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
From Wright to Wrong: A Brandan Wright melodrama
Languishing first-round draft busts usually don’t have famous medical histories. Nobody in Dallas cared that ex-Tar Heel Brandan Wright might have a tricky shoulder when the Dallas Mavericks signed him in 2011. And why would...
Culture of Hoops
Kemba Walker will push for a spot in the 2014 All-Star game
Over the past two seasons the Charlotte Bobcats have been the worst team in the NBA. One of the few bright spots has been the development of point guard Kemba Walker. He has been the...
Culture of Hoops
Recap: New York Knicks 91, Toronto Raptors 100
The New York Knicks lost and I didn't enter a crippling depression — I love the preseason! The Knicks had a big lead late, but after letting the maybe-Knicks take over, everything went to hell...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Power Rankings: The top 10 foulest players
We here at BMF know that top 10 lists are among the easiest ways to start controversy, so in order to avoid any unpleasantness or— gasp —audience engagement, we made a list based solely on...
Culture of Hoops
Metta World Peace, Ambassador of the Absurd
Don't forget to check out our 2013-14 NBA Ultimate Season Preview ! This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers lost one of the most entertaining players in the league, a physical beast capable of altering games...
Culture of Hoops
Washington Wizards preseason Game 1: D.C. shutdown
OK, so the headline is a little misleading. The Washington Wizards actually lost a close one on Tuesday, 111-106 to the Brooklyn Nets in overtime. But given the current state of our nation’s capital, I...
Culture of Hoops
Note to Thibs: Embrace Your Inner Popovich
Don't forget to check out our 2013-14 NBA Ultimate Season Preview ! Tom Thibodeau is featured prominently on any list of the top coaches in the NBA. His Chicago Bulls posted gaudy winning percentages of...
Culture of Hoops
Derrick Rose Rises Higher
Don't forget to check out our 2013-14 NBA Ultimate Season Preview ! What’s happened since Derrick Rose’s ACL tear? You’ve seen the NBA memes. In short: a lot. Rose is officially back and played his...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy basketball: Account for risk and draft these players cautiously
Here is a list of players who have some risks attached to them coming into the 2013-14 NBA season. Beside their names are their corresponding O-rankings in Yahoo! It's a good idea to be aware...
Culture of Hoops
The Toronto Raptors ft. Drake
Don't forget to check out our 2013-14 NBA Ultimate Season Preview ! There was a lot of news surrounding the Toronto Raptors on September 30th. First of all, it was Media Day, when reporters and...
