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
NBA Fandom Games: The Risk Edition
Whereupon an NBA free-agent fan sets about selecting a team to root for during the 2013-14 NBA season. American tradition celebrates leaders who are bold risk takers, and their perceived success has historically been based...
Culture of Hoops
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers top Denver Nuggets in OT
On Saturday night, Baller Mind Frame was in the house to personally watch Chris Paul go bananas on the Denver Nuggets at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Coming off their Friday loss on the road...
Culture of Hoops
Pau Gasol trade rumors are back! Los Angeles Lakers should consider this!
It wouldn’t be a typical Los Angeles Lakers season if there weren’t Pau Gasol trade rumors flying around. However, they’re showing up a bit earlier than before. The Spaniard will be starting his sixth season...
Culture of Hoops
Recap: New York Knicks 98, Washington Wizards 89
The New York Knicks are now 2-2 in preseason play. If the preseason were the regular season and the regular season were to end today, the Knicks would finish four wins ahead of their SCHOENE...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Fandom Games: The Really Rich Guys Edition
Whereupon an NBA free-agent fan sets about selecting a team to root for during the 2013-14 NBA season. It’s no mystery that the majority of NBA owners are very wealthy. Fourteen current owners appeared on...
Culture of Hoops
Top 5 Basketball Lessons from Phil Jackson's "Eleven Rings"
For those who have fallen in love with it, basketball is a reflection of life. The more you play it, watch it, and breathe it, the more it makes sense. Phil Jackson is one of...
Culture of Hoops
Washington Wizards Preseason Game 3: Beal puts the “W” in Washington
The Washington Wizards earned their first win of the preseason on Tuesday night, with a solid team performance, topping the Miami Heat 100-82 in front of 13,678 fans. At tip-off, a neutral spectator to the...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Fandom Games: Orlando Magic
Whereupon an NBA free-agent fan sets about selecting a team to root for during the 2013-14 NBA season. Exactly 10 teams remain in the NBA Fandom Games. When this activity began in late July, as...
Culture of Hoops
Mister King's Court - Weekly thoughts from the baseline
It feels so good to hear the squeak of new sneakers, the dribble of a Spalding, the swish of a newly strung nylon net. Basketball is back, and if this first week of preseason is...
Culture of Hoops
Orlando Magic: Who makes the cut?
When the Orlando Magic convened for training camp on October 1st, most players knew where they stood as to making the roster or not. The Magic invited four players—Manny Harris, Mickell Gladness, Kris Joseph and...
