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: Denver Nuggets

By Stephen Oby, Jr. • October 07, 2013

Whereupon an NBA free-agent fan sets about selecting a team to root for during the 2013-14 NBA season. Hypothetical Fandom Games competitions of previous years have proven to be a useful reference point during this...

Culture of Hoops

Why Doc Rivers is the catalyst for the Clippers-Lakers rivalry

By Marcus Bass • October 07, 2013

Until now, the Los Angeles Clippers-Los Angeles Lakers rivalry has only existed in the stands and on social media. As the Clippers have grown from pretender to contender, fans have increasingly shown more enthusiasm in...

Culture of Hoops

Top 10 movie characters that would’ve had prolific careers in the NBA

By Marcus Bass • October 07, 2013

10. Jesus Shuttlesworth, SG/SF, “He Got Game” Draft Selection: Fifth overall in the 1998 NBA Draft Team: Golden State Warriors Strengths: The son of the once-great Jake Shuttlesworth, Coney Island prodigy Jesus can play point...

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Brett Brown and the 76ers: On a long, lonely road back to respectability

By RG215 • October 05, 2013

Don't forget to check out our 2013-14 NBA Ultimate Season Preview ! Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown has the least enviable job in professional sports. After winning four NBA titles as an assistant with the...

Culture of Hoops

The possibility of LeBron James in Los Angeles - the other one

By Marcus Bass • October 04, 2013

LeBron James is no longer interested in cold winters. Sorry, Cleveland. Unless Cavs owner Dan Gilbert can convince Mother Nature to lend more warmth for the league’s best player, the rumors that James would opt-out...

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NBA All-Star Weekend comes to New York City in 2015!

By Mister King • October 04, 2013

Yesssssss! That was my first reaction when commissioner David Stern announced that this wonderful city that I call home, New York City, would be hosting the 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend. And to make the deal...

Culture of Hoops

Jordan Hill should not be a Stretch-4 like Mike D’Antoni wants

By Natalie • October 04, 2013

Now that's just crazy. Mike D’Antoni is shuffling around the Los Angeles Lakers offense, trying to make circles fit in square holes, which includes changing how Jordan Hill plays. Last season, the big man, who...