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
Without Cousins, a late surge isn't enough for the Sacramento Kings to beat the OKC Thunder
One possession it was Jason Thompson and a few later it was Hamady N’Diaye. Whichever Sacramento Kings player tried their hand at scoring in the post didn’t matter much, the result was the same. Establishing...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Lifestyle: The Nike Air Max Lunar90
One of the greatest kicks in sports footwear history is the Nike Air Max '90 (formerly known as the Air Max 3). Known for its iconic silhouette, Air Max heel pocket, and lightweight comfort, the...
Culture of Hoops
Indiana Pacers come up short against Portland Trail Blazers
For the second straight night, and only the third time this year, the Indiana Pacers gave up more than 100 points in a game. This time they could not overcome the focus and desire of...
Culture of Hoops
Dwyane Wade Li-Ning Shoe Finally Launches in U.S.
Ever since the summer of 2012, Miami Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade has worn Li-Ning's flagship sneaker, his own signature shoe, the Way of Wade (and WoW 2.o). Only available in limited quantities to the...
Culture of Hoops
Washington Wizards stay hot, beat Orlando Magic, 98-80
A week removed from losing guard Bradley Beal for at least two weeks, the Washington Wizards continued their hot play, defeating the Orlando Magic 98-80 on Monday. Since the Beal news broke, the Wizards have...
Culture of Hoops
Nike Zoom (or Lunar?) Kobe 9 Debuts Tomorrow
The great Los Angeles Lakers legendary guard Kobe Bryant has been felled by his Achilles injury (kind of an epic ironic symmetry, no?) and in a way has ceased to exist to some extent as...
Culture of Hoops
Opulence dominates the Los Angeles Lakers experience at Staples Center
Basketball’s most fabled empire lies to the west, in the heart of Southern California. Bronze statues of men-turned-myth stand guard to the opulent palace of Los Angeles Lakers basketball that is the Staples Center. If...
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Clippers can't grab a board to top the Indiana Pacers
Limited in health and running on empty for heroics, the Los Angeles Clippers hosted Sunday’s mid-day matchup against the “Eastern Conference Hot” Indiana Pacers, who sport the league’s best defense, led by emerging MVP candidate...
Culture of Hoops
Denver Nuggets defeat the Toronto Raptors, 112-98
The Denver Nuggets are now on a six-game win streak after their win yesterday over the Toronto Raptors. The most anticipated matchup of this game had to be between point guards Kyle Lowry and Ty...
Culture of Hoops
Indiana Pacers gut out tough win against Los Angeles Clippers
It was a strange game for the Indiana Pacers. Facing the Los Angeles Clippers (fourth in the Western Conference) at Staples Center was to be a test for them for certain, but to find themselves...
