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
Recap: Sacramento Kings v. Los Angeles Clippers, 98-104
Jamal Crawford had his best game of the season, Derrick Williams displayed his offensive effectiveness on a new team, and the Los Angeles Clippers took an overtime win on Friday night in Sacramento. The game...
Culture of Hoops
Orlando Magic beat Philadelphia 76ers, win back-to-back games
The Orlando Magic hosted the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, coming off of a win against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. They looked to improve their record after a recent rough patch, as they lost...
Culture of Hoops
Indiana Pacers have roasted bobcat for Thanksgiving
There was a point in time when I thought killing endangered species was a bad thing. You know, those fat, funny-looking fish swimming around south Florida? Manatees I think they call them. I thought it...
Culture of Hoops
A Brief Essay From a Cleveland Cavaliers Fan
“I only watch the last two minutes of the game cuz that's when it really starts.” My buddy Jay said that as he sat down next to me to watch the greatest game ever by...
Culture of Hoops
Beauty Shots: More Reebok Shaq Attaq "Brick City"
You may have already caught wind of future Hall of Famer and "Shaqramento Kings" owner Shaquille O'Neal having his original Reebok sneaker, the Shaq Attaq, released in colors inspired by his native Newark, New Jersey...
Culture of Hoops
On The Bassline: Barnes' tweet, Odom comeback, D-Rose
In this edition of On The Bassline, Marcus Bass speaks on Matt Barnes' tweet that immediately followed his ejection from the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder game when he and Serge Ibaka got...
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Lakers 111 - Washington Wizards 116
Could another NBA title be in the Washington Wizards' future? Image courtesy of Ciaran Finn In a cold and wet night in our nation’s capital, the Washington Wizards (6-8) managed to top the Los Angeles...
Culture of Hoops
Why the Chicago Bulls Should Double Down
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr Submit this to the oceanic outpouring of opinion and analysis following Derrick Rose’s latest knee injury: The consensus that has coalesced (with stunning speed) following Derrick Rose’s new season-ending injury...
Culture of Hoops
Reebok debuts "Crossing Guard" and "Crossover" Q96
The Reebok Question is easily one of the greatest basketball shoes ever designed and produced. Though the shoe itself was a direct competitor to the sneaker competition of its day and somewhat an anti-Air Jordan...
Culture of Hoops
Despite late run, Toronto Raptors get the Brooklyn Nets back in the W column
Image courtesy of Matthew Addie/Flickr What a game this turned out to be. The Toronto Raptors were looking to improve their record to 7-7 and be at .500 through 14 games for the first time...
