and be a Laker for life. We cannot understate the importance of either statement for the future of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, their current season...
Culture of Hoops
Career nights headline Philadelphia 76ers 126-125 double OT win over Orlando Magic
Meeting for the second time in a week, the Philadelphia 76ers were able to get revenge on the Orlando Magic, winning 126-125 in double overtime on Tuesday night. After a fast start, the Sixers faltered...
Culture of Hoops
WoW: An Exclusive Interview with Dwyane Wade
As was recently disclosed , the Li-Ning Way of Way 2 basketball shoe—the second base model of Miami Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade—is being released today and for the first time in the United States....
Culture of Hoops
The Golden State Warriors defeat the Toronto Raptors, 112-103
If you watched this game last night, you witnessed the biggest meltdown in Toronto Raptors franchise history. At one point the Raptors had a 27-point lead, the biggest lead given up in Raptors history. The...
