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. Brooklyn Nets, 107-86
Marcus Thornton had to relinquish his post in the starting lineup, but apparently he still held on to his ability to impact a game. After a five-game losing streak, Michael Malone decided to mix things...
Culture of Hoops
Bernard King: Childhood beatings developed the game face
Bernard King was a player known for being focused, determined, and locked-in. His game face was legendary, especially when in the zone. In the Christmas Day Massacre of 1984, Bernard put on an unforgettable, nationally...
Culture of Hoops
Two Cents on the Sacramento Kings: Cause for alarm?
At 1-5 on the season, the Sacramento Kings are in a tailspin. Lackadaisical defense and inept offense led to Michael Malone's declaration that there would be changes made. In spite of this, it's only six...
Culture of Hoops
Steve Blake: Vino Blanco, a quality vintage
Wine is an interesting thing. Many factors contribute to its success or lack thereof, and albeit personal preference, there are still some constants in regard to harvesting a quality product. When thinking of such constants,...
Culture of Hoops
Mister King's NBA Court - Picking up the Pace!
Week three and it's getting kinda hectic. There is but one team still undefeated and one team still looking for that first win. There are rookies off and running and some still at the starting...
Culture of Hoops
Preview: Sacramento Kings v. Brooklyn Nets, Nov. 13, 2013
courtesy of KristinNador | Flickr Time: 7:00 p.m. PST Location: Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento Where to watch: CSNCA, NBA LP It didn’t take long. Since a promising victory in the season-opener, the Sacramento Kings have...
NBA
Indiana Pacers: How Big Is The Media Room, Anyway?
When I spent the afternoon at Media Day for the Indiana Pacers last month, there were a lot of empty seats in the room. That was the first thing I noticed about being there. The...
Culture of Hoops
Trendsetters: The Sacramento Kings' in-between issue
While superstars and super teams garner most of the fanfare, they are but a rarity, the top percentile in the NBA. In a league where the only real certainties are LeBron James, the San Antonio...
Culture of Hoops
Small-market teams are ignored by the NBA
Well, first of all, I think David Stern and the NBA hate the Orlando Magic! After a long, long, long wait, the Association is back and underway. That said, there were, as usual, only three...
Culture of Hoops
Who can beat the Miami Heat in the East?
Basketball season is in full swing, and the Miami Heat have their eyes on a third ring. The three-peat is a hard feat to accomplish, but LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and their supporting...
