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
Allen Iverson's "Practice" rant can be blamed on Gary Payton
Blame it on the ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-alcohol... and Gary Payton. Apparently, Allen Iverson's famous "Practice" rant can be blamed on The Glove and The Answer sharing a few brews. From Fox Sports 1's "Fox Sports Live" program:...
Culture of Hoops
Google+ Hangout with San Antonio Spurs Danny Green
Danny Green did a Google Hangout where he answered questions from fans about a variety of things, such as: How it was his defense that got him playing time and not his ability to shoot...
Culture of Hoops
The yin and yang of Kevin Love and Nikola Pekovic
With the ink still wet on Nikola Pekovic's new five-year $60 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, now is the perfect time to analyze the symbiotic relationship that he and Kevin Love have. Having two...
Culture of Hoops
Nate Robinson working on his handle... at the airport
So, we all know that Nate Robinson is a dynamic and streaky NBA player known for lighting it up and throwing it down. However, he's also known as being very entertaining on social media. In...
Culture of Hoops
Stephen Curry diss track, throwing shade at James Harden
It seems after the "beef" Kendrick Lamar started last week on Big Sean's "Control," everyone is puffing their chest and throwing shade, including Stephen Curry on James Harden in Foot Locker's "Approved" video series. Naturally,...
Culture of Hoops
Danny Green Google Hangout on 8.21.13 @ 1PM ET
Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs will be doing a LIVE Google Hangout on Wednesday, August 21st, which we'll definitely be checking out. You should too! And, PLEASE don't ask him about choking in...
Culture of Hoops
New York Knicks have selves to blame for Amar'e Stoudemire debacle
The New York Knicks have nobody to blame but themselves for donating over $40 million to the Amar'e Stoudemire charity fund the last two years. Stoudemire’s lingering knee issues caused him to miss 53 games...
Culture of Hoops
A Rose (Garden) by any other name?
“We just felt Moda Center was iconic; it's short; it's easy to remember; it rolls off the tongue really well.” — Portland Trail Blazers president Chris McGowan on his arena’s new name, with a straight...
Culture of Hoops
Three reasons (other than Dwight Howard) the Houston Rockets will surprise this season
Dwight Howard signing with the Houston Rockets was the main storyline of the NBA this offseason, but it is foolish to forget the core of talent that Hoston had assembled before Howard's arrival. Sure, adding...
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Lakers ownership: is it Jeanie vs. Jim?
The Los Angeles Lakers ownership has been a point of scrutiny since before Dr. Jerry Buss passed in February. Dr. Buss left the Lakers primarily in the hands of his two children: Jeanie Buss and...
